GOP Control Predicted as 1970 WV Elections Loom
AP reports rising GOP expectations in West Virginia. Rockefeller backed voter help reforms stalled by Democrats and legislature, with 1970 elections seen as favorable for Republicans. Potter cited leadership gaps and party splits, predicting GOP gains amid reform failures and ballot access debates.
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John D Rockefeller IV
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Border clashes shadow Guyana independence eve events
Reports from Georgetown indicate possible Venezuelan border clashes as Guyana prepared for independence. The Democratic leadership in Guyana's legislature faced attempts to block programs proposed by the Republican governor, but the measures failed. One official praised the acting governor's bold approach amid tense regional talk. Assisted by all houses, a bill died in conference committee due to House Senate disagreement.
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Nixon Hosts Pompidou at Camp David Ahead of State Visit
President Nixon welcomed French President Georges Pompidou to Camp David and then flew to Washington for a White House production of the musical 1776. Pompidou arrives for an eight day tour including Cape Kennedy San Francisco Chicago and New York. Nixon planned formal talks at the White House with full honors and NSC discussions touching Laos and arms sales to Israel.
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Pompidou
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Fla
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Chicago
New York
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Laos
Israel
3008 Students Enrolled at Morris Harvey College
A total of 3008 students are enrolled in classes at Morris Harvey College per registrar Benjamin T. King. The figure is four less than the spring semester 1968 69 total. The State Department plans March 31 bids on a contract for safety modifications along a highway corridor in Mercer County. The project includes drainage, shoulder work and resurfacing on a section of US 1921 460. Miss Perdue, a native, escaped while at a dental appointment in Hin t County. She is serving time for armed robbery.
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Benjamin T. King
Associated Press
State Department of Med “Ways
Appalachian
Mercer County
W.va
Smiling Snouts Parade at Obedience Class Show
A class of 60 dogs and their owners completed obedience lessons sponsored by the Kanawha Obedience Training Club. The session, held Sunday at the Tag Galyean Service Garage, aimed to prepare dogs for show competition, with staff photos by Ferrell Friend.
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Kanawha Obedience Training Club
Tag Galyean Service
Ferrell
Woman Escapee Caught by Police in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD AP Police apprehended late Saturday night Leona Perdue 37 an escapee from the omens state.
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Bluefield
Leona Perdue
Omens
Paes urges GOP to field two or four delegates in Kanawha
Paes told the audience that the 1970 session has held Democrats up for ridicule in Kanawha County and urged voting for at least two, and ideally all four, GOP delegates to the legislature next year.
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Kanawha
Bureau Invites Callers For News Fair Play Complaints
The Bureau of Accuracy and Fair Play invites callers to report perceived injustices in Gazette coverage. Open weekdays 9 am to noon on the third floor of the News newspaper Agency building. Complaints may be made in person or by calling 348 5101.
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