Dam Disasters In Recent Years
A list of major dam failures with high fatalities including Vega de Tera Spain 1940s? Rivadelage death toll 440, Malpisset France 1999 421 killed, Ores Bravil 1960s over 1000 deaths, Wiey Russia 1961 about 445, central Korea 1961 at least 250 killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vega de ‘Tera
Spain
Rivadelage
France
Malpisset
Frejus
Ores
Bravil
Wiey
Russia
Korea
Longarone Flood Tragedy Recounts Devastation in Valley
Report describes a deadly flood sweeping through the Prive River villages near Longarone. Rescue teams reach Verona and Vicenza as helicopters airlift survivors and bodies, while authorities warn of continuing danger and widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Drum
Mario Laveder
Commuune Oof
Longarone
Prive
Verona
Vicenza
Ates
Pecaie
Rover
Veniee
Controversial Wheat Sale Sparks Bipartisan Debate
A debated wheat sale involving Soviet policy and U.S. humanitarian concerns draws reactions from Republican House members and Senate leaders. The discussions touch on national interest, foreign trade posture, and the humanitarian implications of selling wheat abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pais
Lenin
Meunefield
Montana
Transastien Sen Resins
Carlson
R-Kan
Republican House
Hopetal
Duplicate Bridge Results At Ukiah Club
Mr and Mrs Bud Weaver top north south in the Ukiah Duplicate Bridge Club tournament at the Palace Hotel. Marge Boynton and Irene Hardie won east west. Barmhall and George Hunter tied for second north south with LaVerna Holzhauser and Jim Vadon. Second east west went to Mr and Mrs P R Roberts. Helen Hamson and Charles Wener were third. Last week winners in Cloverdale were Lorraine Wener and Mareser Weaver. Special master point event next Monday at Palace Hotel proceeds go to the Yokes Council Pay Scouts of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Weaver
Palace Hotel
Marge Boynton
Irene Hardie
Gob Barmhall
George Hunter
LaVerna Holzhauser
Jim Vadon
P. R. Roberts
Helen Hamson
Charles Wener
Cloverdale
Lorraine Wener
Mareser Weaver
AL Bellon
George Tunter
Walt Parker
Norv Dilles
Vadon
Ruth McPher- Soy
Ukithelik
Yoko Council
Pay Scouts of America
Five-Man Board Discussion on California Special Districts
A report covers Sen. Frank Petersen urging orderly growth of special districts in California. He cites overlapping districts in Mendocino County and warns unchecked creation risks chaos. The council discussed LARC reforms, appointment timing, and airport financing while noting upcoming hearings and internal staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garowth
Ghish
LARC
Frank Petersen
Enshifare
Aehon
Petersen
Annesahons
Ter
Califormiaawaere
Deteyvssen
Connci
Parce
Buarmaten
Fon
Oseleel Eit
Iwar Yar
Anvestor Property Building
Ad Nicolettsen Amd Dor
Waite M. West
Ehance
Cofhier Transportation Committee
Redding
Melon
Deven
Piercy wedding anniversary features families and friends
The piece recalls a weekend celebration honoring Myron Apes Laster Olesen and others, with many attendees and planned surprises. It mentions extended families, a 27th anniversary, and local names in a bustling social notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercy
Marvist
Cvine
Qpoparia
Piercy Pere Nan
TCL
Tio
Myron
Olesen
Ester
Mars
Vern Toler
Ate Os
Oeser
Mis
Grecen
Ding Olesen
Fortuna Sind
Massbober
Pati Boro
Foreign ties loom at Senate meeting amid world concerns
A report notes a Senate gathering where ministers and officials discuss Sino Soviet relations and potential exchanges on arms control. Ford Foundation sponsorship and State Department involvement frame a push to study foreign affairs fellowships over the next four seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrers
Saxpieton
Senaet Porenwen
Andres Comvie
Tadkig
Russa
Cal
Taian Park
Senate
Iec
Sitbeor
Thas
Prooream Wastiington
UPL
Asciptoradine Dlubs
Othe Ford
Ooh
Final Services Held for Joy Vernon Stras in Ukiah
Final services conducted for Joy Vernon Stras 47 of Ukiah desk manager at Yokayo Bowl killed in a Monday evening auto accident. Stras a California resident for 30 years eight in Ukiah survived by three children Wayne Stras Sebastopol Orin Stras with the U S Army Greggs Stras with the U S Air Force his mother Mrs Helga Stras Seal Beach a brother Orville Minnesota and sisters Mrs Ruth Young Santa Ana and Mrs Helen Steele Seattle Wash. World War II veteran services were led by Rev Frank McCray Ukiah Baptist Church with interment at Ukiah Veterans Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aversole
Joy Vernon Stras
Ukiah
Yokayo Bowl
Mr. Stras
California
Wayne Stras
Sebastopol
Orin Stras
U.S. Army
Greggs Stras
U.S. Air Force
Pasadena program aids blind fans at football game
An announcement from Pasadena details a special policy for a football game between two colleges. A wall poster explains that an eppeah wall will be issued so that blind spectators may see, with proceeds or sponsorship noted through Southern California groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calit
Anpeles State College
Scout Merit Badge Awards at Court of Honor
At the Boy Scout Court of Honor this week Don Scotta awarded numerous merit badges to members of Troop 16 and Troop 67. Recipients include Bruce Ziaimermaan, Chris Henderson, Jan Henderson, Joos Blackwell, John Abercrombie, Tim Abercrombie, Willie Abercrombie, Thomas Deroches, Tom Hill, Jimmy Pighee, Marvin Johnson, Leonard Lane, Steven Steith, Hannes Wardlass, Kenneth Yoakum, Gary Island, David Kaght, Ted Tlarryman, Jammy Langdon, Steve Langdon, Bob Parker, Richard Rinehart, Roe Sandelin, Wally Sandelin, Steve Stransky, Bobby Stransky, Marvin Talso, Dave Thorngeren. The event featured many scouts earning swim, canoe, camping, first aid, lifesaving, and citizenship badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout’s Court of Honor
Don Scotta
Adoser
Kiwanis Explorer
John Abercrombie
Tim Abercrombie
Willie Abercrombie
Thomas Deroches
Tom Hill
Jimmy Pighee
Marvin Johnson
Leonard Lane
Socond
Anahan Mathews
Steven Steith
Hannes
Wardlass
Enneth Yoakum
Gary Island
Daved Kaght
Church Training School trains leaders at Presbyterian church
An enthusiastic group gathered Monday evening in the Presby terian church social hall for the first of the leadership training school sessions. About 40 persons from 10 churches attended including four from Geyserville area. Participants represented Presbyterian Baptist Methodist Christian Free Grace Lutheran Redwood Valleys Community Geyserville Christian and Assembly of God. The program featured a presentation by Missed Minta? tui of Kisst Christian Church Oakland and classes for preschool through senior high with several teachers noted. The next session will include a presentation by Reverend Ten Poloren of Grace Lutheran Church. Sessions begin at 7 and end around 8:60 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestyterwin Church
Tata
Dale Cumdall
Recevod Valley Community Church
Friank McCras
Durre Jor
GeysermyPe
Chiurehes
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Christian
Fringeheal Free
Grace Lutheran
Redwood Valles Coumiunss
Geyseryville Christian
Assembly of God
Uvsual Anis
Byn Mimtaitu
Christian Education
Kisst Christuin
Church of Oakland
Chisses Aw
Ed Wiemeyer
Miers Bay
Woman Gives Birth On Bay Bridge
Mari ssa Stanford, 20, of Vallejo, delivered a son in the front seat of a car on the San Francisco Bay Bridge with help from her husband LeRow and California Highway Patrol officer Louis Gattschalt. The officer described the tense moment as the couple faced a nervous, unplanned delivery aboard the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
UPI
Marissa Stanford
Vallejo
San Minpesco - Oakland Bay Bridge
LeRow
California Highway Patrol
Louis Gattschalt
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Chicago
Fimil Faust
Brineood Pro Bacoo
Traverse
Wwaieh
Andromeda
Piercy News
Maine
Charis
Clark Hay
Strona
New York
Joan Whitney Paanen
Ant Ner
New York Mets
Joeko Lowes
Toomer
Apemis
Go Gee Mathedatiss
van Ducky
Bob Ellis
Robby
Hine Mather
New York City
Bruce Ziaimermaan
Chris Henderson
Jan Henderson
Joos Blackwell
Pruner Atkinson
Skcimming
Licky Eversele
Jammy Langdon
Steve Langdon
Bob Parker
Richard Rinehart
Roe Sandelin
Wally Sandelin
Liesaving
Steve Stransky
Reading
Bobby Stransky
Marvin Talso
Dave Thorngeren
Rey Ten Poloren
Crrace
Echureb
Plul
Bay Bridge
Crean
WCD
Frigidaire
N. State St
Davis Appliances
Dial
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