Tired of Moving Biafrans Follow Moses to Refugee Camps
Nearly a thousand Biafran refugees trek north from Owerri under Moses T Gbaranwi. They camp under trees, rely on relief aid, and endure hunger, disease, and sporadic casualties as they seek safety away from advancing fronts. Caritas tents and a village school aid their limited refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbelu
Biafra
Gbaranwi
Owerri
Moses
Port Harcourt
Etche
Eberi
Owerrenta
Caritas Relief Agency
On This Day Feb 14 1969 History Highlights
This pocket chronicle lists events on February 14 across history. Highlights include Canada becoming a royal province of France in 1663, Oregon's 1859 statehood, and the 1929 St Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Canada
France
California
Los Angeles
Theodore Roosevelt
Department of Commerce and Labor
Arizona
al Capone
Chicago
Sumatra
Wilson Flies To Berlin In Support Of Election
Prime Minister Harold Wilson flew to West Berlin amid Soviet and East German pressure over the West German presidential election. He pledged Britain’s support for holding the vote in Berlin, despite travel bans affecting electors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Berlin
Kiesinger
Willy Brandt
Bonn
Britain
West Berlin
United States
France
East Germany
Semyon Tsarapkin
Tion
Bonn Republic
Colchester Laborer Uncovers 13th Century Coin Hoard
Building laborer George Purvis unearthed a sealed lead bucket containing 10,000 13th century silver coins worth at least 25000. If the coins are deemed accidental loss he keeps them. if treasure trove they go to the Crown and Purvis receives a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
England
George Purvis
Purvis
Two Bid Proposals For County Equipment Unveiled
Hamilton Butler County commissioners received two bids for the engineer office equipment. Rish Equipment Co of Cincinnati bid 38070 for a 1969 crawler tractor with mounted front end loader while Highway Equipment Co of Cincinnati bid 41380. Bids were referred to County Engineer Stanley M. Perin for tabulation. A fact notes a car theft occurs every 57 seconds in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Rish Equipment Co
Cincinnati
The
Highway Equipment Co
Stanley M. Perin
United States
Air Service Established Between Moscow and Singapore
The Soviet Union and Singapore signed a pact opening direct passenger air service between Moscow and Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Soviet Union
Moscow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dow
Moses T Gbaranwi
S&s
N. University
Oregon
Ashland
Nikita Khrushchev
China
Hainan Island
St. Petersburg
Fla
Plymouth Sale
Boston Pier
Boston
Colonial Desk
Deacon
Boston Rocker
First Avenue
Grimes
Air Service
Ohio Bell
Averobie Fe
Stu Mes
Toby
Lal
Sime Re
Uy Ee
Spice Lea
Jewelers
Central Avenue
Midtown Center
Valiant Signet
Chrysler
Chrysler Motot
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