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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
21
Esquire suggests retiring certain phrases as dubious. A clipping notes Tarzan's return to Egyptian screens after a multi year ban over perceptions of race and CIA ties, with culture ministers citing family entertainment. The piece plus quips on art, humor, and holiday spending offer a snapshot of light reading and social observations.
Four Marshall University swimming team members were arrested in South Charleston and jailed in Charleston after a burglary at Embees on Capitol Street. Police linked them to a second break in at Ashland Kentucky’s G C Murphy store. Names include Daniel J Raw Jr Ralph F Gardner David D Hall and Alan Jay Winegardner. They were charged with breaking and entering and faced further charges from South Charleston authorities.
The Nitro Moose Lodge hosts a fish fry beginning at 7 p.m. Friday followed by an 8 p.m. recreation session. Saturday features the Starlighters performing for members and guests at 10 p.m. A Sunday Christmas party for children and a Santa appearance at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.
Radio Prague reported watered down economic reforms to take effect next year after a Soviet led invasion. The Central Committee meeting outcome was outlined with no change to top leadership. Alexander Dubcek reportedly remained premier while Oldrich Cernik was named federal premier amid formation of the federated Czecho Slovak Republic.
At Point Pleasant near Henderson a small steel cofferdam used for the new Ohio River bridge leaked Friday night and filled with water. State Road Commissioner M R Hamill said workers were evacuated and divers inspected the damage. He expects construction to continue with the bridge completion planned for late next year.
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