Bodies Pulled From Mine After Gas Blast Near Pocahontas
In Amonate Virginia miners recovered eleven bodies from Pocahontas Fuel Co No 31 mine on the Virginia West Virginia border after a gas explosion trapped workers underground. Fourteen miners escaped unharmed. Rescue teams, amid smoke and gases, located the victims in two sections about 1,000 feet apart as plans were made to remove all bodies at once.
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Amonate
Mers
Virginia-West
Virginia
Patahontas Fuel Co
William Fullarton
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Bluefield
West Virginia
Pocahontas
Telegram’s annual look back in headlines and pictures
A special feature in today’s Telegram surveys the past year with headlines and images. It prompts readers to recall personal moments from February and March while previewing a local business feature on page 12 and noting other regular Saturday items.
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Alto
Campaign Mishandled Anti Dutch Effort in Jakarta
In Jakarta Indonesia a mismanaged anti Dutch campaign drew attention amid local political discourse. Officials and observers noted missteps in messaging and coordination affecting public perception. The report highlights the campaign's limited reach and uncertain impact on contemporary ties.
US Aid for High School Lab and Math Plan Proposed
The administration seeks Congress to approve a matching grant program to boost science and math teaching in high schools. Over 100 million dollars would fund salaries, new teachers, equipment, and state education department strengthening. Additional proposals include scholarships, graduate school expansion, testing, counseling, and foreign language teaching.
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Washington
Congress
Two Brothers Die in Blaze as Father Rescues Blind Mother
In San Antonio, Guadalupe Roque and his family fled a burning house. Raul and Pablo Roque, ages two, perished as the father tried to save his blinded wife and other children. The mother became hysterical. the father returned to rescue the trapped boys but flames forced him to retreat. The victims were found on a bed within the charred ruins.
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Raul
Pablo Roque
Guadalupe Roque
Roque
la Ry
Klondike's Cold Improves Slightly for Polar Cub
Klondike the polar cub at the zoo, monitored by Lee Richardson, shows slight improvement after treatment for a winter cold. The illness has reduced his weight by about three quarters of a pound to roughly four pounds, with ongoing trial and error care reported by park staff.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Nature
Dike
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