Beckley Graduate Leaving Post George Bryson Retiring After Long Tenure
Beclley graduate George Bryson announces retirement after years as McDowell County School Head. He reflects on integration, consolidation, and funding issues facing West Virginia schools, noting 48 years in education and leadership during transitions from elected to appointed superintendents. Bryson cites challenges for county systems amid budget constraints and changing demographics.
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George Bryson
McDowell
Sa Rres
Quiy Cme
Tryson
Beckley
Goncard College
Athens
Concorst Training School
Bryson
Athens High School
University of Kentucky
Concord Training School
Big, Creek High School
Wne
McDowell Cauty
Brygow
Byrd Defends Demostrators as Riftf Raffled Protest Grows
West Virginia Senator Byrd labeled demonstrators riffraff and urged orderly contact while staying at his office for hours seeking a spokesman. The protest aimed at Poor People’s Campaign and political representation in the state. Meanwhile the Scorpion submarine disappearance prompted a formal court of inquiry and an Atlantic search with five destroyers extending toward the Azores as crews pursued leads nine days since contact.
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Berawe
Torus
Boson
Ie Board of Education
Wasitington
UPL
Robert C. Berd
D-W. Va
Rose Peeneot Rane
Senate
West Virginia
Bryson
Mactia
Byrd
Rubiulk
Curl
Atlantic
Dindhti Mma
Joint
Congressional Alone Energy Committee
Atantic Fleet
Norfolk
Azores
Circles To Meet schedule changes at First United Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service circles at First United Church of Malices will keep meeting through the next three months as in the prior year with a September start, listing Circle 2 through Circle 8 leaders. Byrd criticizes the Poor People's Campaign as a fraud, citing a petition with about 600 West Virginia signatures, about 500 of which had WV addresses.
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Woman’s Society of Chrristian Service
First United Church of Malices
Glen Hutchens
Crcle
John Miller
B. B. Browner
W. H. Long
Harry Hourk
H. J. Welkle
Haul Martin
Fob Shumate
Tyron Tofer
Byrd
West
California Mayhem in Primary Campaign Continues in California
The report shows McCarthy Kennedy and Humphrey competing in the South Dakota primary with pledged delegates totaling majorities in various states. UPI tallies list Humphrey leading, McCarthy second, Kennedy third among declared delegates as George Wallace remains uncommitted. Former Gov. Edmund G. Brown aligns with Humphrey but will vote for McCarthy.
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South Dakota
McCarthy
Kennedy
Humphrey
UPI
California
Kenedy
George C. Wallace
Ubcommitted
Edmund G. Brown
Lynch
Festival plans outlined for August event at Armory
Committee outlines festival agenda for a three day event at the Ralotwh County Armory this summer featuring antique cars ghostly entertainment and public displays. Co chairs Lawrence Cavendish and McMahan with variety acts including country music and gospel singers planned two shows daily. Grace Howell and other craftsmen will display hand blown glass and other crafts while shooting demonstrations with old murals leaders are discussed.
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Anotat
Ralotwh Canty Armory
Pblic Yvelations
Mito Boslival
Eenon Katura
Vibe
P Pelophons Co
Aml
Gaspel
Antiqua Cars
Grace Howell
McMahan
Mrs. Fredays
Lawrence Cavendish
Mideast Tensions Rise After Israeli Strike Near Jordan
The report outlines Israeli threats of retaliation against Arab border attacks and Jordanian warnings of punitive raids. It notes a significant air strike on the eve of the June 5 anniversary of the 1967 war, and mentions Arab ceremonies and Soviet arms replenishment stirring regional anger.
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Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Israel
Arab Command Day
Jordaniaue
Shat
Suez Canal
Syria
Soviet Union
Wreck Kills Wife of WVU Student near Pohatcong N J
Sharon Hunt 23 wife of Walter Hunt medical student at West Virginia University died in a car train collision near Pohatcong New Jersey. Walter Hunt injured when he leaped from the car before it was struck. The train engineer charged with manslaughter.
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Pohatcong, N. J
UPD
West Virginia University
Here
Sharon Hunt
Walter Hunt
Milford
Ned
Kaufman Maintains Uncommitted Status Toward Democrats
Charleston State Senator Paul J. Kaufman informs Vice President Hubert Humphrey he has not pledged support to any presidential hopeful. He says he leans toward McCarthy and Kennedy views on Vietnam, wants rapid troop withdrawal under United Nations control, and cites fiscal needs for life and development at home over war spending.
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Charleston
Uriy
Paul J. Kaufman
Hubert Humphrey
Icteer
Kaufman
Eegeng McCarthy
Robert Kennedy
Vietnam
Lam
Jam
United States
Appanchia
Kautmith
Woman is Ordered Held on Murder Charge in 1965 Shooting
The Stover case stems from a 25 year marriage ending in divorce. Mrs Stover allegedly fired a 225 caliber automatic four times at Stiltner during an argument over a refrigerator, killing him instantly. The criminal court verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court in January. She remains free on bond and is to report to Criminal Court upon notice.
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Huddy Edgar Stiltner
Stover
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Prey
Beckley
Warhol Shot By Actress Valerie Solanas in NYC Studio
Filmmaker Andy Warhol was shot by Valerie Solanas, 28, during a studio visit in New York. Doctors assessed a 50-50 chance of survival after a four and a half hour operation. Solanas faces felonious assault and weapon charges.
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PY Lindsy van
Ruling on Death Penalty Stirring States Nationwide
The ruling halts capital punishment in multiple states and affects federal practice, with Utah, Nevada, Arkansas, and others voicing impacts. Officials note expansions or moratoriums already in place, while some states expect limited changes due to historical or procedural factors.
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Texas
Atty. Get
Crawford Martin
Huntsville
Tex
Atty
Phil Hansen
Utah
Montana
Forrest H. Anderson
Harvey Dickerson
Nevada
Whashos County
Rena Dist
Atly
William Baggio
National District Attorneys Association
Bob Scott
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Rockefeller
Florida
California
South Carolina
Warhat Wis
Thasp
Two West Virginians Killed In Vietnam
Defense Department announced that no West Virginians were among 203 Vietnam casualties. Reported deaths include Louis Reynolds of Wood County and Marine Michael Horn of Wiley Ford. Reynolds died from hostile action. Horn from nonhostile causes.
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Waphuvgtun
UPI
Defense Department
Vietnam
Louis 1 Reynolds
Willie
Roy Holds
Washington Wood County
Michael V. Horn
Michael T. Worn
Wiley Ford
Minerval
Morn
Reyr
Deaths and Funerals item with multiple regional notices
Deaths and funerals notice for Richard Bryant of Sophia includes survivor details, Vietnam veteran son Richard Jr. killed in action in 1967, funeral at Sophia Friendship Baptist Church with pallbearers named, burial at Coal Cemetery. Also obituary for Mrs. Loretta King of Montgomery with family survivors and funeral plans. service by Rev. Ferguson for 86 year old Lester resident with Greenwood Memorial Park burial.
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Richard Bryant
Richard Sheryl Meyant
Sophia
Shanks’s Ferry
Swamners County
Payette County
Inta Gus
Cordellia Murphy Beyant i
Mark Twain Ulth School
Stotesbury
Helen Wipperman Bryant
Frank
Edit) Cunningham
Lois) Lozier
Don
Shire Ivy) Shane
Midway
Terry
Prank
Devota
Leona
Thomas
Margaret Ody
Richard Jr
Vietnam
Sophia Friendship Baptist Church
W. PR. Tolliver
Burin
Fut
Fred Brown
Arville Deck
Richard Fannon
Dickie McGinnis
Gz Jones
Phillip Utt
Fred X. Williams
Wertheslay
B. F. Ferguson
B. FB. Ferguson
Lester
Hell
iMo
Warden Infant Funeral in Biloxi and Oak Hill
Robert Warden infant son of Evi Lee and Virginia Bete Warden of Biloxi Mississippi formerly Oak Hill, to be laid to rest Tuesday at 10 am at Tilghman Lawn Memorial Park with Rev J G Sutherland officiating. Tyree Funeral Home of Oak Hill arranged the services.
ARC Approves Funds for State Projects and Education
The Appalachian Regional Commission approved 1.2 million dollars to improve a Taylor County hospital and support vocational education in Harrison and Marshall Counties. The largest grant, 867,000, goes to the Harrison County Board of Education to build two vocational high schools serving 1,544 students. A 317,000 grant funds a vocational training department at John Marshall High School in Glen Dale. 262,857 funds renovations at Gratton City Hospital, including a new wing for lab, pathology, emergency, operating room and nursing offices. Funeral services are set for Mrs. Lola Montz Crotty Woods, 96, of Oak Hill, with burial at High Lawn Memorial Park. She died after a long illness in a Huntingdon nursing home. survivors include two sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren.
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Roler King
Montgomery
Arongomery
Susdoy
Eagle Central Caplist
Mary Ward
Lawcener
Atonl
Bomory
Mary
Wice
Jeremiah
Christopher
Lawrence Jr
Chestner Alley
Crescent
Trent and Durgan
Aontgomery Pendig
ARC
Charleston
UPI
Appalachian Regional Commission
Taylor County
Harrison
Marshal
Hulett Smith
Harvison County
Marshall County Board of Educssion
John Marshal High School
Glen Dale
Gratton City Hospital
Aginy
Lola Woods
Lola Montz Crotty Woods
Oak Hill
U A.m
Oak Hill Methodist Church
Tally Hanna
Robert Chenoweth
High Lawn Memoria ‘Park
Friends Way
Tyree
Huntingtom
Monroe County
Wil Abney Woods
William A. Woods
Beverly Hills Methodist Church
Huntington
FR. C. Woods
Richmond
Riley L. Bennett
Brentwood
Supervisory Staff Brought In As Strike Hits Plant
United Press International reports Kyppers Co at Follows Hue brought in supervisory personnel Monday to run operations after a 225 employee strike. Other labor disputes in the Mountain State showed no immediate signs of end. Federal mediation was planned for Wheeling and Clarksburg talks on teacher and service strikes. Barburg and Kanawha Valley unions faced slow negotiations as state Supreme Court fire service fee cases loomed.
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United Press International
Kyppers Co
Follaws- Hue
Aurten Senecal
Ainnyey
Kanners
Picbels
Senecal
Inter
Wheeling
J Public Service Run Co.t
Joseph F. McCormick
Federal Mediation
Conchin
Clarksburg
State Supreme Court
Wviking Maierial
Wey
Kanawha Valley
Ion
France Workers Reach Agreement Yet Strikes Persist
France faces a nationwide railway and industrial strike as 310000 workers vote on a new wage deal amid high unemployment and political tension. Government efforts to restart trains and subways continue while negotiations remain stalled across sectors including banks roads hospitals and defense plants.
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Joseph W. Ghigg
Paris
UPL
Ceiliong
France
Bya
Charles de Gaulle
J General Confederation of Labor
CGT
Fire Hits Nova mont Plant Warehouse in Kenova
A large storage warehouse at Nova mont Corp. in Kenova burned Monday night, with six fire units battling a stubborn blaze. No cause yet, damages not assessed. chemical tanks and production areas were protected as tank cars were moved aside. About 250 workers, plant manager Angelo Amato and safety director Warren Globe would inspect today to estimate loss and determine cause.
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Kenova
UPI
Plee
Novamont Corp
Novantont
Neal
Here
Huntington
Angelo Amato
Warren Globe
Mingo Petition Refiled in Williamson Circuit Court
Williamson County residents led by businessman Lb. N. LaPrade refiled an impeachment petition in circuit court seeking removal of five county officials including Sheriff Steve Adking and county court members Harry Artis C. I. Hamilton and W. A. Myers Sr. The suit alleges official misconduct malfeasance incompetence and neglect of duty with charges of falsifying county records and receiving kickbacks.
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Williamson
UPI
Mingo County
Lb. N. LaPrade
Steve Adking
Harry Artis
C.I. Hamilton
W. A. Myers Sr
Thomas Chafin
Jurors Excused in Raleigh County Court Term
Jurors excused for jury service in Raleigh County Cheeche Court term, with notes on additional delays. June 19 reports indicate further changes to calendar and court proceedings.
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Raleigh County
Cheeche Court
Alotum
Celonial Court Cent Jy
Manilay
Court Refuses To Hear Suit Against WVU Dorms
Beechurst Avenue Joint Venture sues WVU Board of Governors and President James G. Carlow alleging sub standard housing. The State Supreme Court denied the appeal Tuesday, holding WVU duty to declare poor housing off campus under an agreement. The firm claimed WVU forced students to stay in private dormitories until filled before permitting sub standard housing rents.
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Charleston Aupi
West Virginia University
State Supreme Court
Beechurst Avenue Joint Ven Uite
WVU
WVU Board of Governors
James G. Carlow
Hurricane pummels Florida coast near Punta Gorda and Tampa
Hurricane winds drove ashore near Punta Gorda and moved northeast along the Peace River. Evacuations stretched from Sanibel to Tarpon Springs as warnings extended coast to coast. Shelters housed about 135 people in Tampa while officials warned of possible tornadoes and heavy rains across central Florida. The storm later aimed toward the Atlantic near Cape Kennedy as supplies and civil defense steps remained on alert.
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Punta Gorda
Tampa
Peace River
Atlantic
Cape Kennedy
Marcy Beach
Tarpon Springs
Gulf Coast
Port Myars
Unla Gorda
Gulf Sanibel
Basa Grade
Civil Defense
Abbots Center
Fort Myers
Novi
Florida
Melbourne
Cedar Key
Abby
Key West
Huala
Florida Straits
Florida Ays
Valdelild
April Goais
Mod
Saoyil Gennd
Koy Weal
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Virginia
Tifetine
Offfryson
Cums
Rices
McDoweth County
UPT
Ina
Bryson Siti
McDowell County
Bergson
Hope
South Kanawha St
Backlay
W. You
Mideast
Johnson
Thomas £. Robinson
United Nations
Kosygin
Glassboro
Savick Unione Sone Une
White House
HHH
Tolay Warhol
Sliss Solanas
Greenwich Village
the Village Voide
Society For Cutting Up Men
SCUB
Warhol
Campbell Soup
Age San
Miss Solanas
Sciare
Times Square
Redyeen
Mario Amaya
Lorton
Movement For Abolition
Dawol
Simset
Expreme
Chelsea Trie
Tach Eye
Pinlghinent
Main Street
MT. Hope
Order OF the Gginin Aui
Iroler
Robert Warden
National Defense
Atomic Energy Commission
Cal
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Mingo
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