Readers submit questions to focus column for Gastonia readers
The Gastonia Gazette answers reader queries on topics from reservists at the Armory to Firefly bioluminescence and traffic signs. It covers how to enlist after a pre induction physical, who played Lone Ranger and Tonto, phone ringing numbers, and gardening steps for rooting rose bushes with expert tips and local references.
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Jay Silverheels
Lights Burn All Night In Washington Offices
Washington officials say Moscow wants a quick end to the Middle East war while backing Arab positions. The United States weighs a cease fire, evacuations for about 44 000 Americans, travel limits to Israel and Arab states, and potential cuts to aid as both sides exchange accusations of aggression. The Kremlin’s stance mirrors prior propaganda tactics and the U S asserts neutrality in thought word and deed while Congress questions policy timing.
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Battlefront
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Armed Band Hunted in New Mexico Hills After Courthouse Shootout
National Guardsmen and about 90 officers searched forested hills near Canjilon for 39 to 40 members of Reies Lopez Tijerina’s group who shot at the Rio Arriba County courthouse in Tierra Amarilla. Two officers were wounded and several hostages were taken before the escape into the hills.
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New Mexico
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Reies Lopez Tiering
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Tijerina
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Rio Arriba
Tierra Amarilla
Canjion
John FP. Jolly
Sven
Tijotina
Santa Fe
Baltazay Apadaca
Saline
Pete Jaramillo
United Press International
Larry Calloway
Calloway
Jaramilla
Nick Sais
Divgio Salazar
Sais
Albuquerque
Salar ‘Zar
Senta Fe
Benny Naranjo
James Scarborough
Scarborough
Tiforina
Tijevina Organization
Coyote
Nierina
Carson Forest
Rio Arria
War widens as Syria joins battle and Israel advances
Egypt closes Suez Canal and Iraq halts oil to the West as Syria enters the war. Israeli forces claim gains in Gaza and Sinai while reporting heavy air and ground clashes across Jordan and the Sinai Peninsula. Rabin touts air supremacy after destroying hundreds of Arab planes.
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Syria
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Suez
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Galilee
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Damascus
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Nuth
Jerusalem
Sheik Aza
Thees
Main
Jenin
Asia
Nebi Samuel
Latran
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Amy Mah
Mordechai Hod
Lebanon
al Ahram
Sinai Front
High Command
Khan Yunis
Astronaut Edward Givens Jr Dies In Houston Car Crash
US astronaut Edward Givens Jr. 37, died when his compact car left a road near the Manned Spacecraft Center outside Houston. Two Air Force majors were injured as investigators blamed a loss of control on a sharp turn near Pearland.
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Pearland
County budget tops seven million as year begins
The county school system seeks a budget over seven million dollars for the new year with one million to come from the county. Details appear on page 1B. A longtime Gastonia physician, Brigorge W. Belk, is dead with more on page 18. Nelson Parks elected president of the local Eagles Club. A Gastonia woman writes her second book and Bill Williams’ column Well, That’s Life appears.
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Ray Craig
County School Board
Gastodla
Division of School Planning
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
County School Board of Education
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Gastonia
Bie ‘Na
Gastania
Brigorge W. Belk
Nelson Parks
Eagles Club
Bill Williams
Gastonia Area Club Meetings and Health Group Sessions
Local clubs schedule meetings through Wednesday including Lions Club directors at Carallax and East Gastonia, TOPS, and Al-Anon at All Saints. Health groups include the Gaston County Heart Association at the Masonic Temple and a Well-Baby Clinic by GMS Nurses. Moravian Missionary Society meets at 443 Armstrong Circle.
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Gastonia Lions Club
Carallax
Tom—Tops Club
Health Dept
Gaston County Heart Association
Masonic Temple
East Gastonia Lions
Carolina
C. State Nurses Association
Distriet
GMT School of Nursing
James Jekel
Alanon
All Saints Episcopal Church
Cluir
Civilan Club
GMS
Moravian Missionary Society
James S. Smith
Armstrong Circle
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