West Virginia Man Among U.S. War Fliers Held by Viet Cong
UPI reports three American airmen captured in Laos as fighting rages around the Citadel in Vientiane. Marines shell and advance, with estimates of U.S. casualties in South Vietnam rising while Communist forces press a southern wall siege. Diplomatic circles note a possible goodwill gesture tied to the Laotian capital’s status.
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Washington
UPI
North Commission
Vietnam
Heaoi
Lout Utilie
Reliaf
Hrre
Blesources
Theliliers
Alvin B. Webb Jr
Vientiane
Hayos
Tha Fiers
U.S
Jon Davin Black
Norris Miller
Wesll
Virginia
David Paul
Cain- Matheny
Indiana
UPT
Mrichard V. Fliers
Hurthal
Bord
Hovoc
Stouse
Danielleosty
Wall Berrigan
Prof
Howards
Zim
South Vietnam
Imperial
Oliver
Bylinto
Fromhe
Usem
Perfume River
America
Thue
Raleigh County Soldier Killed In Viet War
Sgt. Bernard McKinney 31 of Stotesbury is Raleigh County's 18th Vietnam fatality. He died February 8 near Quang Tri Vietnam from a hostile grenade while serving as a Marine platoon leader after 14 years in the corps. His wife Beverly and two sons live in Springfield Missouri where funeral services will be held. Neighbors have raised funds to aid the trip. his father suffers from emphysema and cannot work. Survivors include his parents wife two sons three brothers and five sisters. His younger brother Werhert was killed in Chicago less than five months earlier.
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Bernard McKinney
Burdette McKinney
Stotesbury
Raleigh County
Set McKinney
Quang ‘Ur
Viet
Marine Corps
Vietnant
Werhert
Chicago
McKinney
Ocotter
Springfield
Beverly
Hichard Alan
Kevin
Missouri
Sophia
McKinneys
Fond du Lac
Tae
Sophia High School
Dougigs
Streammwood
Larry
Roger
Shirley
Tommmay
Billie Joyer
Morris
Peggy) Niday
Stotestury
Alarming Pike Death Rate Twice US Toll Road
The West Virginia Turnpike posted the nation’s highest death rate in 1967 at 1.7 per 100 million miles, compared with the U.S. rate of 2.4 per 1 million miles. Kansas toll roads registered 0.7, while overall accidents on the West Virginia toll road rose from 1735 to 1870 with mishaps increasing from 211 to 230.
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Laarleston
UPI
West Vi
United States
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
U.S
Kansas
West Virginia
Soldier Speaks Softly For Posthumous Silver Star Honor
Posthumous Silver Star awarded to Spee4 Jackie E Bolen Jr who died Oct 17 1967 in Vietnam. Ceremony led by Col Henry C Bowden Jr at Marshall University with Lt Charles Moore present. Bolen praised for single handed bravery saving fellow soldiers during a tense jungle engagement against Viet Cong. His actions sustained until enemy forces neutralized and inspired remaining squad despite wounds.
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Vietnam
Spee
Jackie EL Bolen Jr
Jack E. Bolen
Slotesbury
Col
Henry C. Bowden Jr
Marshall University
Orchion
Speinglist Deten
Spec
Bolen
Stefhent
Raleigh County
Demonstrations Against Orangeburg Deaths Across Nine Cities
More than 2,500 Negro youths organized as the Black Student Movement protested the Orangeburg deaths in nine southern cities including Durham Raleigh Charlotte Winston Salem Greensboro Chapel Hill Denmark and Smithfield. In Durham a clash injured four and led to three arrests including social worker Howard Fuller. Protests were described as coordinated and largely peaceful except for Durham violence.
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Durham
N.C
UPT
Orangeburg
Tobacco City
Howard Fuller
G.E. Lee
Pear
Filter
North
South Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina State College
Chapel Mil
United Press International
Black Student Movement
National Guard
Raleigh
Charlotte
Winston
Local Group Plans Protest Over NBPSD Action
The Raleigh County Taxpayers Protectors Association will meet at 1 p.m. in the Raleigh County Circuit Court to protest a NBPSD sewer rate increase now before the Public Service Commission. Officials say about 200 residents have not connected, risking financial strain and potential receivership, while the district seeks to compel compliance from 135 residents in a civil action filed February 9.
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Raleigh County ‘Taxpayers Protectors Association
North Beckley
Association
Elmore
NEPSD
NBPSD
Public Service Commission
Mhoard
Rafieigh County
Comet
Thal
Study Finds WV police forces dangerously thin in counties
A three month study by the Police Advisory Commission for West Virginia finds police manpower far below national averages across all 55 counties. Governor Hulett C. Smith's panel calls for at least 3 million dollars for smaller counties and 700,000 for larger towns to meet minimal standards, with Charleston and other cities highlighted as underserviced. The report notes factors such as fulltime deputy sheriffs and county administrative duties skewing staffing, urging strengthened statewide law enforcement to reach national norms.
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Charles LA
Wash Virginia
Hulett C. Smith
West Virginia
T. A. Welly
President's Commission On Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Oan
Welly
Virg
Wally
Micie
Virginia
Welty
Charleston
Uighel
Clarkeston
Pee Cetyl Ove
Bob Grageston
Tagan
Wels
Princeton
Williamson
Morgantown
Parakeet travel concerns and local notices
A reader asks about transporting pet parakeets in an air conditioned car to Virginia Beach and whether air holes in a covered container are safe. A wildlife spokesman says it should not hurt the birds if properly contained. The message also references YMCA membership, a Sprague Ewart Ave housing question, acetone sparging advice, sheriff praise, and a complaint about home break ins and insurance.
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Gling Register
Egili
Virginia Brart
al Ui
Okey Mills
Prisners
Raleigh
J. Uy Akers
Presstime Bulletin: Johnson Backing Vietnam Commanders
Washington dispatch reports President Johnson expresses utmost confidence in General William Westmoreland, U S commander in Vietnam. Press secretary George C.deplores gossip and rumors about recalls and reshuffles. The brief bulletin notes no change in policy.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Gew Williams
Westmoreland
U. S
Weather Summary for Beckley and Vicinity
Mostly sunny and windy conditions prevail this afternoon with a mix of clouds later. Snow chances are noted with colder temperatures expected Saturday and a 29 percent chance of precipitation tonight. Winds in the 20s to 30s mph are reported, with sunrise and sunset times given.
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Beckley
Gott
POE
Noel
Hurtare
Homestead
Fla
Pellston
Mach
Charges Dropped as Mrs Maley to Start at Pinecrest
The Supreme Court exonerates HUD Maley, clearing her of fatally flawed charges and allowing temp employment with the state. Maley, once tied to a falsifying fund scandal, will begin work at Pinecrest under a reallocation of duties and a six week inventory review prior to full placement.
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Hud Maley
Nassol
Nirville
Turner
OHTA
Mineeres
Sanimiumihe Kanawha
Berkiey
Maley
Clarence Juyupoty
May Wan
Veller
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Bas Jen
1St Infantry Division
U. S. Army
Bawden
Jackie Bolen
Jarkin
Bolety Jr
Cal
Henry C. Bowilen
Trsfessor
Boca
Manporer
Keoewds
Firee
Migere
Sheri¢f
Wheeling
New Mat Linsville
Martinsburg
Wellsturg
Aunt Egle
Bridgeort
Clarksburg
eBavenswood
Dunbar
St. Albans
Nie
Feo
I Yen
Th Tri I
Rnite
Company
Rouses
Sprague
Ewart Ave
Valley Drive
Mary Nell Godhey
Stein
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