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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
6
The 34 mile Interstate 95 segment from Ashland to Fredericksburg will open to motorists around July 15. The date could shift slightly but not by much says the spokesman. Contractors are smoothing shoulders installing guard rails placing signs at the Fredericksburg end and finishing cleanup.
Pennsylvania Gov. William W Scranton charged Sen. Barry Goldwater with ignorance and fear over his positions on Social Security, higher education aid, and farm price supports during a South visit that included remarks in Knoxville and a Atlanta GOP gathering. He said Goldwater has been stopped but offered no delegate changes.
The Chicago hog market reached a ten month high as more than 100 head of mixed No 1 and 2 grades sold around 18.75 per cwt. Mixed No 1 and 2 offerings cleared at 18.25 and up, with 190-250 lb mixed 1-3 grades at 17.25 to 18.50. Cattle showed softer demand with steers and heifers down 0.50, primes topping at 25 per cwt for large steers, spring lambs at 22-24 per cwt for mixed good and choice.
Veronica B. Cooper widow of film star Gary Cooper wed Dr. John M. Converse a plastic surgeon in New York City in Westport on Saturday. The couple departed by plane for a European trip shortly after the ceremony.
Tomm y J ones reelected mayor of Princeton as the City Council meets in City Hall. The body discusses six areas for possible annexation including Edgemont addition Belcher Bottom and College Heights. A 26351 budget for parking facilities receives approval with bids for a new calculating machine and fountain cleaning planned. Next meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p m.
Athens Chapter No. 33 of the Order of the Eastern Star installed new officers at the Masonic Temple in Athens. Installing officers included Velma Funk and Virginia White, with a list of 2024 officers led by Sally Friedl as worthy matron and John Lockhart as worthy patron. A courtesy program honored retiring matron Sally Friedl and past officers, and Rev. A B Moore was noted as returning home after treatment for a broken hip. Special visitors included Marion Molley, Ruby Goslin and Ruth Dawson.
The Senate Rules Committee approved a resolution for partial disclosure of senators financial assets but not income. The measure would alter rules, apply to senators officials and Senate staff, and require majority Senate votes to pass without House or presidential action. It marks the first time such a proposal reached committee approval amid years of vague efforts and voluntary disclosures by about a dozen senators.
A Tokyo AP report says Radio Peking quoted Chinese security authorities stating 23 Nationalist agents were killed and 51 captured since last November. It adds 11 Nationalist landing boats were sunk or seized on the mainland.
The text notes that a river or stream meanders like the ancient Maeander in Asia Minor and identifies the current Turkish name Bu Yuk Menderes for that river.
Three deeds were recorded in the Mercer County Clerk's Office. transfers include Gladys and Howard Bell to Faye Kinder in Rock District, Jessie and Ruby Mac Taylor to John H. Patterson in Rock District, and Julia P. Bailey to Willie Mac Bondurant at Rest Haven Memorial Park with values of 0, 175, and 200 dollars. Two divorce suits filed: Bettie Magdalene Justice versus Dallas Gene Justice and Virginia McClure versus Ernest L. McClure. A marriage license application was filed for Leonard Darrell Carver and Veronica Sue Lunsford of Crystal.
United Parcel Service announced plans to open new pickup and delivery centers in West Virginia Maryland Virginia Delaware and Washington District of Columbia. West Virginia offices will be in Charleston Huntington Wheeling Elkins Beckley and Fairmont. UPS handles packages up to 50 pounds and already operates in northeastern states including New York.
Tazewell Virginia sales on the Tazewell Livestock Market included hogs with 52 head sold and top weight at 16.35 dollars, hogs weighing 250 pounds. sows 300 to 500 pounds 11 dollars, cattle and yearlings with 160 head sold. prime and choice lambs 23.55 dollars, slaughter cattle seven head with heifers 14.25 to 16.50, utility bulls 13.50 to 16. Bulls and canners listed as 7 to 11 dollars per hundredweight.
Seventy five U S citizens visiting Cuba in defiance of a travel ban left Monday on a tour of the island's eastern region. They plan to attend the 26th of July celebration in Santiago before finishing their stay. July 26 marks Fidel Castro's rise to power.
Princeton Boosters Club members will gather at 8 p m in the Princeton Bank and Trust Co for their meeting Oscar Adams president says several important matters will be taken up at the session.
Seized 1959 International 4 ton pickup with accessories in McDowell County WV for violation of 26 U S C 7301. Petitions for remission or claims with a $250 cost bond due by July 30, 1964. Also absolute divorce action against Frederick Martin served via attorney Katz Katz Kantor Bluefield WV with answer due by July 31, 1964. Public hearing notices list motor carrier hearing and fiduciary notices for Mercer County estates with claims due by November 17, 1964.
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