William Burgess Wins Bronze Star for Heroism in Vietnam
Logan family notified that Specialist Four William J. Burgess received the Bronze Star with V device for heroism during operations in Vietnam on March 8. He crawled under enemy fire to aid wounded, dragged them 200 meters to safety, then returned for medical supplies, earning high commendation. He also earned the Air Medal for meritorious aerial flights from December 23, 1967, to February 14, 1968, across more than 25 missions. Burgess is a 1964 Logan School graduate who enlisted April 10, 1967.
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Republic of Vietnam
Four Burgess
Burgess
United States Army
Logan School
McCarthy campaigning in Ohio to win delegates
Ohio supporters of Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy launch a statewide petition drive to persuade uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention. McCarthy presses delegates to keep an open mind, while Humphrey is favored by many. He criticizes Johnson's fiscal policy and Vietnam conduct, urging voters for change.
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McCarthy
Ohio
Cleveland
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
American Newspaper Guild
Hubert H. Humphrey
Stephen M. Young
George W. White
Cuyahoga County
Albert S. Porter
Humphrey
Joe Papir
Case Western Reserve University
Ohio McCarthy Committee
City Club
Johnson
Supt
Dwight Diller
Nelsonville Driving Offenders Face Fines and Suspensions
Nelsonville, Ohio, records a series of traffic citations in County Court. Kenneth Klotz, 60, receives $150 fine, costs, three days in jail, and 30 day license suspension for driving while intoxicated. second charge driving left of center adds $15. Other defendants include Cecil Carpenter, Robert Bownes, Thomas Roach, Tobias Ailes, Leonard Wyatt, Charles Hoops, and more, facing fines from $5 to $71.30 plus costs. several bond forfeitures listed for improper turns, speeding, unsafe vehicles, and related violations.
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Logan
Kenneth Klotz
Nelsonville
James Stilwell
Cecil O. Carpenter
Rockbridge
Robert Lee Bownes
Lancaster
Thurston Stone Jr
Pomeroy
Neason M. Reebel
Marion
Ohio
Logan School Board Adopts Ed Changes and Repairs Plan
Logan Board of Education discussed summer repair costs and budget needs for desks, driveways, and parking while outlining grading changes for first through third grades. The board rejected granting negotiating powers to two unions for non teaching staff and planned a July budget hearing. New hires and resignations were announced, and Neighborhood Youth Corps continuation was approved with about 40 pupils expected to participate.
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Logan
Logan Board of Education
Ohio Association of Public School
Ohio Association of Public School Employes and Local 274
Building Service Employes International Union
Anthurium Sales Boom Across Hawaii and Mainland 1967
Hawaii's anthurium business shows strong growth with 1967 shipments to the mainland totaling 282,500 dozen, up 11 percent from 1966's 257,000 dozen. Earlier years show 1965 exports at 160,500 dozen, illustrating a sustained rise in production and distribution.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hawaii
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ET Emer
Nccme
Ransom B. Staley
Richard William Bushee
Victor J. Bodish
Columbus
Benjamin S. Prasad
Athens
Norma J. Gustin
William M. Johnson Sr
Woodrow W. Spencer
William Craig McKnight
Charles A. West
Corning
Charles R. Polley
Madhum
Mitchum Laboratories
Ata Outstuss
South Court Street
Logan School Board
Cook
Kathleen Morton
Vicki McLain
West Logan
Susan van Kamel
East
Deanna Pearce
Evelyn Howdyshell
Maxville
William R. Lake
Marilyn Schneider
Chillicothe
Nelsonville-York
Honolulu
N. Court St
Miracle Tread
Heiress
Red Riding Hood
Hush Puppies
Arch
Dale
Archdale
Andover
Belk's
Oly Crratanck
Famous Brand
North Court Street
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