23 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1972
Page
1
The House advanced a Guthrie Center hospital bill aimed at treating drug abuse and alcoholism despite GOP opposition. Amendments failed or passed mainly along party lines, with key conflicts over superintendent qualifications and deed terms for Guthrie property.
Edgewood Park wins council approval for a multi purpose educational facility with only two dissenters. Traffic flow concerns and operating in the black dominate debate as Otis OConnor urges fixing access through Edgewood Drive before finalizing. House actions include bills on municipal counsel, fishing licenses, breathalyzer tests, and Court-appointed counsel standards.
President Nixon and Premier Chou En-lai held extended talks that exceeded expectations, with Mao Tse-tung unexpectedly meeting Nixon. The visit featured a rooftop ballet promoted by Chiang Ching, showcasing a state-approved portrayal of class struggle. The two leaders appeared jovial, and official statements said discussions would continue.
Kanawha Senator Brotherton charged Governor Moore with misusing executive power by suspending Appalachian Regional Commission funds for regional mental health and threatening to veto funds. Moore cited failure of legislature to move a $7.5 million central mental health facility. Senate supports 14 regional centers. Brotherton ridiculed the governor’s supernatural claims and warned voters may remove him next November. Page 2A, Col. 4.
A German jumbo jet with 173 aboard including Robert F Kennedy Jr was hijacked en route from New Delhi to Athens and freed after 18 hours on the tarmac in Aden. Hijackers identified as Zionist Occupation Victims Organization demanded unknown terms. Crew remained hostage in Frankfurt while Lufthansa arranged release flights to Beirut. Kennedy spoke by phone with his uncle Edward M Kennedy and expressed relief at the outcome.
Forecasters predict a cloudy afternoon with a chance of rain or snow and a high around 40. It will be cloudy and milder at night. Details on Page 2A.
The House Commerce Committee approved Amtrak's $170 million bid and a GAO audit amendment. The measure, backed by Democrats, passed 14 to 10, authorizing federal auditors to review the financial dealings of any railroad entering a contract with Amtrak to operate intercity passenger service.
Troops loyal to President Marien Ngouabi prepared on Tuesday to recapture Brazzaville radio from rebel forces. Army chief of staff Commandant Joachim Yhombi-Opango denied leading a coup against Ngouabi in a written statement after radio reports of a failed overnight coup.
A two part feature notes a shift in American workers valuing leisure time over money as the new norm. The discussion highlights changing attitudes toward work life balance and hints at broader social implications across society.
The Senate narrowly approved a compromise bill to strengthen enforcement of the federal ban on job discrimination. The measure expands coverage to more workers, including state and local government employees, and gives the EEOC new court powers while removing cease-and-desist orders. Byrd and Randolph voted with the majority.
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