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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1971

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Weather forecast for Friday into Saturday varies by region

The bulletin notes variable cloudiness and cold with highs generally in the 20s to 30s across Ohio West Virginia Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. Night lows in the teens to upper 20s, with chances of light snow flurries and gusty winds from the west to southwest.

Charleston Ohio West Virginia A . Virginia Vic Western Pennsylvania Wsw

Diggs resigns from U.N. delegation over Africa policy

Rep. Charles C. Diggs Jr. resigns from the U.N. delegation accusing the Nixon administration of hypocrisy on Africa policy. He criticizes the Azores accord with Portugal and the delegation's U.N. votes on African issues as a sellout to Rhodesia’s white minority regime.

United Nations U. S U. N. General Assembly Nixon Charles C. Diggs Fr House Africa Azores Portugal Diggs U. N United States Rhodesia

Snow squalls hit valley with gusts up to fifty mph

Severe winter weather swept through the Kanawha Valley with snow flurries, gusty winds up to 50 mph, and reduced visibility. A power line fell across a fence near Patrick Street and Kanawha Airport, authorities cordoned off the area, and other damage included a fallen tree on Monongalia Street and downed wires on Clark Road. Weather expected to ease tonight and Sunday.

Kanawha Valley Charles National Weather Service Partick Street Rish Kanawha Equipment Co Appalachian Central Southern West/Power Co South Side Monongalia Street Pennsylvania Avenue Clark Road

Ex-Lindsay investigator admits not acting on graft tip

Arnold Fraiman former Lindsay era investigator testified before the Knapp Commission that he received a report of police graft from a plainclothes officer but did not investigate or refer it. The tip contributed to charges against 10 officers and department charges against 11 others. Fraiman offered varying explanations, including the officer’s reluctance to be named publicly.

New York Times Service New York John V. Lindsay Arnold Guy Fraiman Lindsay State Supreme Court Knapp Fraiman Knapp Commission Frank Serpico Bronx Police Department Burton B. Roberts

Chinese Force Ousts Nationalist Cor respondents

The Chinese government pressured the United Nations to remove two Nationalist Chinese correspondents in New York. Secretary General U Thant backed the order after counsel Constantin Stavropoulos advised it, marking an unprecedented diplomatic move.

New York Times Service United Nations U Thant Constantin Stavropoulos Greece

Penn Central Doubles Size Of Board

Penn Central Co. doubles its board to ten directors to quell dissident stockholders who blocked a controversial financing plan. Richard S. Robinson, a new director, had sued to stop a stockholders meeting over a $55 million refinance plan. The carrier, in bankruptcy proceedings since 1970, argues the plan protects value for creditors and the company.

Philadelphia Penn Central Co Richard S. Robinson U.S. District Court Joan Robinson Robinson and

Nixon Signs Bill Raising Monthly Veteran Benefits

President Nixon signed two bills boosting pensions for more than 2 million veterans and survivors. Pensions for 2.2 million veterans with nonservice-connected disabilities rise about 6.5 percent. Widows and children of service-incurred deaths gain 5 to 10 percent. The revisions replace rigid income categories with a sliding scale for better individual tuning.

Key Biscayne Nixon

Embezzle Case Sparks Indictment Talk in Pine Area

Casey contends he did not know the specifics until after Mark sham's inquiry. The evidence prompted by that probe led to a forecast of charges and questioning of Brothers again. Ten-tan Casey Hughes speculate weather patterns as Pine faces investigation ties to Capitol Paper and Can and Supply. James Tilson is named amid bribery indictments connected to Pine testimony.

Casey Marksham Presser Brothers Hughes Markham New England James Tilson Capitol Paper Ada Pine Preiser Tilson

Jones & Laughlin Ups Steel Price Hike

Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. said Friday it will raise tin mill products by 7.2 percent starting Monday, aligning with other major steelmakers. The move covers about 11 percent of its product line and follows federal Price Board approval. A spokesman noted further price requests are before the board.

Pittsburgh Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp J&l Federal Price Board

Death Sentence Given Mark If He Continues Drug Use

A Kanawha County jail interview with Mark details a $25,000 drug habit and two bags daily toward the end, with his father noting the cost to family surpassing $5,000. Sheriff Johnson describes inmate guards, reforms, and Mark’s possible rehab while contemplating his future as a social worker.

George Markiad Mark Kanawha Johnson

Byrd family details in addiction confession and recovery aims

The interview with Mark and his father George discusses addiction origins and family life. It covers prior drug use and curiosity, Army reassignment issues, and the impact of Manor living on Mark. Detailing efforts to seek treatment, confinement plans, and the possible transfer to a VA facility, the piece emphasizes family concern and ongoing recovery steps.

Mark Charlene H. Byrd Strict National Council of Teach- Drugs English Board Byrd Kanawha George Orchard Manor Boone County Coal Co the Manor Zapata-Norness Lying Inc Island Creek Coal Co Occidental Petroleum Manor Whirlpool Corp Manor Life Western Elect Ralston Purina Co Peo- Corp Honey-Ple Well Inc Terview Borg-Warner Corp Cessna Aircraft Co V.A

High Winds Halt Santa's Travels Briefly at Plaza

Strong winds toppled Santa and his reindeer atop the Charleston National Plaza Friday evening. Building manager Joel Harde halted the motor and lashed them to the roof, keeping them safe. Bank officials say Santa and the reindeer will resume duties atop the bank tonight.

Santa Claus Charleston National Plaza Joel Harde Santa

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