Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Army Sgt. Thomas E Belcher of Pineville received the Army Commendation Medal in Korea for meritorious service while stationed at Redstone Arsenal Alabama. Cadet Sgt David B Vaughan at West Point earned the Distinguished Cadet Award for top 5 percent in academics and overall achievement. Airman Larry E Cook of Pineville deployed to Thailand with the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing to Korat RTAF Base. Privates Sidney R Bradford and Douglas B Akers completed eight weeks of basic training at Ft Jackson South Carolina.
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Army
Thomas E
Ar- Belcher
Redstone Arsenal
Ala
Herbert Belcher
Mullens
Pineville Receuvitiy
Gladys
Mendation
Korea
Belcher
David B. Vaughan
Paul
Tenance
Vaughan
Woodlawn Ave
31Th Ordnance Company
Beckley
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Larry E. Cook
Aaron O. Cook Jr
Pineville
Io Thailand
U.S. Air Force
354Th Tactical
Cook
Myrtle Beach Afb
S. C
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base
United States
Pacific
Pineville High School
Sidney R. Bradford
Mollie Bradford
Patty
Douglas B. Akers
Glen M. Akers
Phil Ave
Ft. Jackson
Bradford
Akers
2Nd Brigade
West Virginia University
Pierce Named Personnel Head of Westmoreland Coal Division
Clarence Glenn Pierce II of Beckley is named personnel manager for the Winding Gulf Division of Westmoreland Coal Co. He comes from the West Virginia Department of Employment Security in Beckley and holds a BA in sociology from Morris Harvey College. He is pursuing a master's in guidance and counseling at West Virginia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Glenn Pierce II
Beckley
Winding Gulf Division
Westmoreland Coal Co
West Virginia Department of Employment Security Office
Pierce
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley College
Marshall University
Kappa Alpha Order
Morris Harvey College
University of Illinois
West Virginia
Pico
Shopping Hints for a Smoking Christmas Season
New York shoppers get tips from the Better Business Bureau Metropolitan New York on avoiding deceptive selling. The notice cautions to verify bargains that seem too good to be true and to check quality and workmanship before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Better Business Bureau
New York University
Crawford
Thelbe True
Brenda Reed
Orchard
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Clarence G. Pierce
Orchard Avenue
Beckley First Christian Church
West Virginia
Tax Office Temporarily Closes for Year-End Reports
Taxpayers needing receipts for personal property tax payments to renew motor vehicle licenses should pay at the Raleigh County Sheriff's office before December 1. The tax office will close during December to complete year-end reports, announced Chief Sheriff’s Deputy D. L. Keadle.
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Raleigh County
D. L. Keadle
Buying Toys Safely This Christmas Season
Advice warns buyers to check if batteries are included and to avoid high pressure sales. Be wary of temporary storefronts and street peddlers selling bargains who may not offer refunds after Christmas. Buy from reputable merchants.
Planting Initiative Urged for Manila Inmates
An official from a citizens group urged Manila authorities to find unused space inside the city jail compound for a planting project to help rehabilitate prisoners. Nick Alcantra advocated the program to teach inmates horticulture skills.
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Planting Confidence Manila
UPD
Manila
Nick Alcantra
Becket County Mayor Donates Pool Fund Salary
Beckley Mayor John H. McCulloch has fulfilled a pledge to donate his salary to the city pool fund. The pool at New River Park opened with Olympic-size facilities, funded by a $5,000 mayoral pledge and a broader fund drive chaired by Frank Rodriguez and A. P. Gonzalez. The overall project cost about $176,330, with $107,299 still owed to the contractor. Interim financing of about $53,649.50 may be needed, and $8,000 from the governor’s office has been delivered.
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Beckley
John H
McCulloch
New River Park
Rais i
Sanitary Board
Lin
Cchecks
City Recorder
Larry Stover
Frank Rodriguez
Midwestern Pool Corp
Stover
Midwestern
Council
West Virginia names 12 area President’s Scholars in 1972 list
A total of 614 WVU students earned President’s Scholar honors for the Spring Semester 1972 for straight A averages. Twelve area students from Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming counties are named, with Beckley Fayetteville Mullens and Wyco represented by freshman sophomores juniors and graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
WVU
James G. Harlow
Register
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Michael Justin Lewis
Rock Creek
Fayetteville
County
James Michael Beane
Earl Beane
High St
Thomas Edward Blume
Julian S. Blume
Ankrom St
Wyoming County
Kathleen K. Adams
Alda Adams
Frantz Ave
Barbara Ann Davis
William A. Davis
Maple Ave
Barry Erle Dooley
Harold C. Dooley
Poplar St
Shelia Raye Thomas
George R. Thomas
Moran Ave
Mullens
David Jordan Bailey
Mable Bailey
Wyco
Winter travel safety tips from National Safety Council
Chicago report highlights winter road hazards and heavy traffic during holidays. Advice emphasizes prep like brakes lights wipers battery and ignition. start early allow time for delays slow down belt up. reinforced and studded tires improve traction. watch for pedestrians in bad weather.
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Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
Kentucky eyes 300000 to 350000 more nonagricultural jobs
Kentucky Commerce Commissioner Damon Harrison says the state must create 300000 to 350000 additional nonagricultural jobs over the next ten years to keep pace with population growth and a expanding economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
UPD
Kentucky
Damon Harrison
Pets Available At County's Animal Shelter
Virgil Ayers of the Raleigh County Animal Shelter says about 1,000 dogs have found homes in 18 months and 49 dogs and cats were placed in the last month. The shelter houses roughly 20 dogs and 15 cats. animals not rehomed in ten days are put to sleep and buried at the Lanark landfill. Fees are $2 for puppies, $5 for larger dogs, $2 for cats, and 50 cents for kittens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Ayers
Raleigh County
Worley Road
Ayers
Lanark
Raleigh County Court
Sheriff’s Department
Head Start Directors Pick CAA Delegate
Mrs Aithea Marks chair of Raleigh County Head Start Board will join the Raleigh County Community Action Association board. The group met Tuesday and approved hiring Peggy Workman of Rock Creek as a head start teacher. Mrs Marks will replace Hate Albert Patrick on the RCCAA board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aithea Marks
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Community Action Association
Marsh Fork
Peggy ‘Workman
Rock Creek
Marks
Albert Patrick
Irccaa
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Elks Club
Morris Harvey
Tax Office
Aeil
Prince Street
Sexrcee
Pacquins
Mennen
Dia
Mavis
Love ME
Cologne
Bk Cas
Little Miss
By Jergens
Jergens
Black & Decker
Blacks
Decker
Ironing Board
General Electric
Lily
Cates
Ohie
U. S
Maria L. Luchini
Joseph Luchini
S. Kanawha St
Reginald
Jack O’neal
A. Allen Bliss
N.oakwood Ave
Margaret L. ‘Simpson
R.R. Simpson
Harper ‘Road
Janet Kay Underwood
Lemuel ‘H. Underwood
Crescent, Road
NASA
Flight Research Center
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
USAF
Animal Shelter
CAA
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