Microminiaturization sparks a new electronics revolution
An editor's note surveys microelectronics' rise from vacuum tubes to integrated circuits on silicon chips. The piece explains how transistors and monolithic chips enable compact computers, remote control devices, and potential future uses in space, medicine, industry, and communications. It highlights the shift from bulky decades to tiny, reliable chips and forecasts microelectronics' expanding impact.
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Joseph L. Myler
Washington
UPI
Snven
Beckley Houses Most Raleigh County Fallout Shelters
Raleigh County Civil Defense director Paul J. Fourney says Beckley holds most of the county 33 fallout shelters and could accommodate about 22,000 of Raleigh Countys 77,826 residents. Shelters include the County Court House Memorial Building several high schools and banks. 11 lack supplies but can be stocked quickly. First come first served governs access with efforts to assign shelters later. Authorities urge radio broadcasts and Civil Defense courses to prepare residents for nuclear emergencies.
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Paul J. Fourney
Raleigh County
Civil Defense
Bec
Fourney
Beckley
Raleighty
County Court House
Memorial
Woodrow Wilson
Sto¢o
Stoco
Shady
Trap
Marsh Fork
Ralleigh County Bank
Bair_ Building
President
Raleigh
Weacast
Beckley Mayor John Wesley Smith Among Local Licensed Pilots
Flight log notes Beckley mayor John Wesley Smith as a licensed pilot who learned under Civilian Pilot Training and served as a Navy transport pilot with 3600 hours. He flew coast to coast and Pacific missions from Oakland to Alaska, graduated Pensacola, and is a retired lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. The report covers flights to support state and private operations, including Ambulance and Armco trips, plus local Weather Bureau meteorology duties.
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Beckley
John Wesley Smith
Airlinesee School
Fort Worth
Smith
Pacific
Oakland
Calif
Ty Knemyer
Alough Lands
Alas
Ace Air Station
Pensacola
Naval
Local Weather Bureau
Monongahela National Forest
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Specialist Four Jesse H Gillespie, 22, of White Oak, serves with the 1st Cavalry Division in the central highlands of Vietnam. The unit uses over 450 helicopters for rapid air assaults. Gillespie joined the Army in 1963 and is a gunner in the 110th Aerial Weapons Company. he is a Mullens High School graduate. Major James W. Neal, 33, son of Lor en J. Neal of Fayetteville, was promoted at Fort Leavenworth where he attends the Army CGSC. Neal enlisted in 1955 and was last at Fort Myer. he graduated Fayetteville High, earned a WVU B.S. in 1955. Robert Lee Bentley, son of Eugene and Mrs. Bentley of Glen White, is assigned to an Army school at Fort Lee, after leave. previously at Fort Knox and a Stratton High School graduate. Staff Sgt. Wayne E. Jennings of Roanoke was named Outstanding Supply Man of the Month for the 16th Air Force at Torrejon AB, Spain, and received a $25 savings bond. He is a commissary manager. wife Larelda Ruth Kincaid, daughter of Noel H. Kincaid, attended Fayetteville High. Jennings has two children, Steven Ray and Wynn Evelyn. Technical Sg t James E. Hall, son of David and Mrs. Hall, is awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal at Wurtsmith AFB for meritorious service as a medical technician with a SAC unit in Turkey. he is now at Wurtsmith. Hall is a Mark Twain High School graduate. wife Barbara is daughter of Lawrence Carroll of Cypress, California.
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Jesse H. Gillespie
Sharon
Owen D. Gillespie
White Oak
1St Cavalry Division
Air Mobile
Robert Lee Bentley
Eugene Bentley
Glen White
Fort Lee
Fort Knox
Bentley
Stratton High School
Wayne E. Jennings
Willie E. Jennings
Roanoke
16Th Air Force
Torrejon AB
Spain
U.S
Jennings
Jefferson High School
Larelda Ruth Kincaid
Noel H. Kincaid
East End Oak Hill
Fayetteville High School
Steven Ray
Wynn Evelyn
James E. Hall
David IH. Hall
S. Air Force
Wurtsmith Afb
Mich
Hall
Turkey
Wurtsmith
Strategic Air Command
America
Mark Twain High School
Barbara
Air Force recruits from Virginia named in list
A compilation lists Calvin W Easter from Fancy Gap Virginia and several others as Air Force recruits. The names include Jackie W Davidson of Saltville Virginia Roy L Mathena II of Bluefield Virginia Larry N Azbill of Bristol Virginia Carl E Coleman of Patterson Virginia Larry A Wilson of Lansing James E Tate of Mt Hope and Franklin D Bennett of Mr Hope.
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AIR Force
Calvin W. Easter
Fancy Gap
Clifton J. Easter
Jackie W. Davidson
Saltville
Jesse Davidson
Roy L. Mathena II
Bluefield
Roy L. Mathena
Larry N. Azbill
Bristol
Neal M. Azbill
Carl E. Coleman
Patterson, Va
Holland B. Coleman
Larry A. Wilson
Lansing
Herbert L. Wilson
Franklin D. Bennett
19th Anniversary of Pastor Mitchell at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church marks the 19th anniversary of Pastor Rev. Corey O. Mitchell with services over three days and a Sunday afternoon program. Guests include Rev. W. H. Hairston Fayetteville Rev. Mac eo Early Rev. R. L. Nance along with St Matthew A M E and gospel choirs. Sponsoring groups are the Board of Deacons Deaconesses and Missionary Society. Public invited.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Corey O. Mitchell
W. H. Hairston
Fayetteville
Service Guild
Maceo
R. L. Nance
W. M. Jones
Harper Heights
S. E. Warren
M. E. English
F. N. Robinson
Mass in English to begin nationwide in US churches
American bishops in Rome for the Ecumenical Council set March 27 as the start date for English language Mass across the United States. This marks the second stage of permitting vernacular language at Mass following the earlier stage when the liturgy document became valid.
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Vatican City
UPI
United States
Rome
Ecumenical Council
Self-examination urged to spot breast cancer signs
The doctor emphasizes self checkups for breast cancer as April marks Cancer Control Month. Breast lumps are often detected by using the flat of the hand, with biopsy required to confirm malignancy. Regular annual exams help, but monthly self-exams remain essential. local American Cancer Society units offer free movies showing proper technique.
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American Cancer Society
Civic Women
Escalation Likely in Vietnam War Says UPI Report
Washington reports indicate further escalation of the Vietnam War is likely as McNamara prepares a deployment plan and aims to push US forces past the 200,000 mark while North Vietnam readies intensified actions. State and defense officials signal little hope for near peace talks despite efforts to brief Johnson.
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UPI
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson
Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
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Texas
White House
Rusk
McNamara
Pentagon
Saigon
Thieves Seek Truck Carrying 13 Tons of Baked Beans
Police hunted suspects after a truck loaded with 13 tons of baked beans was stolen in South Mimms England. The theft prompted a large scale search by authorities and inquiries are ongoing.
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South Mimms
Eng
UPI
Tests Scheduled For Licensing Water Personnel
W B Hume senior sanitarian for Raleigh County will conduct tests Dec 28 for unlicensed county water supply operators to issue licenses. A water training session was announced at the Beckley Raleigh County Board of Health meeting. An all day session will instruct plant operators in water supply sanitation and tests will follow in the afternoon. The survey of 24 public water sources found 16 needing improvements with warnings issued. Fire View water supply serving 48 persons was approved after corrections. Additional inspections included six semi-private supplies and Cranberry Creek sewage checks sent to the State Health Department. A Whitestick Creek overflow meeting with County Court Commissioners is planned for Dec 28 at the courthouse. The clinic’s heat system repairs were approved and 26 clinics served 1,263 people last month plus nurse conferences and school health programs.
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W. B. Hume
Raleigh County
Hume
Beckley-Raleigh County Board of Health
Health Department
Iater
Fire View
Cranberry Creek
State Health Department
James Burdiss
Walter James
Whitestick Creek
Paul H. Loflin
Charleston
Betty Peck
Board of Education
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