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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1972
Page
1
Forecast calls for warm and clear conditions across the East. Snow flurries expected in the Rockies upper Great Lakes and New England. Colder weather anticipated in the Midwest and Southwest.
The forecast covers West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Virginia and Pennsylvania with mostly cloudy skies highs in 30s to 40s and lows in 20s to 30s. Showers and drizzle possible in Virginia and light rain chances in western zones. Friday humidity and wind details noted with a December record high 70 in 1923 and low -1 in 1963.
The National Housing Conference says the Nixon administration plans a 16 month moratorium on new public housing and urban renewal projects starting Jan 1. It would halt new commitments and mortgage purchases, risking about 500000 units and 25 percent of national housing starts, amid broader budget cuts.
Detroit Ford Motor Co recalls 234 school buses to check a possible parking brake defect after a crash and avalanche left 24 survivors with eight killed. Investigators cite a plastic air tube may cause a brake failure. survivors describe harsh conditions and improvised blankets. HUD comments on funding and public housing role amid political talks.
An operatorless Tampa airport shuttle system malfunction injured eight people and caused panic as a high speed monorail car halted suddenly. Two hospitalized after the Jolt, with others treated for cuts and bruises. investigators from Westinghouse sought the cause.
A report claims the Hanoi Hilton prison camp was hit in the past two days, a claim denied by the Pentagon. Soviet Mig interceptors and hazardous devices are cited as factors in air battles over North Vietnam, with U.S. officials noting bomber losses remain undisclosed to limit enemy knowledge. Gen Giap vows continued resistance with Ho Chi Minh spirit guiding efforts toward victory.
Six vehicles including one truck and a 1972 Chevy Nova valued at 2500 dollars were stolen from Tag Galyean Chevrolet in Charleston since November 1. Four are 1971 models and one is a four wheel drive pickup. Police and dealer say four have been recovered but all were wrecked. Dealer asks police to patrol the lot more often.
A federal judge allowed Penn Central to reduce freight crews by one man, aiming to cut 5700 jobs and save about 100 million dollars annually. The move risks a strike and possible congressional intervention as UTU negotiations resume.
A head-on collision on WV 61 near Crown Hill hospitalized the drivers James E. Howe 46 of Gallagher and Sterling E. Thayer 8 of Gauley Bridge in satisfactory condition at Montgomery General Hospital Friday, state police said.
State police report a hit and run on U S 119 at Blue Creek Big Chimney injuring two cars. Trooper C B Burnside says an unidentified vehicle struck Mary Shirkey 25 of Sissonville. Debris from the Shirkey car damaged a third vehicle driven by John D Michael 26 of Charleston. total damage about 70 dollars.
Raleigh County Court unanimously invites the United Mine Workers to move its central offices to Beckley West Virginia. The action follows union President-Elect Arnold Miller’s pledge to relocate headquarters from Washington to the coal fields. Wheeling Fairmont Morgantown and Bluefield had extended similar offers. The site selection is expected next year.
NEW YORK three commercial banks including the nation’s second largest boosted the prime rate to six percent on loans to top corporate customers. First National City Bank Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh and Citizens and Southern National Bank of Atlanta acted despite government warnings that higher rates might undermine wage and price controls.
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