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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
1
An explosion wrecked a four story office building in Chattanooga Tennessee and damaged surrounding windows. Police say a natural gas ignition is possible. The Ten Building suffered about 2 million dollars in damages, per police spokesman Ron Erhart.
William Ferrell of Columbia Gas Transmission cites late federal action while Jack Lloyd of Appalachian Power supports the warning. David Johnson of the state Chamber of Commerce says Carter’s crisis assessment is not exaggerated. Charles Brockway of West Virginia Citizen Action Group backs conservation but worries environmental tradeoffs and advocates structured rates for low income households.
Obituary notes Beckley resident Mrs Ella Campbell Bibb 85 died after a brief illness. Services at First Baptist Church Beckley with burial Sunset Memorial Park. Survived by husband Earle E bibb daughter Margaret Johnson and siblings. Also listed are memorials to Raleigh County Public Library and several other obituaries and services in Beckley area.
Fires caused minor damage in a kitchen wiring short at 104 Edge Wood Drive near Mike Moore residence and a 1968 model car owned by Jack Bledsoe at Wendy's on North Valley Drive. Six firefighters and two engines responded for about 45 minutes around 6:15 p.m. says Capt. Mater.
An eight year old Robson girl remains in critical condition at Charleston General Hospital after being knocked from a trestle by a coal train Sunday. Penny Marie Jenkins, daughter of Lawrence Jenkins Jr., died in the accident. George Zamias, Raleigh Mall developer, paid 10 612 to Beckley for the original mall permit instead of 2 612 as reported. Zamias had paid 10 612 for construction based on a 2 653 174 estimate in February 1975. after construction the cost rose to 4 190 696 and an extra building fee of 6 152 was paid.
Summary of airport weather for the 24 hours ending 10 a.m. today with a high of 2 and a low of 59, record extremes, and monthly and yearly precipitation. Outlook calls for showers Thursday to Saturday with highs near 80 then cooling to the 60s, plus river readings for Greenbrier and Bluestone and the Hinton gauge at 3.2 feet.
The Raleigh Register lists mail subscription rates as of October 1 1974 for Raleigh V A and surrounding areas. Prices include daily and Sunday options, six month and three month terms with state sales tax added where applicable. Mail service is offered only where no carrier service exists and west Virginia addresses require sale tax.
A Beltone advertisement offers a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid for anyone who writes. The unit weighs under a third of an ounce and is worn at the ear. No cost or obligation, request Dept. 2870, Beltone Electronics, 4201 W. Victoria St. Chicago IL 60646.
Drama season announced for June at Cliffside Amphitheatre Geneview State Park features Hatfields and McCoys running Tuesday to Saturday nights through Sept 2 and Honey in the Rock on Friday and Sunday through Sept 4. Open positions include eight ushers and box office staff ages 18 plus, with salaried roles and bondable status.
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