Viet Cong Gunfight With UPI Crew Over Viet Nam Sky
UPI Vice President reports on a helicopter mission near Tan Son Nhut Airport as gunfire erupts. Capt Bert Smith and crew, including Vietnamese cameraman Minh, defend against Viet Cong fire while surveying Nui Ba Den sanctuary. They land briefly at a jungle camp and are welcomed by Sgt. Donkowskis.
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Bert Smith
UPI
White House
Merriman Smith
Army
145Th Aviation
Bryce
Saigon River
Dodge
Smith
Nui Ba den
Miller
Daniel Donbkow
Dixon City
Fire-Damaged Duncan-Catron Building to Be Restored
The Duncan-Catron Motor Co. building on Prince Street gutted by last Easter's fire will be restored by Means Lumber Co of Sisson Street at an estimated $6,000. The Beckley fire forced 20 firefighters and eight volunteers to battle the blaze for about six hours, damaging seven cars in the basement while apartments above lost most belongings.
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Duncan-Catron Motor Co
Prince Street
Walter Duncan
Beckley
City of
Duncan
Third Avenue
Dodge
Beckley Fireagent
Hagers
Court Rules Against George Willis in 1963 Explosion Case
The West Virginia State Supreme Court refused to reverse a Raleigh County Circuit Court ruling ordering Willis Gas and Water Works owner George Willis to pay $27,000 in jury and wrongful death claims arising from a 1963 gas explosion at Adeline Wiley’s home. Wiley died and two others survived.
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Charleston
UPI
State Supreme Court
Raleigh County
George Willis
Willis Gas and Water Works
Adeline Wiley
Shuttle Car Operator Safety Rules Recount
A Virginia mine safety bulletin emphasizes constant alertness for shuttle car operators due to underground hazards. It covers pre shift checks, cable identification, avoiding hot splices, keeping power on correct cables, maintaining haulway conditions, watching for water and fallen material, proper positioning, staying within the seat, and reporting roof changes for crew safety.
Veterans benefits questions from the South Pacific era
A reader asks about VA benefits for a Catholic chaplain who left the priesthood after World War II and seeks guidance on veteran entitlements. The reply confirms eligibility for same benefits as honorably discharged WWII veterans and directs contacting the VA regional office for specifics.
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South Pacific
U. S. Navy
Varney Plant Sold To Richmond Firm
The Small Business Administration sold the National Seating and Dimension plant at Varney West Virginia to Smith Turner Wood Products Inc of Roanoke Virginia for 400000. The purchase follows a year of labor and financial problems with SBA oversight. New owners plan to resume operations with local labor and consider former employees for hiring. Smith Turner is led by E P Tatum Smith with James W Turner and G Marshall Munday as officers.
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Smith-Turner
E.P. Tatum Smith
Roanoke
James W. Turner
G. Marshall Munday
Tech Receives Grant for Carbon Pile Reactor Project
Dr L C Nelson president of West Virginia Institute of Technical Engineering at Tech announces a grant to build a carbon pile reactor. Associate professor William Smith of the Chemical Engineering Department notes the sole similar reactor in the state college system is at West Virginia University.
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L. C. Nelson
West Virginia Institute Ofannorical Engineering
Tech
Essor William Smith
Ch’s
Chemical Enginee Department
Smith
State College
West Virginia University
Deadline to file for tax deed after 1963 sale
Raleigh County Clerk O. Smitty Smith warns that individuals who bought delinquent 1963 real estate at the October 1964 sheriff sale have until the end of December to apply to the county clerk for a tax deed. Failing to apply by the deadline will forfeit their rights.
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Raleigh
O. “Smitty” Smith
Building Permit Issued For New Drug Store
Rotin Construction Co. of Princeton received a building permit for a $75,000 Super-X Drug Store to be built beside Kroger on North Valley Drive. Construction starts within 10 days. Kroger Co. Cincinnati division awarded the contract. The store will be the first in southern West Virginia, with Clifton Forge, Virginia as the nearest existing location.
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Rotin Construction Co
Princeton
Kroger Co
North Valley Drive
Cincinnati Drug Division
West Virginia
Clifton Forge
Vegetable Oil Definition From Seeds and Fruit
Vegetable oil refers to any oil derived from seeds or fruit. It encompasses a broad range of plant oils used in cooking and manufacturing, including distinctions from animal fats and mineral oils.
Court orders favor defendant in damage suit
Circuit Norman y Guaranty Co. filed an order in favor of the defendant in a damage suit. Frank Corder of Corder Smoke less Coal Co. entered suit in November last year. Judge Knapp overruled a motion for summary judgment by plaintiffs David Ashworth and Paul J. Fourney. The decision favored Corder for damages allegedly caused by fire or by Bon March, 1963, at Wyco in a metal house building with a motor and generating set. Other orders by Judge Knapp included default judgments against Thrifty Dain, Inc. for $544.15 and a suit by Bluefield Retreading and Vulcanizing Co. against Jan Campbell Music Co. for $864, which was dismissed on a motion by the plaintiff after an initial judgment in its favor with interest from Nov. 8.
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Circuit Norman Y Guaranty Co
Baltimore
Frank Corder
Corder Smokeless Coal Co
Knapp
David Ashworth
Paul J. Fourney
Corder
Bon March
Wyco
Jack A. Mann
Judge Knapp
A Box Corp
New Ohio, Inc
Thrifty Dain, Inc
Beckley
Bluefield Retreading and Vulcanizing Co
Jan Campbell Music Co
Raleigh County Horsemen Plan Annual Dinner Meeting
The Raleigh County Horsemen Association sets its annual dinner for 7 30 p m on December 15 at the Glass House. The dinner committee includes Mrs Alan Susman as chairman and several others. At Monday night’s meeting a large slate was elected to the board of directors with 22 named members. New officers will be elected at the next regular session.
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Raleigh County Horseman Association
Glass House
Alan Susman
A. S. Bair
Harry Cooper
Albert Tieche
Collis Amon
R. D. Calloway
John Fotos
H. W. Fisher
Ed Huff
Periodontal treatment can save teeth in many cases
The article explains that periodontal disease can be cured or controlled with modern dentistry. It outlines causes such as plaque and tartar, contributing factors like crooked teeth and poor health, and details the treatment process including examination, X rays, root curettage, and pocket cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Hunger strike at Rider College over administration policy
Ten students at Rider College in Trenton launch a hunger strike protesting an administration policy. The action, begun last Saturday, involves college students and draws support from Yale University students. The dispute centers on working conditions and shift lengths with concerns over meal breaks and duty requirements.
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Trenton
N.J
UPI
Rider College
Yale University
Rider
Dene
Legend says siege of Troy lasted a century
The legend records the Trojan War as lasting 100 years, a long siege shaping ancient lore. The tale centers on heroes like Achilles and notable events that defined classical myth and its enduring impact on literature and art.
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Troy
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A. R
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Lions International
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Sam Sez
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