Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
U S Air Force 1st Lt Mason H Beckett Jr attended a SAC Combat Crew Conference at Barksdale AFB Louisiana chosen for his potential to improve SAC The 410th Bomb Wing at K I Sawyer AFB Michigan lists his education Woodrow Wilson HS 1964 and US Air Force Academy 1968 His wife Sharon is from Manitou Springs Colorado Sgt Ledworth Helm of Pax High School 1964 is with the 437th Military Airlift Wing at Charleston AFB South Carolina The unit earned the USAF Outstanding Unit Award for 1969 70 and completed 2927 combat relief and resupply missions carrying 64086 tons of cargo and 197214 passengers to Vietnam Lagos Nigeria Dulles The report mentions D Lilly who graduated basic training at Great Lakes and Navy Seaman Apprent Roger L Elmore aboard USS San Diego attending Farragut ceremony in Ciudadela Admiral Farragut and the San Diego delegation The Navy lists P O 3 C Wilbert L Martin aboard USS Ticonderoga in the Western Pacific The carrier joined a US Japanese anti submarine exercise near Japan Navy Seaman Samuel Glasco and P O 2C James J Mims are noted with routes Oak Hill Beckley and Route 65 Ghent The Navy Ensign Walter E Jones soloed a Navy T 34B Mentor at Pensacola completing the first major step toward Navy Aviator status The piece also mentions Robindue University Lafayette Indiana and other service details
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U. S. Air Force
Mason H. Beckett Jr
Mason H. Beckett
Beckley
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Second Air Force
Barksdale Afb
Beckett
America
K. I. Sawyer Afb
Mich
Woodrow Wilson High School
U. S. Air Force Academy
Sharon
George C. Whitt
Wasington, Ave
Manitou Springs, Colo
Ledworth Helm
G. C. Johnson
Pax
437Th
Charleston Afb
S. C
Helm
Military Airlift Command
Vietnam
Lagos
Nigeria
Pax High School
Dorothy
James Davis
Willis Branch
Cam Ranh Bay AB
Navy
James J.mims
Carolyn A. Mims
Route 1
Oak Hill
Ticonderoga
Pacific
Japan
Walter E. Jones
Bettie J. Roark
Route 65
Ghent
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
Robindue University
Lafayette
Ind
Dear Dr Lamb On Jaw Joint Cracking And Height Woes
A reader asks about a jaw hinge cracking noise and limited opening. Dr Lamb says joint inflammation or muscle spasm are possible and suggests dental exam plus home ice massage and mouth-opening exercises. A second reader seeks height increase at 22. advice emphasizes attitude, counseling, and that bones won’t grow taller.
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Lawrence Lamb
M. D
Dr. Lamb
Readner
Napoleon
First moving camera used on Venice gondola in 1896
United Press International notes the first known use of a mobile motion picture camera when a cameraman mounted the device on a gondola to film Venice in 1896.
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United Press International
Venice
Costs rise for summer vacations and car ownership in Raleigh
AAA reports travel costs up 16 percent from two years prior with an average 46 per day per couple, based on 300 miles daily at 14 mpg. The study also shows Raleigh County drivers spend about 1,550 annually to own and drive a late model sedan, totaling 40.1 million dollars for local cars and 7.94 million in service receipts due to high travel.
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American Automobile Association
AAA
Raleigh County
West Virginia Forest Camp Invites Forty Boys
UPI reports 40 boys aged 16 to 20 were invited to the 16th annual West Virginia Forest Industries Boys Camp at Camp Pocahontas near Bartow from July 18 to 24. Courses on conservation and forestry will be offered. The article notes the chrysanthemum crest of the imperial Japanese family.
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Bartow
UPI
West Virginia Forest Industries
Camp Pocahontas
Here
Citation Honors MacArthur Soldier Posthumously
A deceased MacArthur soldier was cited posthumously at a ceremony at Beckley AFEES. SFC William P. Wheeler served at Aberdeen Proving Ground from 1967 until his death in 1970. His Army Commendation Medal cited his meritorious service as senior instructor and section chief, with notable improvements in instruction and reduced student failures.
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MacArthur
U. S. Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station
AFEES
Beckley
U. S. Army Ordnance Center
Aberdeen Proving Ground
William P. Wheeler
Wheeler
Army Commendation Medal
United States Army Ordnance Center
United States Army
Correction on ownership of Record Shack at 605 Beaver Ave
The Sunday edition misstated Arnell Church as owner. The shop is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Winston. Church is a former owner of the business.
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Arnell Church
Beaver Ave
Church
Samuel Winston
Souvenir Envelopes Mark Inauguration of New Postal Service
The July 1 Postal Service Day introduces souvenir envelopes bearing the USPS seal. Available free one per customer at all area post offices, first come, first served, without a stamp. Also announced are Eisenhower silver dollars and proof coins with limited production, plus commemorative stamp posters and order forms at local offices. Beckley facility serves Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming counties. postmaster B Earl Rice to attend Philadelphia dedication.
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Postal Service
United States Postal Service
U. S. Postal Service
Washington
Chicago
United States Assay
San Francisco
Assay
Beckley Sectional Service
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Beckley
C. Graham, Hin
Questions And Answers For Vets Drawer of VA benefits guidance
Editor notes veterans and families ask about VA programs. Read answers re compensation for enlisted sons, GI Bill eligibility with active duty, death pension and income limits, educational allowances for children of disabled veterans, and part time training under vocational training programs.
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Veterans Administration
William Henry Harrison and His Ten Children
Historical note details that William Henry Harrison fathered ten children, four of whom were living at the time he assumed the presidency, illustrating a large family lineage during his era.
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William Henry Harrison
Gas Giant Drills Deep, Eyes Appalachian Gas Riches
Columbia Gas System geologists target the Appalachian Basin as a prime natural gas source. Deep drilling operations proceed despite high risk, aiming to boost knowledge and supply which currently makes up about 12 percent of Columbia Gas's total gas.
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Columbia Gas System
Appalachian Basin
United States
Columbia Gas
Appalachian
Columbia
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D. Lilly
William N. Lilly
Bradley
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, Ill
Roger L. Elmore
Walter H. Elmore
Route 2
San Diego
U. S
Admiralty
P. O
C. Wilbert L. Martin
Melba L. Martin
Matoaka
Samuel W. Glasco
Samuel Glasco
F. St., Beckley
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
Holic Beckleyans
Steve B
Barbara Karis Wood
Williams St
Lagonissi
Greece
Acropolis
Athens
Woodies
Germany
U.S. Army
Morgantown
Ions
Professional Pharmacy
West Virginia
Prescription
Bernie Kluesner
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Stanaford RD
Rice
Philadelphia
Wildcat
Afhamapin Cc
West VI
Beckley National Bank
FDIC
Gas Company
Marble Cliff
Ohio
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