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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1968

Page

11

Legal Test Eyed On Renewal Plan

The Triangle Improvement Council TIC wheels up renewed legal pressure over the Triangle Urban Renewal Project in a long running dispute. TIC opposes URA modifications and has threatened court action to block the renewal efforts amid months of contested plan changes.

Triangle Improvement Council Triangle TIC URA Howard P. McJunkin TIC Board of W. Va T ‘He Ura Housing Authority Beni Kedem

Study Backs Rerouting Of Interstates Downtown

Community leaders circulate a two year old Connecticut report to support moving Interstates 7 and 64 away from downtown Charleston. The study argues highways spur shopping centers outward, not central business growth, aligning with ICCN advocate Peter Abeles.

Connecticut Charleston West Haven Cond InterCity Council of Neighborhoods ICCN C. H. Tillman Peter Abeles Tillman Reunah F. Randolph Chamber of Commerce Streets and

Start of Kiddies Show Delayed by TV Football Start

NBC postponed the Kiddies Show on Sunday to finish the AFL game between Oakland and New York Jets 34 27 delaying all Sunday programs by eight minutes. Oakland tied Kansas City for the Western Division lead and a playoff was set for next Sunday.

New York NBC Oakland Kansas City

Antipoverty Boost Urged by Cohen on Meet the Press

Wilbur J. Cohen urged a five billion dollar yearly rise in antipoverty spending and a national welfare standard to curb regional disparities. He backed replacing eligibility checks with income declarations and proposed stretching the funding over four to five years to reduce social worker workload while expanding services.

Washington Wilbur J. Cohen New York Mississippi Alabama Cohen

Explosion Kills Four In Kalamazoo Family

Four members of the McGhee family died in a Kalamazoo home explosion on the South Side. Authorities found a gas smell and evacuated three nearby families as Consumers Power sent experts, though no leaks were found. The victims were Lillian McGhee, age about 30, and her children Stephen 3 Mazie 12 and Elizabeth. Electricity was shut off to nearby homes as a precaution in bitter cold.

Kalamazoo Michi Authorilies Lillian McGhee Stephen Mazie Elizabeth Consumers Power Co

Man Reports Arson on Hickory Road Home

Hickory Road resident Frank Allison reports an arson attempt on his house while away Saturday. Police observed soot on the door and doorway, with firefighters responding to multiple calls including a mattress fire and a window damage incident.

Hickory Road Frank Allison Hickory

Governor Smith Tunes Mine Safety Review Start

Gov Hulett Smith will allocate 10000 today for a comprehensive review of state gas mine inspection procedures, testing, rock dusting and safety standards. West Virginia University School of Mines will conduct the study under Dean Charles J Holland to accelerate emergency response and ensure inspectors and officials act on recommendations.

Hulett Smith West Virginia University School of Mines Charles J. Holland Uy Prograw Ney Crapavyocs Smith Washington Udall

Stolen Goods Fill 4 Taipei Warehouses

Taipei district court seals four warehouses linked to Tung Yuan Construction Corp amid a probe into stolen U S military equipment. Investigators say the sites held communications gear refrigeration machinery and various parts tied to U S military establishments. More than a dozen people including one American are said to be involved.

Taipei U. S Tung Yuan Construction Corp Taichung Area

Salvation Army Christmas Fund Falls Short in Kanawha Valley

The Salvation Army reports a Christmas fund of about $30,000, $12,000 short of the $42,000 goal to aid Kanawha Valley’s poor. Kanawha Valley AFL-CIO raised around $1,200 at kettles in Charleston. Notices will be mailed to 1,200 families to collect food orders and toy passes, with distribution to begin Thursday and end Monday. Vendeville urged citizens to help close the gap and support the needy.

Salvation Army Kanawha Valley Briga Cief Don Vendeville L.A Virginia Street Dunbar Avenue Vendeville

Hit by Truck Leaves Marmet Boy in Serious Condition

Six year old Marmet area boy Daniel King remained in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Charleston Memorial Hospital Sunday night after a road mis-shape on an icy U.S. 119 section between Marmet and Hernshaw. His sister Brenda, 13, was treated for minor injuries and released. They are children of Earl King of Star Route Marmet. The siblings were struck by a pickup driven by William Lionel Hutchings, 34 Marmet, who said he had difficulty stopping on the icy pavement after spotting the children in the roadway.

Marmet Charleston Memorial Hospital U. S.119 Marmet and Hernshaw Sid Daniel King Brenda Earl King Star Leonard Johnson EB. F Stemple William Lionel Hutchings Huunchings Piemple Charleston Hurmuer Charleston, Gazette and Daily Mail

Guyana 1968 election campaign winds down

In Georgetown Guyana the 1968 general election campaign closes as about 360 000 Guayanese prepare to vote for the sun moon cup or palm tree symbols. Linden Forbes Samp son Burnham prime minister since 1964 appears set to lead the country again amid a tense political climate and local incidents.

Guyana Georgetown Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham

Central employment ads and multiple public notices mixed

A collage of classified items includes job ads from Allied Personnel offering training for supervisors and public relations, two experienced platers positions, a mobile home sales role, and several real estate and trustee sale notices. Also listed are public sale notices for real estate in Kanawha County West Virginia and a state road commission auction offering former structures for sale in Kanawha County.

Harderil APE Kenaker Mobile Homes McCorkle Ee Rr Trustees of Pipefitters & Apprentices Local Union No Afl-Cio Charles ”Ton West Virginia Charleston Kanawha County Virginia Street Tennessee St Avenue Tennessee Avenues Tennessee Avenue Joseph Taschler D. &. Cooper B. K. Bupa E. M. Neal Orvin AL White Marlon F. Rose Eldon Shahan Herb Jess Woods Loretha Woods Kanawha Atelock AM Ign Volkswagen Virginia The Cour Cook Motor Sales Otearay West E. L. Polk Cito Ieee COOK West Charleston West John H. Karmensky Herkiess Woods Loretha Lw Woods Basil Roberts Slin Curk West Virginia Department of Motor H. T Bank of West Yinla C. Patrick Casey Roane Street Biater J Cha L. Watt Jimmie Duffield Helen Vouifield Clarence B. Watt Office Department of Public Safety County Court of Kan Nawha Havtl McNutt Stat Pus Leriness Havin G.V.W Department of Welfare Port Kanawha Anawha C. F. McNutt Westing Nitro Union District JO Peery West Virinia William PLERY North St. Ali North St. Albans Snider & Walters Howse Te Kanawha Nceck P.m Helen Dut K. K. Pauley D. Pauley Lewis A. Hatcher Clarence L. Watt Court of Kanawha W. War Ang Emma State Road Commission State Road Commission of Fishers Hollow Howard Layne Ck. W. Va Mike Sakohove Ck. W Emery Holmes Smith Street Fe Commission Department of Commerce Ynese

Lost and Found Notices Mix of Pets and Requests

A chaotic mix of lost pets and service notices lists dogs and cats found or missing around areas like South Hills, Carrall Road, and Dominion. rewards offered for an ostentatious items such as a pink gold Bulova watch. requests for return of a new suit box from a Stockton Street bus stop. plus classified ads for jobs and services in Charleston and surrounding locales.

South Hills Aves Carrall Road Natalie SL Albans Eve- Li Ean Béagie Sal Minksheart Daniel Beant Sterling Charleston Jost Hickory Stonebrook Roads

Tran Company Starts Search For Freighter Missing in Seas

TEMRAN The Iranian shipping firm Tadarokate Daryae reports its 6,000 ton freighter Kouraush missing after sailors complain German master Eric Sorouka deceived them and sailed away with his 10 year old son and a skeleton crew of four Iranians. The first mate who later fled to Tehran said the ship was in east African waters.

Temran Tadarokate ‘Daryae High Seas Eric Sorouka Tehran

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