Clinton to sailors eve of great endeavors for liberty
President Clinton sailed to Normandy aboard the USS George Washington to address American sailors. He recalled D-Day veterans and urged unity, saying if the Allies stay together we would never need another D-Day, as leaders from Allied nations joined aboard Britannia and reviewed ships at anchor.
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Royal visit marks WWII alliance celebration at Solent
An armada of small boats and more than 100 warplanes joined a royal harbor procession as Britannia sailed past 23 ships in Portsmouth Harbor. Queen Elizabeth II and guests saluted, while U.S. President Clinton and Canadian PM Chretien discussed wheat, fish, and Bosnia. The pair later boarded the WWII Liberty ship Jeremiah OBrien for a ceremonial ride.
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Wall of Liberty honor for WWII veteran McGlamery in Virginia
Bluefield Virginia native and former mayor William M. McGlamery, a World War II D-Day veteran, was surprised at a birthday party when he was registered for the Wall of Liberty in Normandy. Clarence Mayberry of the Battle of Normandy Foundation announced the honor as groundbreaking ceremonies marked the 50th anniversary of the invasion. McGlamery served in the 81st Finance Division, 3rd Army from 1943 to 1945 and later led Bluefield from 1966 to 1968.
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Mercer County to Break Ground for Enhanced 911 Center
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony today at 10 a.m. on county property off U S Route 460 Crumpecker Hill between the Southern Regional Detention Center and Mercer County Animal Shelter. Invocations, pledges, dedicatory remarks, and ground breaking by 911 officials follow with coffee and doughnuts after. Ballot includes three council seats and town recorder post. incumbents Klingensmith Barbery and McIntorff face challenger Belcher. Barbery and Belcher race details noted. Athens voters to go to polls Tuesday.
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Weather outlook with showers and storms
A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today with highs in the upper 70s. Tonight partly cloudy with a 30 percent shower chance and lows in the low 60s. Powerball draw notes show a Beverly West Virginia sold ticket with no winner and an estimated jackpot of 13 million.
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End of an era as four schools say goodbye to graduates
In Athens and Matoaka the Class of 1994 marked the end of long traditions. Ath ens High School principal Dan Zirkle will move to Pike View High School as four-area schools consolidate this fall. Valedictorian Lizbeth Skeat urged looking ahead to a new beginning. At Matoaka High School 46 graduates received diplomas with Melissa Williams named valedictorian and multiple GPA and scholarship awards announced.
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Oakvale High marks 1994 graduation amid closing era
Barbara Hawkins reports Oakvale High School held Graduation Day 1994 as the final senior class completed a 73 year era. Hundreds gathered in the gym to witness the last Oakvale High School commencement a nostalgic farewell to longtime students and staff.
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Spanishburg High School Closes After 70 Years Final Graduation
By Greg Jordan Daily Telegraph staff Span ishburg High School graduates 45 seniors in its last edition as the school prepares to consolidate into Pike View High School. Principal Carl Bundy notes it is the second largest class in 20 years. Reverend Rick Setser urges graduates to uphold morals, neighborliness, and faith as they move forward.
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