Improved Weapons Crossbows Disappear From VC Arsenal
NEA dispatch by Tom Tiede surveys the evolving Viet Cong arsenal as of 1967, noting a shift from primitive arms to a vast, diverse stockpile. The report highlights models from AK-47s to MG-34s, and explains how looted and donated weapons flood VC caches while maintenance keeps gear battle ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tiede
NEA
New York
Vietnam
Space glows in X rays from primeval fireball and quasars
Astronomers report that all space glows with diffuse X rays tied to the big bang. They announce first X-ray from a quasar and confirm M87 as a massive X-ray and radio source, plus three unidentified distant X-ray sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Myler
Washington
UPI
Milky Way
Herbert Friedman
Naval Research Laboratory
Friedman
White Sands
N.M
Earth
Byrd questions Congo action and warns of Vietnam risk
Senator Robert Byrd joined Johnson critics in a Senate speech blasting the Congo intervention. He questioned three loads of paratroopers and argued such moves should be UN debated and not unilateral. He urged airlifting citizens only and noted the plan could echo Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
Johnson
Vietnam
Congo
Senate
Byrd
United Nations
Criticized Police Chief Reappointed in Weirton
Edward Frankovitch was reappointed by Weirton City Council to a four year term as police chief. The council voted 5 to 2 despite criticism over his work attendance and travel. He will be sworn in for the $8,000 yearly post amid petitions urging his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weirton
UPI
Edward Frankovitch
Frankovitch
Charleston
West Virginia Police Chief Association
Governor’s Crime Commission
Khrushchev in Exile TV Special Delayed by All Star Game
Hollywood critic notes NBC TV aired Khrushchev in Exile late after an All-Star baseball game, delaying the program. He surveys Khrushchev’s views from his Moscow area home, praising the Russian music and home movies while critiquing the commercials as intrusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
Anaheim
Calif
Nikita Khrushchev
America
Disneyland
Khrushchev
East
Midwest
New York
Washington, D.C
Moscow
Edwin Newman
Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Henry Cabot
Lodge
Eisenhower
Mao Tse-tung
Nbc-Tv
Newman
Obituary notices and classifieds from Beckley area
Multiple death notices list ages and burial details for Bolt F David, Porter George C Sen., Layton Alice S., Lilly Roy E., Dixon Daniel Ross, plus job ads for a mechanic and carpenters and a Blue Circle Ranch ad. Locations include Beckley and surrounding cemeteries, with funeral homes Rose and Quesenberry Caliee and Keiser Bryant. 1960s-1990s tone with specific addresses and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Porter
George C
Druid Avenue
Beckley
Keyser- Bryant Funeral Home
Sunset Memorial Park
Second Robbery Suspect Seugat Identified in Morgantown
Morgantown deputies said they are pursuing a second suspect in the attempted farmed robbery of an Arnettsville grocer who was wounded by a gunshot. Five persons identified William E. Lewellyn, 21, Morgantown, as one of the two suspects. Lewellyn is held as a suspect. The grocer’s owner, Mrs. Georgia Fisher, is listed in satisfactory condition at University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
UPS
Arnettsville
William E. Lewellyn
Lewellyn
Georgia Fisher
University Hospital
Congress May Ban All Cigarette Ads
Federal Communications Commissioner Kenneth Cox told the South Carolina Broadcasters Association that Congress may ban all cigarette advertising after citing FTC findings that health warnings have little effect. He noted the FTC report urged stronger warnings and may call for stricter measures. Florists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Beach
S.C
UPI
Kenneth Cox
Congress
Cox
South Carolina Broadcasters Association
Federal Trade Commission
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Europe
United States
U. S
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Lula White
Piedmont Road
West Virginia
Ella C. Ringstaff
Perry H. Sarrett
Maranda Mae Radford
I Walter A
Gene) Burke
Ic. M. Honaker
Emmet Shrewsbury
Joe C. Bowling
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Ella C
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Walter A
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Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
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UPID
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Ohio
Texas Force
Home Modernization Co
TV In Review
A. Hasselblad
CBS
Andersson
Bolt Bolt
David F
Lester
Caliee Funeral Home
Elden Pauley
Caliee
Caffee Funeral Home
Keiser-Bryant Funeral Home
Layton
Alice S
Stantope Court
Nody
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chanel
South Kanawhe Street
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
StoHie Parsons
Miller Cemetery
Rock Creek
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Lilly
Roy E
Glen Morgan
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral
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Cranberry Community
Ernest @arley
Reed-Smith
Daniels
Rose & Quesenverry Fumeral Chapel
City Avenue
Wanda
Robert Smith
Lear Sandin
Todd’s Grocery and Hardware
Beaver
Warden
Stanaford
Collie Beckley
Gray Lumber Co
Crab Orchard Road
W. G. Gallimore
Helen
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Baha’s Group
Sam Foley
Lowell Foley
J & C Painting, Inc
Park Ave
Nitro
W. VA
Enterpress
Offfset
Southern Institute of, iGraphic Arts
Southern Institute
Nashville
Tennessee
John W. Eye CO
W. Neville
Briggs
Stratton
Activ Ty
Ashworth’s
Prince St. Ph
Pat H. Wheeler
North End Valley
Wright
Pickup & Delivery
Crab Orchard
W.va
W. Neville St. Fh
Dia
Ashworth Firestone
Plumbina & Heaime
Sophia Builders
R. M. Simmons, Jr
Glen Daniel
Water & Industrial
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Jan Campibeli Music Co
Dial
William D. Sharpe
Mound Street
Mt. Hope
Ralph FE. Smith
Eee Avenue
Plymouth
Richard van Buren
Valley ‘Drive
Beckley W. Va
Virginia
Bluefield
DC Current
DC Central
DC Motor
Spluefield
Jim Rehell
Lambert Drive
Toledo
Gauley Bridge
Oak Hill
Rainelle
Meadow Bridge
Summersville
Oceana
Pineville
Welch
Temple
Galis Manufacturing Co
Fairmont
R. K. Flourey
Will Mayo Lawson
Will J. C. Adkins
Will Irene Lilly
Mabscott
CIA
Beckler
Freddie
Avon Mgr
Dreama Davis
Dille
HW. Va
Charles House
Cort Cosmetics
Logan
Jim Walter Corp
iPass
Canada
Mr. Siewerth
Trinton
Kinson
R. L. Stinson
O. H. Bennett
AKC
Amsters
Nature Shop
Scott's Toy Kennels
Moore Stables
Glenn Avenue
Richard Snuffer
Fotos and Company
Food Service
Pnone
Farmer's Market
Call
Skel
Rhode Island
Blue Circle Ranch
Bradley
Lonestar Boat
Lonestar
Call Hinton
Appleby Boats
Ashworth's
Wilson's
T Kanawha
IFOR
Golden Eagle
Fayette
Sparks TV & Appliance
Hall Ft
McCulloch Chain
Bashams Garage
Oak Paone
Rhodes Supply
Saco Dog
Valley Dr
North
Sears Coal Furnace
Sears Oil Furnace
Electric Sham
Foster Hardware
Prince Street
Electrolux
Teina
Asher
Jectrolex
Temple St. St
Dearing Bros. Prosperity
W. Ya
PACH
S_ Fayette
Barnett
Lex. Sophia Tire
Bers Cs
Skelton
Best Furniture Co
S. Fayette St
Used
J. Walker
Zenith
Dortheimer
James H. Mills
Pcsanashsse
Woodlife Preserver
Redwood Rez Means Lumber Co
Sisson St
Passassib
Bass
Beckley Tire & Rubber Co
Ralph Jackson
Webb ‘& Neal Funeral Home
Thomas Penen
Thomas Funeral Home
Ansted
Eternal Light Funeral Homes
A. L. Landers
Prince St. Dial
F.H.A
Cecil O. Lilly
Beckley Maytag
Neville
Underwood Lumber CO
Shady Spring
Acme Construction Co
Martina Tile Co
Vance Drive Ph
Bill West
Ph. Beckley
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