Severe storm floods cut 150 West Virginia families
A violent thunder storm triggered a flash flood in the southeast West Virginia mountains cutting off more than 150 families in a remote valley. Roads are blocked and communications with about 157 families have been cut. Two people died in the disaster. Local officials and residents describe being unable to reach the hardest hit areas.
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New Court Reporter Heads Athens Campus This Fall
An Athens based court reporter joins The Messenger staff for the fall at Ohio University. The issue previews campus life features including a central column on Murray City life. Readers will find area news, classifies, comics and other sections in this Ohio University edition.
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Ohio University names new president and outlines goals
The 1949 70 academic year opens at Ohio University with Dr Claude R Sowle as president since Aug 1 He has appointed advisors set up task forces and revised structure He cites education for professional work and citizenship plus expanding knowledge through research and public service as core university functions He urges continuous on campus learning rather than fragmenting education and answers freshmen questions in an interview.
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Athens Sees Biggest Construction Boom Yet at $60 Million
Athens faces a two year era of massive building as a $60 million program reshapes the town. A city official warned the area would become a dust bowl with earthmovers, bull dozers, and river work already underway. The plan includes flood protection along the Hocking River and a new highway system beyond Ohio University.
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Ohm University$33 Million Construction Boom
Ohm University advances $23 million in classroom and housing complexes and a new airport project nearing completion by 1970. Projects funded by state grants, federal funds, and bonds include a School of Music building, a TV radio and speech center, a large classroom edifice, student apartments, and a Mill Street Apartments complex with 192 units.
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Armstrong Back Home Leads Colorful Welcome in Wapakoneta
Ned Armstrong returned to his boyhood town amid a flurry of visitors and celebrities. Gov. Rhodes and comedian Bob Hope led a parade to a gala reception at the county fairgrounds as Armstrong mingled with old friends and 2000 cheering teens. He said he would stay in the space program and was blunt about no political ambitions. The humid day produced a sweltering, festive scene with souvenirs and a carnival atmosphere.
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Three Battles Kindle Viet Nam Jungle Fights Near Saigon
North of Saigon three clashes raged as U S armored and air units repelled a North Vietnamese onslaught. In the Log Niel area 11th Armored Cavalry fought two actions within two miles. 67 NVA were killed, US casualties 1 dead and 12 wounded. A second fight near Anviall outpost left 3 US dead and 18 wounded. A third battle near Da Nang shelter involved a mortar barrage and a mixed tracking of prisoners.
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