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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1957

Page

2

Bids Open on 33 West Virginia Highway Projects

Road Commissioner Patrick C. Graney announced that 33 road projects across West Virginia will have bids opened in July. The work totals about 146 miles of surfacing and surface treatment with an estimated cost of $1,013,000 across Barbour Cabell Calhoun Doddridge Fayette Marion Mason Monongalia Pleasants Ritchie Taylor Iron Wayne and other counties.

Charleston Patrick C. Graney West Virginia Graney Barbour County Nestorsville Tucker County Calhoun Meadowville Kirt Hall Upshur Cabell W. Va Goose Run Mason County Calhoun County Orma Braxton Doddridge Oxford Ox- Fayette Meadow Bridge Nescondary Myerstown Tia Summit Point Pike Marion Monongalia County E. Mason Point Pleasant Huntingo Delbarton Monongalia Fairview Blacksville Stotler's Cross Store Johnson's Pleasants County St. Marys Union Mills Ritchie Spruce Creek Taylor Irontown Preston Cow Afton Marion County Wayne Enova Charlotte Wayne and Willit Nemeeen Elizabeth and Spencer New Andary Scott

Optimistic Business Climate Spreads in India

Charles Lane reports from New Delhi on June 27 that Indian businessmen remain hopeful despite foreign exchange shortages. Pressure on prices persists as production in iron, steel, cotton, sugar, textiles and cement rises, and the wheat harvest proves heavy. Public opinion largely backs Nehru on nuclear test abolition and favors global disarmament if feasible. Russian prestige suffers from Hungary’s invasion, yet Communists gain ground in the recent election.

Charles Lane New Delhi Nehru

New Type Jet Planes Move To South Korea

United States jet fighters flew over Seoul on Friday June 23 signaling deployment of a new type aircraft to South Korea amid ongoing tensions with regional adversaries.

South Korea Seoul United States

Truck Driver's Plea Ends in Police Coverup

A truck driver sought help from a police officer in Venango County revealing his dilemma. He had torn his pants while climbing into the truck and used five dollars to buy a new pair at a store. He was not wearing shorts.

Changes Made In County Posts In Tazewell Va

Edgar P. Greever will assume the county treasurer post on July 1 succeeding W. Oscar Come assistant manager of the Tazewell Farm Bureau. Bill R. Baker will become superintendent of public welfare on July 8 succeeding Robert E. Carroll. Virginia Shugart acts as interim case worker in charge. Baker, a Richmond parole board staffer and Independence native, will move with his wife and two children Billie Ann and Barbara Jane to Tazewell and seek living quarters.

Tazewell Edgar P. Greever W. Oscar Baker Parole Board Richmond Independence Emory & Henry College Grayson County Chattanooga

Piper Laurie Embraces Broad Career Beyond Studio

Piper Laurie discusses leaving the studio system to pursue independent film TV and stage work. She explains the mix of fear and opportunity, noting more offers and scripts after going freelance and valuing freedom to work and rest.

Wytheville Ham Farm Break-In Brings Arrests

Deputies arrest Elmer W. Hagee and Frank Amburn after a Wytheville break in at the ham farm. Twenty four hams reported missing. one ham found boiled at the Amburn home. Hearing set in Wythe County court for July 9.

Wytheville W. K. Stoneman James Ward Elmer W. Hagee Frank Amburn Amburn Regee Wythe County Court

Southern States Plan Nuclear Energy Pact

The Southwestern Legal Foundation of Dallas will study the feasibility of a nuclear energy compact among 16 Southern states. R. M. as chairman and director of the advisory council said a progress report will go to the Southern Governors' Conference. States include Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia.

Atlanta Southwestern Legal Foundation of Dallas Regional Advisory Council On Nuclear Energy Totes R. M South Carolina

Earthquake at Lisbon in November 175

The most severe quake on record struck Lisbon Portugal in November 175. Modern observers note its devastating impact on the city and surrounding area with enduring historical significance.

Lisbon Portugal

Weather Summary for Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania

Considerable cloudiness and warmth with scattered showers and thunderstorms across Maryland Friday and Saturday. Virginia and West Virginia show warm humid conditions with thundershowers into Friday night and Saturday. Western Pennsylvania and Tennessee expect mixed clouds, rain and possible thunderstorms with moderate high temperatures into the weekend.

Maryland Virginia West Pennsylvania Tennessee

Weather Report for Washington Dated June 27

Weather Bureau notes temperatures and rainfall data for the 24 hours ending 7 p.m. in Washington. Data reflects conditions typical of late June with regional readings and precipitation totals for the period.

Washington Weather Bureau

Middle East Divided by Camp Alliances and Economies

Article outlines two camps in the Middle East with Lebanon Iraq Saudi Arabia and Jordan in the first group while Syria and Yemen form a second camp led by Gamal Nasser. It notes U A R and Saudi wealth from Suez Canal closure, Lebanese tourism and business, and Jordan's continued subsidy reliance.

Mid Lebanon Iraq Saudi Arabia Jordan Gamal Nasser Syria Yemen Suez Canal Middle East

Ex-strike headquarters ends Naen Supply walkout

In Torrance California the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union wrapped up a six week strike at Naen Supply Co headquarters used for the action. Callers who phoned the site now hear the response Ex-strike headquarters marking the settlement.

Torrance Calif Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Naen Supply Co

United Church of Christ Emerges From Historic Merge

In Cleveland on June 27 the United Church of Christ announced its aim to unite all Christians in one flock under one shepherd. The new denomination results from the merger of the Congregational Christian General Council and the Evangelical and Reformed Church, creating a body with more than two million members in over 8,000 local churches. Other denominations have shown interest in the union.

Cleveland The United Church of Christ Christ Congregational Christian General Council Evangelical and Reformed Church

Congress debates Supreme Court ruling on criminal cases

The article notes the June 3 Supreme Court order for a new trial and a ruling that FBI evidence must be shared with defendants in certain criminal prosecutions. Senator Knowland cites a real problem from the decision, while Gen. Brownell will outline the administration's stance to a Senate subcommittee.

Supreme Court FBI Alessan Sen Knowland Rcalif Senate White House Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Brownell Jane

Nickerson Pleads Guilty To 15 Charges In Army Trial

Nickerson admitted guilt on 15 charges of security laxness after the Army dropped espionage and antiverjury counts. The court martial board seeks a lenient sentence with a maximum 30 years in prison and discharge. He described a belief in rocket warfare and the 1500 mile missile as a key future weapon for the Army Forces and potentially the Navy.

Nickerson Army

Jet Passengers Facing Problems

Air Force at Barkdale conducts hypoxia tests in a pressure chamber to teach airmen how lack of oxygen affects coordination and consciousness. The tests simulate 35 000 to 40 000 foot conditions to raise awareness of oxygen loss and the timing to pass out, with aims to guide future civilian airline safety and passenger considerations.

Barksdale Air Force Base Air Force

Town Superintendent Assumes Duties July 1

TAZEWELL Va Jack Neel will assume duties July 1 as town superintendent for Tazewell He was hired to fill a newly created post with duties following a town manager line but with limited statutory authority Neel is a civil engineer and sanitarian whose expertise will aid sewage disposal efforts as a consultant amid state pressure on the town.

Tazewell Jack Neel Neel State Water Control Board Cna Neel

Violinist Stern Returns After Barred The Cricket Bar

In Miami Beach a violinist Isac Stern was barred from performing but the orchestra continued the concert and concluded the program after the interruption.

Miami Beach Fila Isac Stern Inter

Starved Stowaway Bird Found In Pipes

A tufted puffin, a starved stowaway bird, was found trapped in pipes near Vancouver during a German steamship incident.

Vancouver

Deaths and Funerals in Bluefield Area Prompt Remembrances

Commissions approve Wheeling Downs owner plans for Hazel Park style relocation. Details show Lydia Pennington Lucado and Mae Mann among the deceased with funeral arrangements, with services in Montcalm Peterstown Greenville and Lindside. The report notes other local obituaries including Henry Fleshman and Janice Rasnick, plus racing commission actions on purse minimums and Hazel Park’s plan to operate Wheeling Downs with Detroit connections.

Services for John E Hill Held at Calvary Methodist Church

John E Hill 34 of Summersville died Wednesday night at 8 45 from Peters Creek Company where he worked as purchasing agent. Services set for today at Calvary Methodist Church Richwood with interment at Mountain View Memorial Park. His mother Myrtle Dale Hill born in Richwood June.

George W. Fletcher Lerona Lerona Methodist Athens Fletcher Bluefield Sanitarium Princeton James H. Fletcher Bessie Wood Robert Rome Cleo Hopkins Baltimore Victor Charles Fletcher John E. Hill Summersville Calvary Methodist Church Richwood Mountain View Memorial Park Hawkins Funeral Home Bluefield Hill Peters Creek Company Luke Harry L Myrtle Dale Hill

Funerals Held Across Florida Virginia Lists Interments

Interments planned for Man Holiness in Roselawn Needham 8 J 57 Panama City Florida at Sutherland Funeral Chapel and Athens Cemetery. Orita Estelle Wiley 14 of Athens to be laid to rest at Mt Jackson Regular Baptist Church and Athens Cemetery. James W Tate 78 of Max Meadows to be buried near Fancy Gap family cemetery. Lula M Heldreth 78 of Wytheville to be interred at West End Cemetery Wytheville.

Janice Gail Rasnisck Haysi Enoch Rose Jack Kiser Clyde Reedy Clintwood Funeral Home Miss Rasnick Grady Rasnick Ralph Joe Jimmy Bobby Zoola Richards Imogene Owens Tate James W Maxeadows, Family Cemetery Fancy Gap Archer Lula M. Heldreth Wytheville Porterfield- Minnick Funeral Chapel West End

Dr Stanton to Open New Dentist Offices

Dr H P Stanton of St Paul Va a recent graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry announces plans to open his office over the Clinch Valley Pharmacy on July 1. He and Mrs Stanton with their small daughter reside at the Mrs Tower S Sadler residence on Street.

Tazewell H. P. Stanton St. Paul Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry Clinch Valley Pharmacy

Britain Disbands Home Guard Over New Weapons

London June 27 Britain's Home Guard known as broomstick soldiers of World War II is to be disbanded. War Minister John Hare told Commons the advent of new weapons made the guard no longer necessary.

London Britain John Hare Commons

Soviet engineers switch to boiling water for furnace cooling

In the Donets Basin Soviet steel mills engineers replace cold water with boiling mine water for cooling furnaces. They report cold water damaged installations, while mine water significantly extends furnace life by about five times.

Moscow Donets Basin

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