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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1960
Page
9
Labor unions plan record election spending after the Supreme Court postponed a ruling on using dues for political activity. AFL-CIO leaders say campaigns will exceed 1956 levels as unions push for gains in 1960 races.
In Mercer County chancery, ANN BREWSTER PUCKETT seeks absolute divorce from ALVIN WARREN PUCKETT. Defendant, a nonresident, must appear within one month after first publication. protect interests. Also, Capital Finance Corp announces sale of personal property on July 6 1960 at 10:00 at Used Furniture Princeton Road New Macfield to the highest cash bidder. items include a 3 door blender and refrigerator.
Lawrence Helm, retiring N W freight agent after 43 years, urged the N W Nickel Plate merger at a Friday luncheon, saying it would expand coal market and attract more traffic for Bluefield. Petie Magann received an Eagle Scout award, the youngest in the area. his father John had earned it in 1935.
Former President Truman asks Senate to restore the 590 million dollar reduction in the foreign aid budget and supports full funding for mutual security programs. A citizens committee led by Walter Harnischfeger urges a two billion dollar cut, while Eisenhower’s study group seeks full arms aid and funding.
An auto swerved off the Lincoln Highway Friday, struck a service station, and burst into flames in Greensburg. Seven people were injured including three firefighters when a brick wall collapsed while freeing driver Daniel Haines, 22, of Jeanette. Passengers Jamie Hayden, 20, and her 3 year old son Thomas, plus a passerby were also hurt. Haines had a broken leg and lacerations. Hayden suffered a broken leg and fractured pelvis. The son had a broken leg.
Sam Houston, the Republic of Texas' first president, largely educated himself by memorizing a translation of Homer's Iliad, his only book.
Gen. Carter Magruder the UN commander in Korea told graduates of the South Korean defense college that the army must stay out of politics after the ouster of ex President Syngman Rhee. He said the people want to decide major questions fairly through the polls and the military should not influence elections or seek power.
In Tokyo the four month old Prince Hiro endured the time honored court rite ohashizome meaning introduction to chop sticks. The ritual uses miniature chop sticks to teach proper Oriental dining etiquette as he grows toward potential imperial role.
Seoul AP reports new South Korean election law permits poll watchers to take photographs inside polling stations to deter ballot stuffing. The measure accompanies provisions to guide monitoring and ensure orderly voting.
Court orders in Divorce suits against Ellen Sul tion of Mercer County and notices to protect interests. Includes listing for Fannie Adkins Brooks case and multiple classified and service ads. Auction and notary services advertised along with rental and employment notices.
An employment notice offers immediate work for married men aged 21 to 56 in Tazewell Giles Bland and Buchanan counties with earnings over 125 dollars weekly. Requires car, honesty, and current job dissatisfaction. responses request detailed age, location, and experience via Daily Telegraph box replies. Another position seeks married men 26 to 40 in Bluefield area with five years sales or accounting experience.
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