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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
1
The Republican campaign intensifies efforts to challenge Democrat McGovern as polls gauge support. Key figures Diardieth Quilg and Teterah are cited in coalition building and public appearances.
Washington reports many GOP leaders have all but conceded the Democratic nomination to Senator George McGovern and are drafting a general election strategy. Representative Rhodes outlined a platform contrasting McGovern with Nixon, predicting a tough campaign if McGovern wins California.
An appeals court overturned a federal judge's benchmark order to merge Richmond schools with those of two neighboring counties. The court sided with the Justice Department that the judge exceeded his constitutional authority. The ruling reframes the merger push and affects regional school governance.
Officials report a solved risk of gasoline in Princeton sewer lines near Straley Avenue following a Tuesday briefing. City actions include forming a local human rights commission, denying a resignation rumor about City Manager Fred Burton, and approving street improvement bids.
After a brief rally on Tuesday, the stock market resumed its slide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.93 points to finish at 951.46.
Eleven petitioners from Mingo County Democratic factions ask West Virginia Supreme Court to require the county court to reconvene as board of canvassers and reject late recount demands filed after May 31. Petitioners include four May 9 nominees for sheriff, county commissioner, assessor, and House of Delegates, plus others for Democratic executive committee and Board of Education.
A federal appeals court reversed District Judge Robert Merhige Jr. on a plan to consolidate Richmond and nearby counties into a single 700 square mile metropolitan district with 104000 pupils. The court found no constitutional basis to force restructuring. The Richmond School Board plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. officials in Henrico and Chesterfield hailed the ruling.
A federal judge ordered San Francisco polls to remain open until 11 p.m. Pacific time to accommodate the citys unusually long California primary ballot. The ruling followed the state supreme courts rejection of a petition challenging the long ballot and limited polling places, with voters facing lengthy waits as 68 school board candidates and numerous propositions and judgeships were on the ballot.
With 56 percent of 1125 precincts reporting, McGovern leads at 30.84 percent, Wallace 28.96 percent, and Humphrey 24.49 percent. Reported tallies reflect ongoing vote totals from multiple precincts in the primary.
A Rhodesian coal mine explosion entombed 468 workers at Wankie Colliery near Bulawayo. One survivor and three bodies were recovered. 464 others remained unaccounted for as rescue teams and surface officials watched for more fatalities. The blast likely stemmed from coal gas and halted progress as rescuers fought continued gas seepage.
Princeton officials confirmed removal of three underground storage tanks at a Straley Avenue service station and replacement with a single 10,000 gallon tank after a hole was found in one tank. Neighborhood gas fumes prompted investigation by the Sanitary Board Fire Department and health officials with hopes the work will eliminate the leak.
AP reports that Fidel Castro, 45, suffered heart trouble after arriving in Warsaw Tuesday night. Government sources cited a pre infarct state and possible coronary narrowing during his European and African tour, with a six day schedule in Poland.
West Virginia legislators reconvene at noon to wrap up a special session. Key items include a 3.5 million boost for public kindergarten expansion, 1.9 million for higher education salaries, 232 thousand for vocational programs, and 570 thousand to restore emoluments. A constitutional reform on legislative apportionment looms as the Senate resumes.
A struggling candidate clings to a seeming edge as polls show a slim 3.2 percent rating. The piece notes lingering optimism amid uncertain campaign momentum.
Kontum, central highlands capital, is reported cleared of North Vietnamese troops after 12 days of fighting. American airpower pounded North Vietnam with 220 strikes, destroying waterway traffic and eight bridges while government forces claim 166 enemy killed and local hospital and armored complex attacked. Casualties to Hanoi estimated at 3,000 to 5,000 killed or wounded since May 25.
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