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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
6
Mercer County Airport Authority abandons waivers for aircraft owners after objections. The body will pursue 100 percent insurance at $1 million per plane and $4 million per accident by July 1, funded by a 30 percent rise in hangar rents, vs current $750,000 coverage on roughly $4 million in aircraft.
Bluefield area representatives met with U S Senator Jennings Randolph Rep Ken Hechler and agency officials to review federal funding prospects for sewer and water facilities supporting housing development and an industrial park near East Cumberland Road. Funds already approved include 1 000 016 in grants from EDA for park development and water service, with 406 000 for water line extensions, plus loans and requests from FHA Mercer County Commission and banks for site and land development.
Multiple vehicle repossession sales scheduled in Bluefield Virginia and West Virginia with cars and trucks described by year model and VIN numbers. Separate notices announce a FCC broadcast permit filing by Bluefield Broadcasting and a July 7 1976 public zoning hearing in Bluefield WV.
West Virginia Supreme Court declined to hear two appeals seeking to end county government immunity, leaving immunity intact after earlier abolition of municipal immunity. The move affects lawsuits against Putnam and Clay counties tied to education boards and officials, while other actions regarding gas rate refunds and criminal appeals were also decided.
Big Creek High School Principal Robert L. Turner announced that 64 students earned the honor roll for the final semester. Ten earned all A grades, including five juniors Steven Hunt David Robinson Kim Novak Santina Staten and Margo Stusto, three sophomores Joan Robert Turner Martha Dillon and Mavis Pierce, and two freshmen Bernard Johnson and Barbers Holland. Five seniors achieved all A's and B's Terry Woods Anita Duncan Donne Hardy Suzie Parker and Darrene Tunnel. Seventeen juniors earned all A's and B's Kenny Asbury Troy Barrett Leslie Gallimere David Hale Joan Hayssette Roby Thomas Bill Watkins Diana Baker Elizabeth Barnette Nina Branch Kerri Callens Lynn Cash Sharon Davidson Denise Jonnson Anne Jones Lynne Jones Cheryl Meber. Nineteen sophomores made all A's and B's Danny Adams Rocky Hicks Leon Jones Hubert Muncey Harold Patterson Harold Shrader Caris Vanover Donald Pippin Kim Adkins Becky Arthur Debbie Benty Robin Cline Connie Com Patty Mahone Bonnie Smith Donna Sykes Mary Wasilewski Vanessa Whitt Cathy Winiarczy. Thirteen freshmen made all A's and B's Michael Asbury James Crouse Thomas Deskins Guintin Mullens Renee Anderson Rafaclla Cline Kathy Casa Tammy Desking Diedra Smith Linde Sparks Elizabeth Washington Ruth Ann Ogle and Sherry Lockhart.
First Lady Betty Ford will represent her husband at the Minnesota Republican state convention in St Paul, following her appearance at Iowa and ahead of possible future state engagements. White House officials say no current plans exist for President Ford to travel to conventions before the Kansas City national gathering.
The West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women backs Nick Joe Rahall II for Congress in WV Fourth District. Leader Mrs. Lucille Thornhill criticizes Ken Hechler's write in bid, urging Democrats to support the duly nominated candidate in the general election.
Rev. Jerry Shields of the Mercer County chapter resigns as chairman of the West Virginia Commission on Aging. In a Monday meeting at the Y Center in Bluefield Mel Barnett was named to succeed him as president.
Italy's Christian Democrats lead the Senate vote with about 40 percent of results from 27,610 of 73,179 polling places. The Communists trail with 33.9 percent. Projected Chamber of Deputies results show Democrats at 38.1 percent and Communists at 34.4 percent, signaling coalition formation potential. Benigno Zaccagnini thanked electors while noting the civil progress offered by the DC. More than 40 million Italians eligible. 5.5 million under 25 could vote in the chamber.
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