Aberfan disaster funds still fuel village row a year on
A year after the Aberfan sludge disaster 116 children and 28 adults died on Oct 21 1966. Merthyr Town Council administers the fund amid disputes over allocations including 14 000 payments to bereaved parents and survivor payments. Critics demand more funds for survivors and completion of relief projects while plans for a community center and amenities proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberfan
Wales
Merthyr Town
Neves
Merthyr
Aberfan School
Aberfan Cemetery
Michael Maybanks
Fred Gray
Gray
Merthyr Corp
Gerald Davis
Jean Gough
Disaster Fund
Harry Short
Martine
Edmund Davies
National Coal Board
Aberfan Wales
Largent Urges Preservation of Virginia Recreation Areas
Democratic candidate F L Largent Jr urged Clarke Frederick and Winchester voters to preserve and further develop local recreational facilities along Shenandoah River and Winchester Recreation Park. He cited state park expansion, praised War Memorial Building and park amenities, and stressed benefits to children and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Largent, Jr
House of Delegates
Virginia Avenue
Clarke County
Shenandoah River
Winchester Recreation Park
Sargent
War Memorial
Clarke
Frederick
Winchester
Recreation Commission
O Sull ivan Rubber earnings jump in nine months
O Sullivan Rubber Corporation and subsidiaries report net income of 1 955 676 for the first nine months of 1967 up 151 6 percent from 1966. Earnings per share rise to 2 10 on 494 721 shares versus 89 cents on 449 794. Net sales reach 11 667 747 versus 9 868 867. President Paul Terretta cites higher sales volume from existing and expanded facilities and better cost control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’sullivan Rubber Corporation
Paul Terretta
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Surrey
VISIT
U.S
Alaska
Hawaii
Cit Tesonene
Company of Virginia
Nationwide Bell
Largent
Frederick County
General Assembly
O'Sullivan
International Homes
Moore
Randall A. Ruark
Wilkins Drive
Virginia
Moore's Super Stores, Inc
Reserve Ave
Dept. W
Roanoke
National Symphony
Handley Auditorium
Exchange Club of
Dave Dorman
Exchange Club
Handley Band
L. D. Arnold
Lee Johnson
Mary Helen Massie
MOTC
Chrysler
BUICK
Chevrolet
Volkswagen S.W
Lita
Nees
S. Braddock
Winchester, Va
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