Bluefield Chamber Marks Golden Anniversary Next Monday
Bluefield's Chamber of Commerce prepares for a gala Monday marking 60th anniversary of its founding on June 7, 1904. Secretary-manager Dodd Mortensen says hundreds are invited to theginian Hotel as past leaders and current members gather to celebrate the long standing civic group.
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B. A. Marks
Thomas Tinsley
G. M. Iden
D. W Hancock
G M. McUlloch
J. W. Ruff
L. A. Hooper
Mortensen
1St National Bank
Graham
Deepwater Railroadmpany
Virginian Railway
Mora named general manager of Norfolk Port Authority
Michael M. Mora of New York was named general manager of the Norfolk Port Authority succeeding E O Jewell. Rives Worsham chairman announced Mora’s appointment as vice president of Foreign Trade Assistance Corp. of America. Mora to take office July 1 with a salary of 12500.
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Foreign Trade Assistance Corp. of America
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Poland
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International House
New Orleans
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Internationa House
George Wythe High School Graduation Seniors Named
George Wythe High School in Wytheville Va lists graduates for Thursday evening’s final ceremony at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. The long roster includes Carson Arnold Carl Bonham Clarence Bradbery Ronald Bradbery Maurice Brown and many other seniors.
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George Wythe High School
Wytheville
Carson Arnold
Carl Bonham
Clarence Bradbery
Ronald Bradbery
Maurice Brown
Garland Catron
Carson Clippard
Bill Dean Creger
Richard Davidson
Kay Duncan
William H. Farthing
Charles Lee Fraley
Hugh Goforth
H. W. Grubb
Marvin Grubb
George Houseman
Guy Houseman Jr
Tilson
Communist Victories In Viet Nam Pose New Challenge To Free World
AP correspondent William L. Ryan reports that communist gains in Viet Nam prompt a new phase in the Asian conflict. Western leaders rely on American leadership but warn military power alone won’t suffice as France and Britain face difficult choices and Asian nations fear a global confrontation. The piece notes propaganda, diplomacy, and the risk of a blanketed war atmosphere across Indochina.
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Free World
William L. Ryan
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Asia
France
Southeast Asia
Viet- Nam
Indochina
Joseph Laniel
Dien Bien Phu
Britain
India
British Labor Party
United States
Indonesia
Burma
Virginia Tries Out Speed Radar Trial Run
State police tested mobile radar speed-check units in June with gentle educational use. Drivers reported speedometer discrepancies, while a truck refrigerating unit breakdown caused a rush to deliver produce. Real enforcement begins July 1 as devices go from test to legal status.
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Rsburg
U. S
Willey Sentenced to Life After Slaying in Honaker Case
Hershel Willey received life imprisonment from Judge Walter V. Ross for the January 13 slaying of Honaker resident 26 year old Honaker. The defense motion to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial was overruled after a jury recommended life punishment following a Saturday conviction. Willey was given a chance to speak before sentencing.
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Criminal Court
Walter V. Ross
Honaker
Rossa
Willey
Ross
Mented
Jak Mailish
Mailish
Robert H. Bridewell
Brushfork
Clarence Croy
Wilson Proffitt
Eareer
13th W&L Student Out For Cheating
Washington and Lee University disclosed that a ninth student has withdrawn for violating the honor code raising the total to 13. The president told a Lee Chapel assembly the investigation found exam cheating with mimeographed copies obtained via pass keys and a conspirator watchman.
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Washington and Lee University
William Bailey
Bailey
Lee Chapel
University
Francis P. Gaines
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