French Counterespionage Groups Getting Tougher
Paris reports tightening measures against Soviet espionage after the summit collapse. French sources say Western European spy networks have expanded, with Russian agents now better trained and more cautious, while a separate Chinese intelligence presence grows in Europe.
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NANA
Surete
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Switzerland
France
NATO
Peiping
Virginia Sets July 1 Effective Date for Expanded Teacher Credits
The Virginia state superintendent announced July 1 as the effective date for higher semester hour requirements for teachers. High school majors rise from 36 to 48 hours and elementary from 24 to 30. English 16 to 20, mathematics 13 to 18, science and foreign languages also increase. The board adopted the standards in February 1958 to raise basic teacher preparation.
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Virginia
David Y. Paschall
Paschall
State Board of Education
Man Charged In Wythe Shooting Near Wytheville
A 64 year old Wythe County man is jailed in Wytheville charged with felonious shooting with attempt to kill after gunplay in Patterson 3 miles east of Wytheville. Samuel Arthur Swecker allegedly wounded Robert Futchman at a Patterson home and claims self defense. Futchman hospitalized with a bullet wound to the right thigh in satisfactory condition. no preliminary hearing date set.
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Wythe County
Wytheville
Patterson
Buford Shockley
Samuel Arthur Swecker
Robert Futchman
Futchman
Brothers-in-law drown frog gigging near Hancock Maryland
Two Washington County men died while frog hunting at Little Pool near Hancock. Donald S. Dickerhoff 38 and George S. Stotler 46 fell into 20 feet deep water as they gigged frogs with a third man Clarence Dickerhoff. The accident occurred about 2 am and bodies were recovered around 5:45 am.
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Hancock, Md
Washington County
Little Pool
Here
Donald S. Dickerhoff
George S. Stotler
Hancock
Clarence Dickerhoff
Donald
Clarence
Washington County Sheriff's
Potomac River
C&o Canal
Laos Assembly Grants Confidence To Somsanith Government
The national assembly in Vientiane backed the new government led by Tiao Somsanith with a 40 to 0 vote and eight abstentions.
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Vientiane, Laos
National Assembly
Tiao Somsanith
Local Youth to Visit Denmark for International Exchange
James W. Light of 1815 Dearborn Street, Bluefield, will spend the summer in Denmark as part of the International Student Exchange Program. The upcoming senior at the Bluefield Academy will depart today for Montreal and sail to Denmark on Thursday, returning August 24. He plans to learn about Denmark and share North American knowledge, staying with Kai and Mrs. Pederson and their son Finn, while continuing his duties on the dormitory council and varsity teams.
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James W. Light
Herbert W. Lights
Dearborn Street
Young Light
Academy
Bluefield
Montreal
United States
North America
Kai
Pederson
Finn Pederson
Bluefield Academy
Wyoming Deeds Recorded In Beaver and Slab Fork Areas
Wyoming deeds recorded show transfers in Kopperston Slab Fork and Neals towns. Kelly Development sells Lot 9 Section 17 Kopperston to Ern est and Evelyn Francis. Pennington convey Lot 4 Mallens Addition to Weldon and Louvan Brel Roby.
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Alia Mae Cline
Foundation Fork
Long Branch
Ray
Elvira Toler
Rayvon Toler
Reedy Creek
Guyandotte River
Dewey
Etta Onis
Bessie Mae Mullens
New Richmond
Wyoming County Board of Education
Rockcaste
Wyoming Court Actions Noted in Pineville Last Week
Several judgments were rendered in Wyoming County Circuit Court in Pineville last week. Ray C. Call won two judgments against Ralph D. McKee and Basil R. McKee for 3672.26 and 1741.11 plus costs and interest. B. G. Nutter won 462.44 against Clydy W. Elliott. Universal CLT obtained 367.9 against Henry E. Sizemore plus interest. D. Grove Meier won 860 against Mose Wilson and Bernice Wilson. Guyandotte Electric and Appliance Co. won 47.61 against Douglas Omar Lester plus costs. Edward Allen, dba Allens Refrigeration Service, won 44.18 against J. W. Thompson plus costs. James Keener Workman vs A. P. Lively was dismissed after both admitted claims were satisfied. Viene Lester vs Mack Howerton was also dismissed. Joe D. Lilly won 667.84 against Donald C. Lafferty plus interest. Charles Farmer vs Joe Martoe was dismissed after settlement. Mullens Plumbing and Heating Co. vs W. E. Cole was continued.
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Ray C. Call
Ralph D. McKee
Basil R. McKee
Ralp McKee
B. G. Nutter
Clydy W. Elliott
Henry EB. Sizemore
D. Grove Meier
Mose
Bernice Wilson
Guyandotte Electric and Appliance Company
Douglas Omar Lester
Edward Allen
Allen
J. W. Thompson
James Keener Workman
A. P. Lively
al So
Viene Lester
Mack Howerton
Joe D. Lilly
Ravencliff
Donald C Lafferty
Charles Farmer
Joe Martoe
Mullens Plumbing and Heating Company
W. E. Cole
Pass Book Loans Promote Quick Cash From Priest Federal
An advertisement touts Pass Book Loans as a way to meet emergencies without touching savings. It promises continued growth of savings with high dividends while providing accessible funds and lower interest than other personal loans. No personal questions are asked and money is available immediately.
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