Congo Forces clash with rebels in eastern Congo
Congolese infantry, rocket planes, and armored cars attacked Bafulero rebels in Kivu Province. Maj. Gen. Joseph Mobutu commanded the forces. his car was struck but he was unharmed. Rebels, led by Gaston Soumialot, reportedly staged multiple incursions after fleeing earlier battles.
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Leopoldville
the Congo
Congo
Joseph Mobutu
Mobutu
Kivu
Pymoid Bafulero
Rwanda
Gaston Soumialot
Burundi
Greenhouse Trick Keeps Chrysanthemums Fresh For Football Weekends
Nurserymen exploit light exposure to affect chrysanthemum blooms, using night illumination to delay flowering for prized displays during late autumn football weekends.
VSDB Honors Jan Repass With Yearbook Dedication
The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind at Staunton dedicates its yearbook White Columns to faculty member Jan Repass. Deaf since childhood, Repass has taught six years at VSDB after obtaining a master’s from the University of Virginia and a degree from Gallaudet. He plans to teach in Portland Maine after eight weeks of study at Gallaudet and a visit to Bland County before leaving for further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind
Staunton
Jan Repass
Zeyn Repass
Ceres
Bland County
Repass
Gallaudet College
Washington, D. C
University of Virginia
V.S.D.B
Portland
Gallaudet
College Heads Convene Today
West Virginia college and university presidents meet for a three day conference in Wheeling to discuss West Virginia's Second Century with former governors Underwood and Smith and other state leaders on the program. Speakers include Homer Holt and Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation advisor Byron Randolph, addressing topics from educational TV to a statewide university press.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
West Virginia Association of College and University
Cecil H. Underwood
Hulett C. Smith
State Board of Education
West Virginia University Board of Governors
Homer A. Holt
Charleston
Byron B. Randolph
Claude Worthington
Signaigo Named Bank Director At Flat Top National
L E Tierney Jr. announces Leo J Signaigo Jr vice president of Hawley Fuel Corp elected director at the Flat Top National Bank monthly board meeting. Born in Davy, son of Leo J Signaigo Sr now in Welch, he is a Welch High School graduate with a BS from Washington and Lee University Lexing ton. A Bluefield resident, he lives in Woodland Manor Apartments and works in the Law and Commerce Building. Also a four and a half year Army Infantry veteran and president of the University Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Tierney Jr
Flat Top National Bank
Leo J. Signaigo Jr
Hawley Fuel Corporation
Davy Lee
Leo J. Signaigo
Welch
Welch High School
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Signaigo
Bluefield
Woodland Manor
Law and Commerce Building
Our City
Infantry
U. S. Army
University Club
Welch 1944 Class Planning Reunion
Final plans for a 1964 reunion of the Welch High School Class of 1944 will be made Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Best's Furniture Store in Welch. Mrs. Paxton Walker, a planning committee member, announced the event. The graduates will meet in a three day session June 19 20 21 with activities to be scheduled and locations decided. Anyone with class mementos from 1944 should contact Mrs Paxton.
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Welch High School
Best
Welch
Paxton Walker
Young Democrats Schedule Meetings in Tazewell County
Two Young Democrats units in Tazewell County Virginia set meetings for the coming week. Bluefield club meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall for routine business and pre election planning. Rep Pat Jennings of Marion is to speak in Tazewell on Saturday June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
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Tazewell County
Rhea Moore
Tazewell
Bluefield
Young Democrats Club
Town Hall
Pat Jennings
Marion
Young Demo- Tazewell
US Watches Chinese Moves Near Laos Amid Recon Flights
The United States stays wary of Red Chinese interference as U S reconnaissance jets operate over Laos with fighter escort. PLA air force projections, Soviet part shortages, and ground fire threats shape Washington’s caution after two Navy Crusaders were shot down last weekend.
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Washington
United States
U. S
Laos
Plaine Des Jarres
Pentagon
Navy
Hospitals in the United States reach six thousand eight hundred
A terse report notes the United States has about 6800 hospitals. The figure underscores the breadth of medical facilities across the country. It highlights the distribution of hospitals among major cities and regions, signaling substantial nationwide health infrastructure.
Evening Courses Set At BSC For 1964 Summer Session
Bluefield State College announces three evening courses for the 1964 Summer Session. Advanced English, engineering drawing, and personnel administration will meet on Monday to Thursday evenings with varying times. Freshmen offerings include twelve courses open to 1964 high school graduates, plus continuing student and in service teacher classes. Registration for the nine week term starts 8:30 a.m. June 15 in the Library, with classes beginning Tuesday. A three week audio visual aids workshop runs June 15 to July 3, and a modern mathematics workshop July 6 to 24, led by John Flippen and Ralph S. Bird respectively. Student teaching opportunities in Wade Elementary School are available for qualified students.
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Bluefield State College
BSC
West Virginia
John Flippen
Wade
Sermons by Dr. George Vick Begin in Tazewell
Dr. George Vick former pastor of Charleston's First Presbyterian Church and current chairman of the board of annuities and relief will deliver five sermons in Tazewell Va today through Wednesday. He speaks at Tazewell Presbyterian Church today 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tonight 8 p.m. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev W F Wadsworth is host pastor.
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George Vick
First Presbyterian Church of
Charleston
Tazewell
Tazewell Presbyterian Church
W. F. Wadsworth
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David J. Rohr
J. C. Penney Co
Winchester
Rohr
Penney’s
Weston
Washington, Pa
Columbus
Ontaomeny Ward
Service Department
Raleigh
VSDB
Fathers Day
Steckler
Federal ST
Bluefield, W. VA
City OF
Woolworths
Princeton Ave
W. Va
Leo Signaigo JR
Kitty Hawk
Viet Nam
South China Sea
Pathet Lao
The
Ious
Jimmy
Restau
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ralph S. Bird
Matoaka High School
Atlantan
Leggett
Enalix Mall
Myo
Dacron Polyester
Orion Acrylic
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