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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1981
Page
17
One coal miner from Buchanan County Virginia was flown to Bluefield Community Hospital for specialized diagnostic tests after an incident near Big Rock involving pilot Paul Elswick who volunteered to assist.
Local recruiters report steady enlistment growth driven by high school graduations and a sluggish job market amid a coal strike. Army Sgt Kenny Goodwin notes increased enlistments while Navy, Air Force, and Marine recruiters cite stability and benefits attracting graduates. Women enlistment rises in the Air Force, though overall male recruits remain dominant.
New officers for the Princeton Moose Lodge were installed April 29 for the 1981 1982 year. Seated: Bill Clark sargeant of arms Jack Crotty junior past governor Odas Harrison prelate Bill Gordon trustee. Standing: Archie Billings outer guard Wayne Barth treasurer Wayne McKenzie junior governor Okey Glover governor Howard Hill inner guard Randall Taylor trustee Emileo Veneri trustee Russ White secretary and manager.
B R Brown, chief negotiator for the Bituminous Coal Operators Association, declines an invitation to address Bluefield State College’s 1981 graduating class. Public relations director Mark Rowd cites ongoing coal strike and extensive bargaining as the reason. Rumors of an anti Bobby Brown rally surface as Daily Telegraph probes details.
The Matoaka Kiwanis Club holds a public auction on Saturday May 16 at 2 p.m. in the Frank McKinney Building to fund local youth groups including the Matoaka High School Key Club Keywanettes Builders Club and Boy Scout programs. Call 467-8121 for inquiries or donations.
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