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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1971

Page

5

Floating Marijuana Market Beats the Mafia in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam the Lowlands Weed Co. operates a floating marijuana plantation on a houseboat docked near the Kattenburg Canal. Owner Kees Hoekert painted a 15,000 plants sign, sold out seedlings in two weeks, and now waits for a better plantation prospect while police direct traffic nearby. Hoekert frames the venture as a bid for Dutch independence from traditional powers.

John Vinocur Amsterdam Netherlands Kattenburg Canal Lowlands Weed Co Kees Hoekert Hoekert

Fighting Rages Near Phnom Penh in Indochina Conflict

Reports from Saigon describe heavy combat around Phnom Penh with Cambodian forces clashing with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units. government spokesmen say the 1st and 7th Cambodian brigades, backed by Green Beret trained troops, faced strong enemy resistance near Prey Thom and Kompong Chamlang with uncertain casualty figures.

Saigon Indochina Phnom Penh Cam Phu Quoc Prey Thom Kompong Chamlang Ind Vinear Suor Lange Chang Son South Vietnam Green Berets

Troopers Finish Traffic Program at Northwestern University

The Ho Chi Minh trail focus appears in a report from Evanston Illinois as diploma ceremonies conclude a multimonth training program for state police and other officers. Cpl. Carval Legursky and Trooper Wesley J. Shaw III receive diplomas as the force completes the year long course.

Cambodia South Vietnam U.S. BS Laos Central Highlands Demilitarized Zone North Vietnam Thailand Evanston Virginia United States Guam Ho Chi Minh Trail Sun Ile Northmouth Vietnam Northwestern University Trai Fsc Carval Legursky Wesley J. Shaw III

Safety and home decor items featured at local shops

Susan Arbaugh demonstrates Continental Radial Tires at Nu- Tread Tire Co. praising stability and shorter stopping distances. Swann Antiques and Guthrie Fence offer decorative mirrors, paintings, and Colorbond vinyl clad steel fencing with rust resistance and non toxic surfaces.

Susan Arbaugh Continental Nu- Tread Tire Co Washington Street East Ormate Swann Antiques Virginias Mirror Swann Bristol Mark Guthrie Fence and Supplys Collection Swann Antiques, Co Patrick Street 4Th Avenue Guthrie Guthrie Fence and Supply Co

Termite control advice from Bruce Terminx pros

Pest experts at Bruce Terminix on Quarrier Street warn termites are not the only threat in Charleston. The German cockroach is prevalent and a carrier of diseases. They urge thorough inspections and a skilled pest control operator to solve infestations, noting Bruce Terminix has provided leadership for 35 years.

Charleston Bruce Terminix Quarrier Street Bruce-Terminix

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