Canadians Seek Alaska Panhandle Corridor to Coast Outlets
Whitehorse Yukon article outlines a proposed 99 year accessways plan to link Yukon and northern British Columbia to Alaskan tidewater via the Panhandle. Advocates including Burly Simmons argue removal of customs barriers would boost mining oil and hydroelectric projects by providing direct port access.
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Whitehorse
Yukon
Canada
Ottawa
Washington
British Columbia
Aska
Panhandle
Northwest
Andio
Juneau
Alaska-Canada
Alexander Archipelago
James Simmons
Simmons
Tidewater
Royal Canadian Navy Adopts Button Collar
In Ottawa on May 31 the Royal Canadian Navy announced a switch from tied-on collars to removable button collars for comfort, style, and easier washing. Two sailors who proposed the idea received 30 dollars each and letters of commendation.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Navy
Navy
Red Chinese To Sign Cambodian Agreement
Hong Kong reports a Cambodian government delegation arrived in Peiping to sign an economic aid agreement. The expected accord signals Beijing’s continued overture to Phnom Penh amid regional diplomacy.
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Hong Kong
Red
Peiping
Award Winner Olin Keyes Jr. Wins WSJ Student Award
Olin Pafford Keyes Jr a Bluefield College sophomore has won the Wall Street Journal student achievement award for best research survey and highest scholastic average in marketing and economics It is the first time the school presents the honor Keyes a Beaver High School graduate served three years in the Korean War as a Marine Corps member.
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Olin Pafford Keyes
Fulton S
Bluefield College
Wall Street Journal
Keyes
Beaver High School
Marine Corps
Wytheville Considers Weekly Farmer's Market Proposal
Wytheville plans a farmers market as proposed by the Retail Merchants Association. A vacant lot or street segment would host weekly displays for farmers to sell or swap eggs vegetables canned goods chicken meat crafts and more. No license is needed for farmers selling their own products and local grocers support the idea while seeking public input.
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Wytheville
Palladium Leaf Made For Decorative Uses
The article notes palladium leaf, once unavailable, is now produced for decorative purposes alongside traditional gold and other precious metal leaf. It highlights a recent development expanding material options for ornamental work.
Graduation Exercises At Tazewell County High School
The Tazewell County High School graduation program outlines a formal ceremony Friday evening at 8 o’clock in the auditorium with processional invocation by Rev. C. W. Tiffany and distinctive student presentations. Honor graduates Phyllis Jean Dillard and Janicie Carter lead a schedule of salutations music and diplomas. The town’s religious and community notices follow with a citywide revival lineup at Bluefield churches and a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Lena Smith with many attendees.
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Tazewell County High School
C. W. Tiffany
Community Methodist Church
Pocahontas
Romberg
Janncie Carter
Scarlette McCollum
Geneva Saunders
Harold Roach
Margaret Moore
Richard Jones, Jr
Youmans
Shirley Ann Ashe
Phyllis Dillard
Dorothy B. Painter
J. L. Walthall
Tazewell County
J. A. Hubbard
Tazewell
Ora B. Middleton
Edward Elston
Princial
Stickles
Phyllis Jean Dillard
Harry Dillard
Boisserzin
Janicie Carter
Reginald Carter
Bluefield
C. Anderson Davis
John Stewart Methodist Church
Alexander Gregory
Community Christian Church
M. C. Ray
A.M.E.Z
Pulaski St
G. E. Fagans
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Lena Smith
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Alma Smith
Zel Erwin
Lilly Holcombe
Laurence Smith
Robert Johnson
Effie Thomas
Daisy Martin
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Elizabeth Smith
Lucille Hill
Rachel Moore
Cornelia Rucker
Anawalt
Juanita Johnson
Joan Reynolds
Marjorie Smith
Bonita Dixon
Consu
Homemakers Fashion Revue
Mercer County
Homemakers Council
BSC
Touchstone Guild
Bluefield State College
Othello M. Jefferson
NEW Morning Star Baptist McComas
J. B. Harris
Tabernacle Baptist
Tabernalde Baptist
Burton St
O. J. Gentry
Pilgrim Baptist Crystal
R. M. Harris
Jones Chapel United Holy Freeman
J. E. Wade
William Houston Jr
Cleve
Mount Zion Baptist
J. C. Ealy
Rice Chapel Baptist Church
Crumpler
First Baptist Church
Rice Chapel
Elaine Patterson
Heaven Perry
B.T.U
Holy Comunion
Circle “C
Louise Perry
Floyd Street
Community Christian
Marshal St
N. J. Gickerson
Jones Street Christian
W. H. Brown
Christian Youth Fellowship
Charles Padgett
Community Methodist
North Side United Holy Elder
J. H. Easley
Scott Street Baptist Church
S. Z. Henderson
Institute
Alma Wooten
W. A. Hurt
General
Alice Brammer
Sammie Walker
O. L. Robinson
ST. Matthew United
Holy Elder
E. L. Aaron
Elizabeth Welch
Jones St
Greta Hope Holiness
United States
John Hanson
Thomas
Whitey’s Spanish Grill
Bluefield, W. VA
W. Va
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Feear
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Datta
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