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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
16
Johnson attacked the legislative audit of prison industries calling it misleading and unjust. He cited lack of inventory, insufficient plant visits, and improper language while defending prison operations and asserting costs borne by the penitentiary.
Douglass outlined potential reservoirs and watershed plans across Kanawha County with federal funds aiding 16 projects in 17 counties. He stressed selective development only where cost benefits exceed 50 year projections, amid local leadership and cooperation from agencies and utilities.
The Minnesota Democrat reports Professor Aumphrey announces he will begin his duties to help answer humanity’s problems in a new college role. He says universities now seek better answers as older ones fade, and he aims to learn from students and faculty while still teaching at times. Also present were Dr. Arthur W. Flemming of Macalester, Malcolm Moos, and U. S. Ambassador J. Br. Wiggers.
Hunter Victory unloaded nearly 5000 tons of letters and parcels at Saigon port on the Vietnam mail run, destined for U S troops around Saigon and the Mekong Delta. Capt Donald L Hauser presented a gift to Brig Gen Frank B Clay during a ceremony with other U S service leaders.
Air Force Reserve crew of eight aboard a C119 Flying Boxcar disappeared after takeoff from Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station Puerto Rico on Saturday bound for Homestead AFB Florida. Air Force Navy and Coast Guard launched a renewed search with four helicopters a Coast Guard search and rescue aircraft and a C130 from Ramay AFB Puerto Rico. The aircraft belonged to the 10th Tactical Air Lift Group Youngstown Ohio.
East Bank High School bus drivers will work today despite a Sunday report of minor injuries after eight drivers refused to make a morning run following a Friday passenger collision on South Park Road. Robert Rapp, transportation director, noted suspensions and a dispute over assignments.
Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol indicated on state radio that Israel would begin receiving American made Phantom jet fighters by 1970 or earlier. He cited comments by William Scranton and President elect Richard Nixon’s envoy, amid cautious Israeli reassurances after talks with Washington.
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH and PASTEETH for denture security reducing wobble and slippage. It claims easier eating, no pasty taste, and fresher breath while urging regular dentist visits and purchase at drug counters.
A two car crash at Hale y Street and Kanawha Boulevard Sunday morning caused about 875 in damage. Police identify drivers as Robert F. Goldsmith 24 of 801 Loudon Heights Rd and Michael D. Finn 39 of Rowayton Conn.
B52 strikes hit base camps and storage areas west and north of Saigon overnight. Four B52s flew three strikes eight miles north of the capital in Phuoc Long Province. Crews reported 22 secondary explosions from earlier missions. No sustained ground fighting reported around Saigon. U.S. forces said 109 enemy killed in five scattered engagements. Thirty Stratofortresses dropped 900 tons along invasion routes from Cambodia toward Saigon.
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