Local questions answered on business, pipes, and pensions
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Information column responds to readers on topics from outdated Cincinnati Taylor Company status to where to buy lightning rods. It covers sources for company data, Celtics photos, Hungry Mother cabins, discrimination concerns, Dairy Queen franchises, and Western Union cashing rules with practical contact details.
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Craft Library
Bluefield
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Thomas Publishing Company
Penn Plaza
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Readers Correct Car in Vanishing Point About Dodge Challenger
J P of Bluefield replies that the automobile used in the movie Vanishing Point was a 1971 Dodge Challenger not a 1971 Plymouth Fury, correcting prior identification.
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J.P
Bluefield
Rockefeller Falsified Report On Expenses Amid Gubernatorial Fight
CAIRO West Virginia Republican Cecil Underwood accused Democrat John D Rockefeller IV of spending about 3.5 million in the primary while Rockefeller reported 1.8 million. Rockefeller denied the charge saying all expenses were properly reported. Both spoke to the West Virginia AP Broadcasters at North Bend State Park. Underwood warned of possible political corruption from heavy spending and said he lacks subpoena power to prove wrongdoing.
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W.va
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV
Rockefeller
Secretary of State
West Virginia
Associated Press Broadcasters
North Bend State Park
World Leaders Gather as Summit Opens in Puerto Rico
President Ford arrived at Dorado Beach for a two day economic summit with Britain Japan Italy West Germany and Canada delaying a planned Canadian arrival due to airport closures. Officials said the agenda would be broad covering recession recovery inflation and aid talks with poor nations.
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Ford
United States
Puerto Rico
San Juan International
Britain
Japan
Italy
West Germany
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Canada
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
France
Dorado Beach
San Juan
White House
Kissinger
Treasury
William E. Simon
Reagan Campaigns For Delegates In West as Ford Surges
Reagan campaigned in Montana Idaho and New Mexico where 41 delegates were chosen this weekend. Ford surpassed 1000 delegates with Minnesota support and held 1001 to 933 for Reagan with 139 delegates left to win. Reagan won Idaho four at large delegates and seized most of Montana and New Mexico delegates.
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Associated Press
Ronald Reagan
Montana
Idaho
Ford
Minnesota
Reagan
New Mexico
Moscow
Helena
Jones Fights Malicious Prosecution In 2 Million Suit
Grover Jones Jr. former Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney filed a 2 million civil suit in Monroe County Circuit Court on April 30 1976 against Peterstown attorney Wade H Ballard II alleging malicious prosecution. The complaint accuses Ballard of threats false information to Nellie Hamby causing embezzlement charges and attempts to ruin Jones reputation and reelection bid. Ballard seeks dismissal citing privilege and lack of alleged damages. A separate breach of trust suit in Bluefield US District Court targets Jones as executor of Mrs Hamby estate with trial date pending.
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Henry Grover Jones Jr
Monroe County
Peterstown
Wade H. Ballard iI
Daily Telegraph
Jones
Circuit Court
Barbara Walker
Nickell Kramer
Ballard
Nellie Lucille Hamby
Grover Jones Jr
Kramer
John L. Detch
the Telegraph
United States District Court
Bluefield
Bill Byrge Reflects On Life Of Sheriff And Coal Miner
The piece portrays Bill Byrge as Hazard Kentucky’s sheriff and a coalworker from southern West Virginia. It notes his front porch retirement and his reflections on a life filled with hard work and trouble.
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Bill Byrge
Hazard
West Virginia
Mansion Nearing Completion Reflects Builder's Character
A half million dollar Bluefield Tazewell Road mansion nears finish, its exceptional quality attributed to the builder’s character. The piece suggests moral decline across generations, urging readers to consult their grandparents for perspective.
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Bluefield-Tazewell Road
Bicentennial Letter From Virginia Congressman to 2076 Readers
An excerpt from a 1976 edition features Congressman William C. Wampler of Virginia writing to future readers. He expresses hope for democracy, stability, and continued prosperity, urging preservation of the Constitution and equitable sharing of resources into the next century. The text reflects a ceremonial time capsule context.
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