Mountain State Street Red Association Car Show Shines at SummerFest
The SummerFest 94 open car show in Princeton drew crowds as about 130 cars and trucks displayed from pre 1948 classics to modern muscle. Wayne Hasley and Stacey Cole of Beckley enjoyed the day with a Ford monster truck while Mercer County Judge John Frazier admired a pink 1998 Pontiac and a 1979 Corvette. Organizers touted trophies for the top 50 entries and seven specialty awards funded by local businesses, highlighting a family friendly, social event.
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Princeton
Mountain State Street Red Association
Wayne Hasley
Beckley
Stacey Cole
Thompson
Mercer County
John Frazier
United States
Doug Wood
Trusty Queen wins Bessie Bingo despite rain at SummerFest
Trusty Queen a purebred Shorthorn owned by Bobby Fry of Princeton won $100 in the Bessie Bingo event after a wet delay. Rodney Furbes of Kegley claimed first prize, with Randall Day of Beckley runner up and Seaker of Morgantown third. Proceeds benefited the Southern Stars and Pam Hawkins Foundation.
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Trusty Queen
Bobby Fry
Princeton
Trusty
Osborne
Pam Hawkins
Betty Farley
Buddy Campbell
Rodney Furbes
Kegley
Randall Day
Beckley
Seaker
Morgantown
Southern Stars
Florida
Neighbors recall Gumps as poor dirt farmers amid community shock
In New Freeport Pa neighbors describe the Gumps as hard up and careless with money. They say welfare checks funded their lifestyle while the area recalls Garrison and Koontz as troublemakers. Locals at Hixies Store lament the shootings and unknowns surrounding the family.
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Faye Tliterate
Hixies General Store
New Freeport, Pa
Carol Hixenbaugh
Hixenbaugh
Gumps
Bill Bradley
New Freeport
Garrison and Koontz
Terry Garrison
Danny Garrison
Garrison
Lion King roaring box office debut in wide release
The Lion King earned 42 million in its first wide release weekend, placing in the top box office list and topping the Flintstones debut. Industry sources note the film opened on 2,552 screens after a limited preview, with Jurassic Park still holding the three day debut record.
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Los Angeles
Hospice volunteers support patients with personal care and housework
Local hospice relies on United Way funding and community contributions to cover costs. Volunteers receive orientation and perform tasks such as changing sheets, light laundry, and light cooking to give family caregivers a break. The agency coordinates referrals to other services and accepts grants from sources including hospitals and Presbyterian Women.
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Hursey
United Way
Vabinta
Hospice
Inefield Regional Medical Center
Princeton Communy Hospital
U.S.A
John
Violet) Cook
Presbyterian Women
First Presbyterian Church of
Welch
Hospice Care of the
Virginias, Inc
Hospice Care of
Mercer County
Marchers mark 25 years of gay rights with path of freedom
Thousands of gays march in New York led by a mile long rainbow banner to honor the barrier breaking milestone. They call for tolerance as they recall AIDS era shadows and celebrate progress since the start of the movement 25 years ago.
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Path of Freedom
New York
Jerry Clifford
Haiti exiled leader resists US boat flee deterrence policy
United States efforts to deter Haitians from fleeing by boat meet stiff resistance from deposed President Aristide. US officials fear a mass exodus could overwhelm asylum facilities aboard a ship off Jamaica. Aristide opposes any attempt to dissuade Haitians from leaving.
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Washington
Clinton
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
US S
Jamaica
Aristide
Dole warns U S over North Korea nuclear talks
Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole said the United States risks being taken for a ride by North Korea after its pledge to freeze its nuclear program in return for talks. He argued past promises were not trustworthy and urged verification rather than trust. Assistant Secretary Robert Gallucci countered that Washington will not engage on trust but on verifiable actions.
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Dole
North Korea
Washington
Senate
Robert Dole
U.S
United States
R’kan
C-Span
Robert Galluce
Clinton
U S withdraws most envoys from Somalia
In Mogadishu the United States began withdrawing most diplomats as clan fighting raged for a third day. The United Nations reported heavy casualties with no exact figures. a UN estimate put about 30 dead in two days, many civilians. The Bosnian army advances against Serbs in Sarajevo.
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Mogadishu
Somalia
United States
United Nations
U.N
Bosnian commander calls new push as clashes ease
The Bosnian army commander urged a renewed effort to defeat Serb forces after battlefield gains reported by his forces. U.N. officials noted a brief lull following Saturday’s heavy clashes that disrupted plans for a meeting, which both sides again refused. A month-long truce from June 10 has been violated daily.
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Ina
U.N
Cease-fire collapses as Aden shelling reported
Northern forces shelled residential areas in Aden, hitting a school and wounding 15 women and children as a brief cease-fire ended. Five prior truces had been rotated within hours, according to Kuwait News Agency.
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Aden
San'a
Yemen
Kuwait’ News ‘Agency
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Remington
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