THE NEWS-JOURNAL
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RAEFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
THURSDAY, JULY 24. 1969
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d.VCf '? ft'AX) SOLICITORS TAKE A BREAK - The StonewallJunior and Senior 4H groups and their leaders canvassed part
of Hoke County for the Cancer Fund last Sunday. After the drive myjj completed the workers retired to the Crover McMillian
In ime f t refreshments.
Besieged Gibraltar Cut Off From Europe
Once again the "Scorpions
v( Gibraltar" are Rock-bound.
Eur the lilteenth time in the
('ast 1 .200 years, tire people
who call Gibraltar home are
under siege, cut off by land
jnd sea liom the rest of the
European continent, the
National Geographic Society
jys.
The I nion Jack still flies
over the Rock ol Gibraltar, just
js n has for 265 vears, since
July 24. I 704 But 'in the long,
running feud over who has
i.ghtl'ul claim to the Rock,
Spam now has barricaded the
isthmus that links Gibraltar to
the shore and has stopped
ferryboat service.
Kocd and water can reach
there only By ship, usually
1'iom Bnian. or North Africa.
Now workers commute across
tne strait fiom Morocco, only
partly replacing the 2,000
Spaniards blockaded from then
jobs.
Tourists, a mainstay of
Gibraltar's economy, may
continue to arrive by cruise
ship or airplane, but no longer
can visitors to southern Spain
take advantage of the Rock's
shopping bargains.
Living under siege is an old
story for the inhabitants of the
2'i mile peninsula and its
1 ,400 foot promonloiy. Since
earliest times the Rock of
Gibraltar has been at the
crossroads ol history.
The ancients knew Gibraltar
and its African counterpart as
the Pillars of Hercules, the
limits of the known world.
Phoenicians sailed tiie straits a
thousand years bcfoie the
Christian Era began, and
Romans camped on the shore
near the Rock.
The Moors used it as a
stepping stone in their invasion
of Europe in A. 0. 71 1. Troops
of Ta'iq ibn Ziyad named the
Rock Jabal Tanq, Mountain of
Tariq which centuries have
slurred into Gibraltar.
The Moois held the Rock,
fending oil attacks and sieges,
until tire Spaniards finally were
victorious in 1462.
Spain garrisoned Gibraltar
for 242 years, losing it to the
British and their Dutch allies in
the Spanish War of Succession.
The lintish occupied the Rock,
and one of history's great
sieges began.
Ruthless artillery barrages
split the an almost daily from
July 1704 until the' final
assault four uis later. British
guns, aiming fiom gallenes
carved in the Rock, discharged
red hot cannon bails that set
fire to the attacking Spanish
barges, winning the day.
The siege ended with Spain
signing the Tieaty of Utrecht,
giving Britain permanent rights
to Gibraltar. It also gives Spain
first claim to the Rock if its
British Sovereignty ever
changes.
Spain now charges that a
recent streamlining of
constitutional responsibilities
shared between London and
Gibraltar invalidated the pact.
Despite the United Nations'
vote calling on Britain to give
up Gibraltar by October 1, the
British pledge full support of
tiie people of the Rock.
Gibraltarians themselves
stem more from Mediterranean
than Angle Saxon stock and
speak both English and
Spanish. Their hearts seem to
belong to Britain: In i recent
refeiendum they voted 12.138
to 44 to remain British.
Shipments of galvanized
steel sheets and strip (coated
with zinc) almost doubled in
the past 10 years, from over
2.8 million tons in 1958 to 5.2
million tons last year.
Sir Richard's, Ltd.
T . Annual July
up IlLa
TTD
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CHOOSE FROM
NAME BRAND MERCHANDISE
BALANCE OF NUNN-BUSH SHOES
Values To $37.50 $10 & Under
SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE AT SIR RICHARD'S
A Member Of The Sandhills Area Chamber of Commerce
GENTLEMEN'S APPAREL
The Town Cantar
Southern Pines, N.C.
Ph. 692-2020
JULY CLEARANCE SALE
Johnson Stores -- Your Volume Dealer in Raeford
4 PC. REDWOOD
LAWN SET
I includes sofa, 2 chairs and acmnt table, beautiful green and
yellow vinyl padding.
CLEARANCE PRICED ONLY
49
95
SAVE 20 to 40 NOW
This big sale of sales is now underway, every dept in the stare is drastically reduced for this once I year sale. Special interest
for the special July clearance is on all summer merchandise, including air conditioners and all types of lawn and patio
furniture. (Shop today while the selection is complete)
Sound Spectacular, MORSE CGMPOIENT SET complete Re9' S279 95
with AM-FM Radio 8.S.R. turn table and two auxiliary ONLY
speaKers rnounsa in soiia pecan caoinets, aiso nas tape AOt
-! " "3 -
36" MORSE STEREO, never-mar cabinet finish, complete
4 speed turntable and plays all size records, convenient and
economical.
Reg. $149.95
ONLY
9995
Complete line of black and white PORTABLE
CONSOLE TELEVISIONS with prices starting at
AND
ONLY
$0095
7
PHILCO 23" COLOR CONSOLE T.V., Beautiful hardwood
contemporary cabinet complete with automatic tuning eye,
and the latest Philco color advancements.
Reg. S699.95
ONLY
Beautiful white and copper tone GAS OR ELECTRIC Reg.S199.95
RANGES pop-up tops for easy cleanino. lift off doors and a ONLY
spacious 36" oven. $11 ft 95
IU7
Large selection of 000 TABLES, LAMPS AND CHAIRS
lust right for that odd corner or table, all reduced for this
specu.ls.le. OAC7
FROMIJJto
40
OFF
20,000 BTU PHILCO MULTI-ROOM
AIR CONDITIONER
Completely automatically thermostat controlled permanent
washable filter and with the unbeatable Philco warrantyfor S
full years.
CLEARANCE
PRICED
ONLY
'325
00
4 PC. SOLID METAL
PATIO or LAWN SET
Large selection of colors and conbinationi, sets include 1
rocker, 1 straight chair, 1 table, and 1 ball-bearing glydar. This
set is completely weather proof and rust resistant.
CLEARANCE PRICED ONLY
69
95
Beautiful 4 pc. Deluxe Padded VINYL PATIO SET.
Ball-bearing Glyder, rocking chair, straight chair, lovely
white oval table. Comfortable as well as durable and lovely.
Reg. $169.95
ONLY
I29,S
10 PC. CONTEMPORARY LIVING ROOM SUITE in blue
or gold. Consists of sofa, chair, 3 tables, 2 lamps, 1 room
divider, 2 pillows. Beautiful and practical vinyl cover.
Reg. $239.95
ONLY
M79'5
ELEGANT 7 PC. SPANISH LIVING ROOM OR DEN
SUITE. Dark solid oak trimmed with black naugahyda
pillows with red fabric inserts, 2 lovely brass lamps with red
crystal inserts, 3 heavy perfectly matched, deep carved
Spanish table group.
Reg. S399.95
ONLY
95
$299
Space saving 14 cu. ft. DOUBLE-DOOR
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER COMBINATION. 214 lb.
freezer spaoa, lots of extu door storage space also.
Reg. $289.95
ONLY
95
$229
DELUXE PHILCO AUTOMATIC WASHER, full 3 cycle
with full range load selector, also has convenient lint filter
with dispenser.
ALSO GET A FREE YEAR'S SUPPLY
OF TIDE DETERGENT
Reg. $259.95
ONLY
M99"
4 PC. MODERN BED ROOM SUITE, complete with triple
dresser, plate glass mirrow, 5 drawer chest and book case
bed, formica tops, in a lovely darkwood finish.
Reg. $199.95
ONLY
$11095
4 PC. SOLID PFCAN, CONTEMPORARY BED ROOM
SUITE, Elegant design, with all the features of a truly lavish
suite. Dove-tail drawer construction, flush fitted back
panels, and dust proof through-out
Reg. $399.95
ONLY
$299
Fantastically reduced BEMCO HOTEL AND MOTEL
MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING SETS. These an the very
ma famous mattresses and springs uad by many major
hotel and motel chains.
Reg. $1 29.9S
ONLY
799S
SPECIAL 9 PC. DINETTE SUITE, heavily padded seats and
backs, durable formica covered table with extra large
removable leaf. Large enough for the largest of families.
Reg. $129.95
ONLY
79"
5 FX. APARTMENT SPECIAL DINETTE SET, just the
thing for newlyweds just starting out Durable Formica
finish in a lovely white gold.
Reg. $59.95
ONLY
$3995
LARGE SELECTION OF
BOX, ROLL A BOUT & WINDOW
FANS
In Stock With Prices Starting at ONLY
$199S
ON THE ESKIMO BOX & WINDOW FANS
ALSO HAVE A LARGE SELECTION
OF USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES ON HAND
FIND IT FIRST AT JOHNSON'S STORES
Johnson's Stores Inc.
BEAUTIFUL & VERSATLE 225 LB. ROLL A BOUT
CHEST FREEZER
Wood grain top with theft-proof lock. Hae complete freeze
range eatoction with outside operating end safety lights for
safety and convenience.
BO
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118 S. MAIN
RAEFORD. N. C.