Syrian forces renew push on Beirut amid Lebanon war
Syrian troops of about 6000 advanced toward Beirut using jets tanks and artillery against Palestinian guerrillas and leftists as they crossed from Damascus. The assault shut Beirut airport and threatened a wider regional shift while Israel reported no immediate response.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Mideast
Damascus-Beirut
Safar
Ad Yasir Arafat
Riyak
Saiqa
Israel
Israel-Lebanon
City Jaycees Win Awards at West Virginia Convention
The Greater Bluefield Jaycees collected eight first place plaques two sweepstakes awards and three second place certificates at the WV Jaycees State Convention at Oglebay Park near Wheeling. They won the Frank Fisher Award Chapter Recruitment Award Harold Lee Hughes Trophy Most Extensions Trophy and Henry Giessenbier Memorial Award and placed fourth nationally in the Parade of Chapters. Three members were elected state officers Frank Willis regional director Bob Gatherum state internal programmer and Ray Waller regional vice president. Jaycee-Ettes earned Project of the Year for the Haunted House Pink Chip Award and fourth in the WV Parade of chapters.
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Greater
Bluefield
Harold Lee Hughes
Henry Giessenbier
United States
Frank Willis
Jaycee
Bob Gatherum
Ray Waller
Greater Bluefield
Jury Rules for Plaintiff in Mercer County House Cost Suit
A Mercer County jury awarded Mrs. Nelma G. Kiblinger 1382.43 after about an hour of deliberation. Defendants James and Isabella Richardson faced claims for extra costs from a 1975 house project with disputed additions and contract scope.
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Barbara Hawkins
Mercer County Circus
Nelma G. Kiblinger
James M. Richardson
Isabella Richardson
Howard M. Jarrett
Princeton Attorny
John Anderson
Phillip LaCaria
Welch
Anderson
Richardson
Kiblingers
Richardsons
Kiblinger
Princton
LaCaria
James L. Foster
Wanda Elaine Bell
Sandra W. Elswick
Lena G. French
Joyce Bandy
Harry L. West
Barbara Caffee
Harold Bailey
Mary Jane Osborne
Brenda S. Hill
Pauline Powers
Johnny Eastburn
Juveniles Cause Damage at Mercer County Detention Center
Five male juveniles attempted an escape at the Mercer County Juvenile Detention Center around 11 p.m. They tore stools from floors, broke windows, and pulled a desk from its wall mount after being returned to their rooms. Deputies arrived. two 16-year-olds were held at Mercer County Jail, one 16-year-old at Wyoming County jail, two others not arrested as investigators. Posters Exhibit at NYU Grey Art Gallery runs through July 8 focusing on American posters 1945 1975.
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Mercer County
Wyoming County
Posters New York
New York University
Grey Art Gallery
Bethlehem Steel Plans 7 to 8 Percent Steel Price Hike
Bethlehem Steel Corp the second largest steelmaker announced a 7 to 8 percent price increase on structural steel piling and plates with shipments starting July 16. U S Steel Armco and J L followed in hikes as leaders of the round.
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Steel-Beths Bethlehem, Pa
Bethlehem Steel Corp
U.S. Steel
Leaducer
Armco
J&l
Bethlehem’s
Gandhi to visit Moscow in first post emergency trip
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi travels to Moscow for a five day official visit to strengthen India Soviet ties two months after establishing relations with China. The trip follows India’s emergency declaration and signals renewed diplomacy.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Moscow
Peking
Soviet Union
Kissinger visits Chile amid human rights concerns
Secretary of State Kissinger arrived in Chile for private talks with the ruling junta as reports of arbitrary detentions and torture persist despite international pressure. In Nebraska, Carol Fugate seeks parole after a 14 year old's role in a 10 death murder spree. Virginia health officials discuss mass inoculation logistics including 1,500 gallons of alcohol and 7 million cotton swabs. Virginia primaries set for Tuesday with Democratic and Republican contests across several districts.
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Chile
Santiago
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Americas
Fugate
Lincoln
Neb
Carol Fugate
Charles Starkweather
Miss Fugate
Parole Board
FLO Richmond
Virginia
Tidewater Area
David E. Satterfield
Richmond Area
W. C
Dan’’ Daniel
Southside
M. Caldwell Butler
J. Kenneth Robinson
West Virginia resident hurt in Pearisburg area crash
Miss Katherine Harper 22 of West Virginia sustained serious injuries in a two vehicle collision about 1 9 10 miles east of Pearisburg Virginia at the old and new U S Route 460 crossing. Robert Ray Morris of Radford operated the other car. Damage estimated 1200 to 1400 dollars. Trooper L W Faws investigated.
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West Virginia
Pearisburg
Katherine Harper
Giles Memorial Hospital
Miss Harper
Robert Ray Morris
Radford
Old and
New U. S. Rt. 460
L. W. Faws
Virginia State Police
Campaign reporting shows varied expenditures in West Virginia races
In the May primary Ralph Albertazzie for governor spent 18040 with 1000 from Paul Garbant and Jack Boyle, while Dr Haney Wells Jr spent 8822.50. Byrd committees reported 33086 contributions and 37329 expenditures. Rockefeller slate details and several state races also filed.
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Charleston
W.va
Ralph Albertazzie
Brooks McClung
Spencer
Secretary of State
Albertazzie
Cecil Underwood
Paul L. Garbant
Jack Boyle
Kingwood
R. O. Delaney
Bridgeport
E.E. Stout
Martinsburg
Haney E. Wells Jr
U.S. House of Representatives
Mary Staggers
Keyser
Jack Hardesty
Chevy Chase
Friends
Robert C. Byrd
Washington, D.C
Byrd
Senate
Powell Lane
Newton
Robert H. Mollohan
Fairmont
Staggers For Congress
John K. Sanders
Staggers
Hechler For Governor
Mello Cotton
Mt. Gay
Gus Douglass
Nick Cicarello Jr
Larrie Bailey
John D. Rockefeller IV
Logan County
Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Mike Hill
Chapmanville
Hill
Erv Queen
Thomas W. Mathis
Logan
Earl Ray Tomblin
Special Jazz Classes Slated at Southwest Virginia CC
The college offers two summer Modern Jazz Dance classes with Tuesday beginner and Thursday continuing sessions. Registration on June 15 and June 24 in Buchanan Hall confirms a mix of ballet modern and Afro Cuban styles. Fees total 30.50 for first time students plus 5 application. instructor has New York training and regional teaching.
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Division of Continuing Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
Buchanan Hall
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