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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
2
A Morgantown fire at Berry Pontiac GMC Inc on Point Marion Road caused estimated damages between 750000 and 1000000. The blaze started in the basement, engulfed the building and contents in about 30 minutes, with no injuries. Nearby veterinary office partly damaged but animals saved.
West Virginia Supreme Court and the Department of Finance and Administration remain at odds over office space at the state Capitol after a two hour meeting. Finance Commissioner Cleveland Benedict and deputy John Moore pushed back against placement for the court, saying he acts under law to allocate space. Also lawmakers are urged to pass legislation to fix loopholes in the Teachers Retirement Fund to reach at least 300 million dollars, aiming for uniform transfer costs across states.
A 14-year-old Parkersburg boy drowned Wednesday night while swimming with friends at Smith Lake south of the city. Police say he vanished after diving in about 15 feet of water around 7:15 p.m. The victim's name is being withheld until next of kin are notified.
The FCC ruled WHAR of Clarksburg violated the fairness doctrine by refusing to air contrasting views on the strip mining controversy. Harrison Corp. must report within 20 days on how it will meet its public interest obligations. The action follows a complaint by Media Access Project on behalf of Rep Patsy Mink and others.
Washington AP reports Humphrey acknowledged Carter’s clear frontrunner status after the five month Democratic primary, saying Carter is virtually certain to be the party’s nominee and that he will not authorize presidential activity on his behalf. Humphrey had long teased potential entry but will wait for convention outcomes. A separate Grafton note lists an emergency squad run by Taylor County officials for June Lucille Hamilton from Grafton City Hospital to home on Haymond Rd at 11 46 a.m.
A historical hospital register lists current admissions and recent discharges by facility and location. Entries include GRAFTON CITY HOSPITAL, PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BROADDUS HOSPITAL and June 8 1976 notes for Aminain and other patients across towns such as FLEMINGTON SHINNSTON PHILIPPI CLARKSBURG and PARSONS with multiple patient names and doctors.
Stella May Bradford 85 of Grafton died June 8 1976 at Rest Haven Nursing Home Born July 18 1890 in Ritchie County daughter of the late Amos and Emma Bunner Survived by brother Frank Bunner Pennsboro sister Gertrude Meathrell Clarksburg five grandchildren preceded in death by husband Clyde Bradford son Ralph Dale Bradford and three brothers Funeral arrangements by McCullough Funeral Home Pennsboro Brandywine Md Mary Ann Rogers Lucas 46 of Brandywine died June 9 at Prince George Hospital Cheverly Md Born in Grafton daughter of Robert D Rogers and Pauline Neason Rogers Survived by husband Jack Lucas two daughters Amner Suter Upper Marlboro Md Cindy Loury Grafton two sons W J Lucas Camp Meade Md George Lucas Brandywine six grandchildren two brothers Raymond R Rogers Grafton Leo J Rogers Fairmont two sisters Jackie Goodwin and Jean Criss Newark Funeral arrangements incomplete by Knotts Funeral Home.
Ralph Victor Ringler age 61 formerly of Grafton died at his Renton home on June 7 after a life in West Coast work and community service. He is survived by his wife Mary Ringler, daughter Judith Anne Walter of Kirkland, brothers Charles and Ray Ringler of Grafton, sisters Mary Bott of Akron and Ellen Ringler of Philippi, and two grandchildren. He managed Evans Hardware, aided Boy Scouts, and served as house parent for delinquent boys. He worked for Boeing for three years before illness. Funeral services were held June 9 with Mt. Olivet Cemetery interment officiated by Rev. Bob Morehead and Rev. Robert Rector.
Sen. Jennings Randolph of West Virginia says he expects a liberalized black lung benefits bill to pass this year despite Senate opposition. He denies delaying action and claims to be pushing the measure to the President during this Congress.
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