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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1975
Page
1
Government data show May consumer prices rose 0.4 percent while the 12 month inflation rate slipped below 10 percent for the first time since January 1974. Meat prices spiked with beef up 9.3 percent. other food fell, services rose modestly, and real earnings jumped due to May tax cuts.
Authorities continue the hunt for Barskin R. Mullins a 35 year old Bluefield man who walked away from Mercer County Jail on Thursday. Sheriff John I. Scott blames a lack of jail staff and overwork for the escape while federal agents join in the search. Mullins held on a federal firearms charge and a release confusion triggered the incident.
The Railway clerks union agrees to a 30 day postponement of a national rail walkout after federal mediators urge patience. Union leader C L Dennis warned progress must come from management, or strikes could resume next month. Talks continue with W J Usery Jr and George Ives overseeing mediation.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi fights to keep her job as the Supreme Court prepares a Monday hearing on her plea to stay as head of government while appealing a Allahabad verdict finding her guilty of using government resources. Supporters rally over 100000 expressing confidence.
Left wing Montonero guerrillas freed brothers Juan and Jorge Born, heirs to a large grain fortune, after holding them as kidnap victims. The claim of release followed weeks of tension amid ongoing political unrest.
Roanoke police arrested 20 year old Geri Moyer after a savings book stolen from Linda Shewsbury at a pool was used to withdraw 240 dollars from a Bank of Virginia account. The teller identified her own name on the book.
Sam Giancana, linked to CIA plots to kill Fidel Castro, was found shot six times in his Oak Park home. Police and detectives cite possible pressure from a grand jury and personal vendetta. Sen. Church rejects CIA involvement. Giancana had testified before juries while under scrutiny for possible perjury.
Red Cross has spent nearly 20 000 on disaster relief in Davy McDowell County to fund food clothing shelter and building materials for home repairs. Officials report nine more cases to close next week while residents await state aid from the Governor's office. Mayor Opel Wolfe criticizes the lack of state financial help despite the Red Cross efforts.
Roger Lee Fortner attempted death by self harm less than an hour after receiving a one year sentence for an attempted felony in Mercer County Circuit Court. He cut his arm with a razor blade, was treated at Ceton Community Hospital, and returned to jail in good condition. Fortner had been moved to the county jail from the courthouse cell block where inmates signaled for help.
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