US Air Support Strikes Red Positions Near Fuller
U S and ARVN troops clash around Fire Base Fuller after North Vietnamese forces seized and abandoned the outpost. Allied air and artillery hits target NVA positions north of the DMZ as Saigon weighs reoccupation.
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U.S
Fuller Little Hope
Saigon
Fuller
le Trung Hien
South Vietnam
Dmz
National Assembly
Associated Press
Michael Putzel
No Man's Land
la Vang
Quang Tri
Vu van Giai
NVA
Closing Exercises At Mt Zion Baptist Vacation Bible School
Closing exercises for Mt. Zion Baptist Church Vacation Bible School were held at 8 p.m. Friday inside the church. Helpers included Mrs. Francis Brown Mrs. Daisey K Williamson Miss Linda Walls and Denise Jackson.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Francis Brown
Daisey K. Williamson
Linda Walls
Denise Jackson
Pentagon asks Congress to hold addicts beyond discharge
The Pentagon seeks authority to detain drug addicted servicemen 30 days past discharge for treatment. Legislation would let the military extend detention without consent, provide pay, then refer to civilian rehab, with veterans benefits not extended for service connected addiction.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Nixon
U.S
Vietnam
United States
Veterans Administration
Four Mercer County Property Transfers and Local Filings
Friday in Princeton saw four property deeds recorded, a marriage application, and a certificate of incorporation. Transfers include Palmer Dickerson to E M Laxton for Rock District, 2000 dollars. E H Noble to Charles R Noble for Olive Avenue, 1000 dollars. D C Hawkins to Robert R Tynes for Johnston Street, 8500 dollars. Virginia H Smith to H E Smith for Beaver Pond District, 19000 dollars. Marriage application Kenneth G Lawson and Glenda D Young of Matoaka. Certificate: Comprehensive Business Service Inc to be located on Harrison Street in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Clerk’s Office
Princeton
Palmer Dickerson
E M. Laxton
Rock District
E. H. Noble
Charles R. Noble
Olive Avenue
D. C. Hawkins
Robert R. Tynes
Johnston Street
Virginia H. Smith
H. E. Smith
Beaver Pond
Kenneth G. Lawson
Glenda D. Young
Matoaka
Comprehensive Business Service, Inc
Harrison Street
Tip Top Residents Injured In Wreck In Virginia crash on Route 650 injures three Tip Top residents
Three Tip Top residents in Tazewell County Virginia were injured in a two car crash on Virginia State Route 650 near Bluefield Thursday at about 530 p.m. Frank Sawyers 24 and two passengers Margaret Sawyers 52 and Katie Melvin 56 were admitted to Bluefield Sanitarium with bruises and cuts. Vernon Colas Thompson 62 of Tip Top was driving the other car. Trooper R H Campbell said the investigation continues with no charges filed.
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Tip Top
Tazewell County
Bluefield
Frank Sawyers
Sawyers
Margaret Sawyers
Katie Melvin
Virginia
R. H. Campbell
Vernon Colas Thompson
Campbell
Hungarians Attend Eight Movie Showings Per Capita
AP reports MTI data show Hungary’s 80 million cinema admissions last year, averaging eight screenings per person. The MTI note cites 3,879 movie theaters with declining attendance figures.
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Budapest
MTI
Kee Releases Lung Figures on Black Lung Claims
Fifth District Congressman James Kee reports state black lung compensation figures from Mercer County. Of 3,486 claims filed by miners and widows, 2,933 were denied. 1,329 recipients in Mercer County received partial or total benefits, with 836 miners and 493 widows paid. West Virginia overall shows 58,898 claims filed and 22,656 paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kee
Mercer County
West Virginia
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Raleigh
McDowell
Logan
Fayette
Totaiy
Parole Services To Be Updated In West Virginia
The Justice Department approves a 125000 grant to modernize probation and parole in West Virginia. Gov Arch Moore says 25000 will update records and 100000 funds seven parole officers three secretaries and one new office to reduce caseloads and improve efficiency at local and state levels.
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Charleston
Justice Department
West Virginia
Arch A. Moore Jr
Women Protest Road Conditions In BRETZ West Virginia
Twenty five women blocked coal trucks at the Mercury Coal and Coke Co in Bretz Preston County protesting road conditions to coke ovens. They said dust from coal trucks stirred clouds seen for miles while State Highway officials said they would look into the situation.
Newsmen Defend Publication of Secret Pentagon Documents
Washington reporters defend printing the top secret Pentagon war study arguing it protects public right to know. Editors cite credibility and freedom of press while warning against censorship harming democracy and trust in government.
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Pentagon
Washington
Executive Branch
McNamara
Charles A. Perlik Jr
American Newspaper Guild
Afl-Cio
Green Will Run For Lt. Governorship In Virginia
George Mason Green Jr a conservative young Republican announces candidacy for Virginia lieutenant governor at the GOP state convention in August. He aligns with pro Byrd forces in the Senate fight states he will run and has named Henry Sutliff as his campaign manager.
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Richmond
George Mason Green Jr
Senate
Virginia
Green
Arlington
House of Delegates
George P. Shafran
Republican State Central Committee
J. Sargeant Reynolds
William C. Battle
Charlottesville
Linwood Holton
Battle
Edward L. Breeden
Norfolk
del. George Kostel
Clifton Forge
Del
Junie Bradhaw
Henrico and Sons
Willard F Moody
Portsmouth
Hunter B. Andrews
Hampton
Clive DuVal
Fairfax
Donneybrook
Virginia Afl Cio
State Central Committee
Reynolds
Tive
Holton
Henry Sutliff
Richmond Tobacco
Shafran
Virginia House
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Harry F. Byrd
Hospital Receives ARC Grant for Addition Project
Montgomery General Hospital in West Virginia was awarded a 64 000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to aid a 3.2 million expansion. The facility had earlier secured 274 000 Hill Burton funds and a 761 000 ARC grant for a four floor addition.
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Washington
Montgomery
W. Va
General Hospital Friday
Appalachian Rational Commission
Hill-Burton
SCAC Receives CEO Grant for Four County Programs
Southwestern Community Action Council in Huntington West Virginia received a 503000 grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Local contributions totaling 112000 will fund SCAC programs over the next year in Cabell Lincoln Mason and Wayne counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southwestern Community Action Council
SCAC
Huntington
W. Va
Office of Economic Opportunity
Cabell
Lincoln
Mason
Wayne
West Virginia Highways Auctions Multiple Mercer County Buildings
The West Virginia Department of Highways will auction at 10 00 AM Monday July 12 1971 several structures on Project AA 215 Mercer County including two story brick and frame dwellings with former owners listed Bramwell Branwell Branwell etc Bids must be certified or cashier s checks with removal required within 20 days from bid acceptance A performance bond is required and the sale will comply with Civil Rights Act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Department of Highways
Mercer County
West Virginia
Bramwell
W Va
L. Sexton
W. Va
Harmon White
Parcel 5
West Virgina Department of Highways
West Virginia Department of Highway
Mercer Street
Princeton
West Virginia Department of Rlighways
Department of Commerce
West Virginia Departent of Highways
Secretary of Labor
Creditors and Beneficiaries of West Virginia Estates Notice
Public notice from Mercer County West Virginia dated June 10 1971 lists estates of Owen Phelps Ray Anderson Shumate Stella Rector Vice and Ethel N Williams. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by October 15 1971 at the office in Bluefield otherwise excluded from benefits. beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Commissioners of Accounts Willian Z Hancock signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Phelps
First National Bank of Bluefield
C.t.a Ray Anderson Shumate
Eva E. Shumate
Stella Rector
Ethel N. Williams
Mabel Williams
Bluefield
West Virginia
Willian Z. Hancock
Court Proceedings Involving West Virginia Department Of Highways
In Mercer County West Virginia a circuit court petition involves the West Virginia Department of Highways and Williams Ritchie Jr the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways as petitioners seeking court action. The document references a formal legal filing in the Mercer County Circuit Court regarding highway matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
West Virginia
West Virginia Department OF Highways
Williams. Ritchie, JR
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