14 Jun 1998
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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1998
Page
1
Flag Day commemorates the June 14 1777 Continental Congress decision designating a 13 stripe red and white flag with a blue field and 13 white stars. The current flag features 50 stars representing the states.
Civil rights leaders and politicians gathered in Jasper Texas to urge an end to racial violence during the funeral of James Byrd Jr a black man dragged to death behind a pickup by white supremacists. Byrd 49 died after being beaten and chained to a truck on a rural road three white men Brew er Berry and King face murder charges with Byrd killed for his race.
David Weinlich, after years of planning, found his bride through a bridal candidate mixer at the Mall of America. Elizabeth Runze, 28, was selected by friends and relatives from dozens of candidates from several states, and the couple exchanged vows Saturday in a ceremony at the mall.
Authorities report a severe thunderstorm with straight line winds up to 65 mph striking MacArthur about 3 a.m. Toppled trees, broken fences and power outages followed. Howard Dillon described yards strewn with debris and shattered windows as residents began cleanup efforts.
Laura Maxwell organized a three day two night outdoor program for preteen girls in the New River Gorge. Participants including Erin Collins and teammates learned rock climbing tent setup campfire cooking and a 10 mile bike ride. The group hiked Thurmond to Minden and explored historic Thurmond while watching rafters on the New River.
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