24 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1970
Page
1
Grechko signaled continued Soviet interest in ABMs and claimed weapons systems can reliably hit enemy aircraft and missiles at long range. U.S. officials note about 70 launchers around Moscow. Reports linked remarks to SALT negotiations and a demonstrated shift in air defense posture.
Tuesday is mostly cloudy with mild highs around 50s in Charleston and upper 40s elsewhere. Occasional light rain possible and temperatures dipping into the 20s to 30s tonight with increasing cloudiness across Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.
Washington AP reports a bill to curb interstate air pollution across the Ohio River will be introduced in the House by Rep. Robert H. Mollohan a Democrat from West Virginia. The measure targets cross state air quality issues and seeks new enforcement mechanisms.
Washington moves to replace John F. O Leary as director of the Bureau of Mines amid plans for a new five from five member commission to write and enforce mining requirements for a Guyana style republic. The measure seeks to sever ties with Britain and create a cooperative cross state venture.
A nine year old boy Terry Lee Campbell of St Albans was injured after walking into a moving car on Shadyside Avenue. He was listed in apparently satisfactory condition at Thomas Memorial Hospital with head injuries fractures and abrasions. A second incident involved 44 year old Dennie Runyan who was struck by a motorcycle on MacCorkle Avenue in St Albans and treated for minor injuries before being released.
Masons elect Rev Wallace Hunter of Simon Wyoming County as president of the Scottish Rite bodies. Jonson is charged with manslaughter after a shooting near Simon during a deer hunt gone wrong. Toler and Church face related charges as investigations continue.
Gen. William C. Westmoreland denounced draft dodging as selfish and harmful to democratic ideals. He warned that rising nonparticipation threatens active civic duty and the vitality of the nation. The Charleston Gazette lists subscription details and contact information for readers.
New York lawmakers claim the House will fill with outsiders to show unity for Georges Pompidou’s speech. At least one third of the 435 members may boycott the joint session, according to Rep. Podell.
Montgomery police evacuated a women’s dormitory twice after separate bomb threats Sunday night into Monday dawn. Officers found no bomb and warned of potential repercussions for wasting emergency resources.
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