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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
8
Duke University researchers report a four hour blood test using measles virus infected skin cells can distinguish multiple sclerosis from other neurological diseases. The method measures rosette formation and higher measles antibodies in MS patients, showing diagnostic potential though broader testing is needed.
In Rome the Italian Communist party shifts from seeking a government role to demanding influence in policy making and leadership posts in parliament after gains in weekend elections. Premier Moro’s Christian Democrats offer a center left coalition while Socialists delay, Berlinguer calls for strategy to win top parliamentary posts, citing discrimination in past assignments. The Communists gained 33 Senate seats to 116 and 48 Deputy seats to 227, while Christian Democrats saw Senate seats hold at 135 and Chamber drop to 263.
Bishop Hodges announces Father Seamus Maguire will lead the Oak Hill Mt. Hope and Scarboro parishes. Maguire has served at Sacred Heart Powhatan since December 1965. Eleven Sisters Auxiliary of the Apostolate run a Catholic school at Oak Hill. Rev Eugene Weber will succeed Maguire at Powhatan.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and South African Prime Minister John Vorster opened talks on apartheid and regional conflicts in Bavaria as anti apartheid demonstrators clashed with police. They aimed to influence Rhodesia and discuss Soviet influence while South Africa seeks Western re-engagement.
Food retailers and processors oppose creating a national commission to study the entire food chain from farmer to consumer. They argue inflation and productivity gaps drive prices, not industry concentration, while some groups like the Consumer Federation push for independent data gathering to assess competition and pricing.
Carl A. Presley of Route Five Princeton escaped serious injuries when his 1967 Volkswagen overturned three times on wet Airport Road at about 7 a.m. He was treated and released from Bluefield Sanitarium after police charged driving too fast for road conditions and improper passing. Presley was taken to Bluefield Hospital by the Rescue Squad where officials expected release after treatment.
The U S Geological Survey states 27 154 gallons wet an acre with one inch of rain. That means one inch in Washington D C equals 1 200 000 000 gallons. For New York City the volume is 5 220 000 000 gallons.
The Mercer County Sheriff is investigating an afternoon home burglary in Princeton. Richard Cook of 209 Foster St reported entry through a rear window around 1 p.m. Tuesday. A juvenile suspect is being sought, with a full description available, as three rings and six silver dollars were reported missing including a solitaire, cocktail, and jade ring.
Figureheads trace back to ancient ship decoration practices meant to invite guiding spirits. Across eras nations adorned bows, with the Naseby during England's Commonwealth featuring Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell as its image.
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