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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1972

Page

6

Moon Walkers On Final Trek On Taurus-Littrow

On the Taurus-Littrow surface Apollo 17 astronauts Cernan and Schmitt describe the landscape and orange dust near a crater named Shorty. They collect samples, photograph boulders, and relay excitement about the mineral- rich terrain while Mission Control plays the Aggie War Hymn.

Mission Control Schmitt Taurus-Littrow Cernan Earth Texas A&m University Houston Shorty

Salvation Army aid for Christmas reaches many in need

A Charleston Gazette column highlights Mrs. Hunt a 44 year old mother of three seeking Salvation Army help as she recovers from illness and struggles to subsist. Her 18 year old daughter ulcer diet and other family members in medical school and Washington receive support while donations reach nearly 50 thousand dollars.

Washington Hunt Welfare Department Salvation Army Lois Hunt Citadel Tennessee Ave Charleston

Moore to Aid In Two Revenue Sharing Sessions

Gov. Moore will address special meetings in Clarksburg and Charleston next week to help city and county officials understand federal revenue sharing funds. Sessions begin at 9:00 am with Carl Bradford moderating and a Q&A period. Grant County has seen revised funding compared with 1966 estimates.

Moore Clarksburg Charleston Heart-O- Town Motor Inn Carl Bradford Grant County

Truman's Condition Weakens as Worsening Kidney Impairment Reported

Former President Harry S. Truman, 88, remained in serious condition at Research Hospital. A hospital spokesman said he was semiconscious and less responsive than Tuesday night with pulse 88, blood pressure 120 50, temperature 101.2 degrees, while Dr. Wallace Graham noted weakening and early pulmonary fluid buildup and kidney impairment.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Research Hospital and Medical Center Truman Wallace Graham

Rehearsals Set In St Albans Little Theater Play

The St Albans Little Theater plans rehearsals for a new play after Christmas. Bob Thomas, director of Between Two Thieves, says tryouts are at 2 p.m. Dec 17 and 7 p.m. Dec 18 at the theater workshop on Main and B Streets. Rehearsals begin after January with nine men and four women needed.

St. Albans

Weather outlook by region with mixed sun and showers

The report outlines temperatures and conditions across Ohio West Virginia Western Pennsylvania Virginia and Kentucky. It notes partly sunny to cloudy skies with highs mostly in the 20s to 40s and lows in the teens to 40s, with increasing clouds and a chance of rain later.

Ohio West Virginia Kloudy Ponetairs Pam Pennsylvania Virginia Kentucky

Thalidomide makers pledge 28.5 million fund for victims

London based Distillers Company Ltd and Brish manufacturers propose a 28.5 million trust over ten years to aid 242 children born deformed after mothers took thalidomide as a sedative. The fund deposits total 2.85 million annually and are treated as profit deductions. The plan follows a 12 million earlier offer from Distillers.

Times Service London Distillers Company Ltd Distillers

$1 2 Million Painting Recovered in L A Police Sting

Los Angeles police recovered a 16th century painting valued at 1.2 million dollars after a two year investigation. Three men were arrested at a staged midnight meeting where officers posed as buyers. The work, Madonna and Child, possibly by Raphael, had been stolen Sept 13 1970 from financier Charles F Elkins. Suspects include Tom Ray Brevoort Heinz Mendis and Clime mon Johnson.

Los Angeles Times LOS Angeles Raphael Charles F. Elkins Tom Ray Brevoort Climemon Johnson West Hollywood Calif Heinz Mendis

Prostitution Allegations Tie Inmates to Gifts at Lompoc

A federal grand jury indicted John Alessio and relatives for allegedly supplying sex partners with food lodging and gifts to inmates at Lompoc Federal Prison Farm north of Los Angeles. The case links Alessio and his brother Angelo to arrangements involving Richard Santiago and others, with claims of inmates leaving the facility for meetings.

N.Y. Times Service Los Angeles Paul Dralle Aul Dralle John Alessio Caliente Race Track Tijuana Mexico McNeil Island Federal Prison Angelo Antonio John Dominic San Diego Santiago Goddard State, Inc Nev al Lompoc Anthony Santiago Lompoc Daniel Morgan Ray Goddard Federal Bureau of Prisons

WVU Debaters Plan High School Tour During Vietnam War Era

Joan Baez leads antiwar group en route to North Vietnam while WVU Debate Society member Taylor coordinates visits to Morgantown area high schools. The trip includes stops at Duval, Jackson, Oak Hill, Barboursville, and other schools as part of a broader antiwar demonstration effort involving high school students and local officials.

New York Joan Baez Kennedy Airport Denmark North Vietnam de Group Wihuur Achuet Morgantown West Vill Taylor Jima University U. S Nuernberg wWest Virginia Alessios Duval Griffithsville John Stone Hanoi Angelo Vietnam Veterans Oak Hill Antonio Michael Allen Morgan Colcord Yale Divinity School

Alum Creek two car crash injures four

Four people were injured in a two car accident on West Virginia Route 14 near Alum Creek. Terry L. Sigman, 17, of Alum Creek, was admitted in fair condition to Thomas Memorial Hospital. Donald Foster, 44, South Charleston. Herchel Stowers, 20, South Charleston. and Bobby Myers, 16, Sod were treated and released. Details of the crash were not available.

W.va Alum Creek Thomas Memorial Hospital Terry L. Sigman Donald Foster Chestnut Street South Charleston Herchel Stowers C Street Bobby Myers

Prisoner Letters Reach American POWs Amid War 41

One side reports 500 baggage letters to American prisoners of war carried by forces in World War II era conflict labeled War 41. Families sent heartfelt messages that accompanied troop movements and relief efforts for captives.

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