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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1971

Page

3

Fulbright Panel to Open Hearings on Cuba Policy

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by J W Fulbright plans after the August recess to study U S Cuban policy with open hearings on two resolutions concerning relations with Cuba. The move follows Nixon's China outreach and mirrors a thinkable shift in foreign policy.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Nixon Peoples Republic of China J. W. Fulbright America Kennedy U.S United States Cuba Castro Batista George Washington Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln North Sen. Fulbright Arkansas

Utilities Profit Spark Debate Over Appalachian Power Rate Hike

A West Virginia editorial questions Appalachian Power Co.’s 10 percent rate increase amid 16.6 percent 1970 earnings and a 17.3 percent return at its parent American Electric Power. It notes delayed pollution controls and argues for watchdog restraint in a utility driven market. It also touches on US Cuba policy debates, suggesting openness to altered Cuban relations and reformist views amid international tension.

West Virginia Public Service Commission Appalachian Power Co PSC General Motors Appalachian Power American Electric Power New York Cabin Creek Air Pollution Control Commission

Thought For Forgetters Warns on Leaving Keys in Parked Cars

A New York state court awarded $33,000 to a man whose wife was killed by a stolen car driver. The owner pays the judgment, as the hijacker testified keys were left in the car. The ruling may influence other states and highlights the risk: theft cars are far likelier to be involved in accidents than owner driven ones.

New York Moneysworth

Death of the Good Life in the Convertible Era

Russell Baker argues the convertible long made little sense and is ending as auto makers stop producing them. He traces a trend from ocean liners to air travel and hotels, noting the rich lose a luxury once tied to conspicuousness. The piece questions what riches mean when travel becomes speed and isolation on sealed turnpikes.

New York Times Chrysler Ford General Motors Detroit America Europe Paris White House New York Rome

Readers' Forum Defends Antipornography Drive

The Gazette references Bob Grubbs in a dispute over Charles H. Keating Jr founder of Citizens for Decent Literature listing 11 U S senators on its honorary committee including Hechier and Mollohan of West Virginia. The letter cites industrial and educational leaders backing the national anti pornography push.

the Gazette Bob Grubbs Charles H. Keating West Virginia Charles H. Keating Jr Citizens For Decent Literature U.S Set Oe Hechier Mollohan

Nixon Undercuts Desegregation Drive and HEW Leadership

The article argues President Nixon weakens desegregation efforts and HEW leadership by opposing federal busing measures and limiting funds for school integration. It contrasts his stance with the Supreme Court ruling on busing and praises the Keating organization for obscenity enforcement, highlighting legal strategies to uphold morality laws.

New York Times Washington California Lockheed Nixon Austin Tex Elliot Richardson Department of Health, Education and Welfare Robert Finch Leon Panetta HEW Office of Civil Rights J. Stanley Pottiner Richardson Richard Nixon White House Finch Pottinger Panetta Congress Supreme Court Ustin CDL West Virginia Charles Keating Hig

Humorous Proposals Highlight L C M S Convention Workbook

Milwaukee story notes how the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod circulates a 500 page biennial convention workbook with 14 000 copies, mainly overtures from 6 801 congregations. It cites resolutions ranging from extreme denunciations to wild humor by Rev Ronald Redder in Cincinnati proposing absurd overtures and lampoons.

Milwaukee Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod Mad Holy Trinity Church Okaochee Wis Mission: Life Beautiful Savior Church Broomfield Colo Christ Church Coos Bay Ore Peace Church Sparta Mich American Lutheran Church Brethren Zion Church Kokomo Ind J. A. 0. Preus Missouri Synod Cincinnati Ronald Redder Lutheran Church of Our Savior American Lutheran Church Concordia Seminary St. Louis

Message fragment hints at missing $20 billion from WV figure

A dated intercepted note from August 7, 1971, addressed to Charlie mentions a plan to “make that $20 billion disappear in 2 minute” and references names like George, Shearer, Big Leni, and Beleo. The fragment lacks concrete details, relying on cryptic insinuation and page reference for context.

Charlie West Virginia

Books on Pueblo Crisis Draw Fire From Critics

The Times-Post reviews multiple military books, led by Second in Command about the Pueblo incident. It catalogues Lloyd Bucher and Edward Murphy Jr. as central figures, contrasting their testimonies, and notes Richard Hammer's The Court Martial of Lt Calley as another major work. The piece critiques style and focus while underscoring debates over heroism and accountability in the Vietnam era.

Times-Post Lloyd M. Bucher Bucher Pueblo Edward R. Murphy Jr Murphy Ethan Allen Queeg Calley Richard Hammer Murphy's Vances Daniel Ellsberg Hammer Medina Peers Board

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