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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1981
Page
6
Tear Bottles and Ancient Glass Vessels in Egypt
A note on biblical tear bottles likely crafted from glass, contrasting with traditional animal skin bottles. The passage Psalm 56:8 is cited, linking mourners collecting tears in glass vessels that were used in tombs. The text discusses historical materials and cultural practices around mourning containers.
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Egypt
Is It Over Will UMW ratify new coal contract next Saturday
After predicting an overwhelming rejection of the first BCOA contract, observers now foresee acceptance of the new proposal in the upcoming vote. The piece notes the grave economic impact of long coal stoppages on miners, their families, businesses, and state interests and calls for a better resolution to labor management conflicts.
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UMW
BCOA
We Endorse Bluefield City Board Candidates
The paper reaffirms its endorsement of seven of twelve Bluefield City Board of Directors candidates led by Edwin Elliott and including Mrs. Ben Paine Joe Walker Paul Oliver Allan Connolly Paul Cole and J Peter Richardson. It notes the seven led the primary ticket and predicts five winners from this group will emerge, with two of the seven unlikely to win. The editorial stresses continued voter confidence in these candidates and acknowledges possible departures depending on results.
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Bluefield
Edwin Elliott
Ben Paine
Joe Walker
Paul Oliver
Allan Connolly
Paul Cole
J. Peter Richardson
Ed Elliott
Elliott
Annexation Debate Splits Princeton Voters and Residents
Letters critique Princeton annexation plan and city governance urging vote against expansion, while supporters argue for growth and services. Contributors cite tax changes, B&O taxes, police protection, and community pride, with responses praising local officials and protesting media portrayal.
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