Maggie the Army mule remembered for daring perimeter ventures
In a wartime tribute, soldiers recall Maggie the Army mule famed for loyalty and mischief. She traveled from post to post from Ft. Campbell to Viet Nam on shipboard with the unit, enjoyed baths, and string of nicknames. She was killed by a sniper after wandering near the perimeter.
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Maggie
Columbus
States
Ft. Campbell
Ft. Knox
Ft. Stewart
Viet Nam
Courageous Copter Crews At A Show They Figured Some Would Die
A Marine helicopter overloaded with 25 aboard designed for nine came under heavy fire in Nam. First Lt. William J. Gregory and crewman Ressler were among those shot down. Surviving crew members evacuated to safety as Marines returned to recover the downed helicopter crew led by Lt. Joe House.
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Robert Ibrahim
DA Nang
South Viet Nam
Magun
Hell
Ressler
Ahsle
William J. Gregory
Williston Park
N.Y
Pessler
Aiee Ieee
Lance
Stephen Co. C. Reynolds
Sani Po
Joe House
Ra Eed
AJC Urges Policy Change On Foreign Service Oversight
The American Jewish Congress calls for a policy shift to limit government overreach and protect noninterference in national service matters, arguing current laws threaten foreign service independence and require reconsideration by lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
AJC
Foreign Service
Fiduciary notice before me for settlement accounts
Notice that the following accounts are before me for settlement: Beckley National Bank and Committee for Otis W. Anderson, incomber accounting before the Probate Court. County of Raleigh West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley National Bank
Otis W. Anderson
Eotaleigh
West Virginia
Probate notices for Hess and Peterson estates filed Raleigh
Betty Lou executrix of Winnie May Hess and Anna M. Peterson administratrix of Raymond C. Peterson, deceased, file in Raleigh County. Commissioner of Accounts Roy A. Cunningham notes filing date 3-14. RR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou
Winnie May Hess
Anna M. Peterson
Raymond C. Peterson
Roy A. Cunningham
County of Raleigh
Framing business ad and service listings mix
A jumble of local classified items includes picture framing services out of Beckley and Oak Hill offerings. Ads cover carpentry, home appliances, plumbing, radio servicing, job opportunities, used items, and real estate notes with contact details and prices.
Mathias Announces Run for Congress in California
Bob Mathias a 35 year old Republican and former Olympic decathlon champion announced his intention to run for Congress challenging Rep Harlan a seven term Democrat in California's 18th District Mathias resides in Visalia and runs a boys camp near Kings Canyon National Park He won Olympic decathlon titles in London 1948 and Helsinki 1952.
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Mathias
Bakersfield
Calif
UPI
Bob Mathias
Rep
Harlan
California
Visalia
High Sierra
Kings Canyon National Park
London
Helsinki
Kidd Barber Shop Opens Daily at Oakwood Ave
Kidd Barber Shop at 1012 N Oakwood Ave lists hours from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with haircuts priced at 1 to 5 dollars before 5 p.m. and 1.25 dollars after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. contact number 2352 4008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd Barber Shop
Oakwood Ave
Maintenance Man Wanted for Maryland Apartment Project
Help wanted notices show positions for a maintenance man aged 45 to 86 in Silver Springs Maryland with electrical education and experience, box ad details, and wage notes. Additional postings seek male car hops 18 and over for health card, married man with car over 21, a cook with experience at Beckley operation with apply hours and contact numbers.
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Beckley
Washington, D.C
Chevy Chase
Maryland
Silver Springs
Royal standard typewriter with one cps
Used cabinet model machine with Rice 96 conditions new. 169.95 Pay off 63.67 or 8 pay. Phone 252. Monthly payments of 7.50. Street address 6196 Stwood Drive Beckley 253-6196.
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Beckley Glass CO
City Avenue
Pense Sarin Mcrarianiess Sd Ons Cme Oes
Electrolux
Glen Daniel
Shumate Street
Oak Hill
Stwood Drive
Beckley
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Wright
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Cal
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Daniel
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Willey Brothers
Hinton
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Mabscott
E. A. Thompson
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Prince Street
Will
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Pineville
Mullens
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Raymond's
Fayette
J. C. Go
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Artex
Thelma Hutchison
Ronceverte
D. S. Pennington
Hin Rainelle
Government Employees Insurance Cos
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U Ted
R. L
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Anim
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Tony's
Skelton
Stephen Halash
Wilson's Furniture
South
Pre & R
Igood
Ashworth’s
Julius Kopec
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Mary Carter
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Nash Campbell
PACK
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Wilson
Kanawha
Dorothy
Kenmore
Lady Kenmore Washer
SEARS
K. M. Walker Fabric & Novelty Shop
Vance Drive
Payner
S. Oakwood
Colony Drug & A. P
Homelite
Dearing Bros
Call Landers
Beckley Awning CO
Beckley Neeser Corp
Rince St
Beckley Music Center
Neville St. Ph
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Main St
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Joe Pachuta
Mellon St
Red Dog
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Tipple
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Dozer
Harper
Flowers FC
Occasiaons
Floral
Denish Eisenhower
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Perry’s Tax Service
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Pat H. Wheeler
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Means Lumber Co. Co
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Prince
Argyle
Beckley Honda
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John Greene
LE Co
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KLAUS
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