Editorial urges U S review of Latin policy urgent
The piece argues for a comprehensive reassessment of U S policy toward Latin America, noting Venezuela's liberalization, Cuba's isolation, and the need for collective, constructive steps. It suggests Cuba could be normalized if gains are mutual, with Chile and Mexico open to mediation and recognition discussed within the OAS framework.
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Venezuela
Communist Party
Cuba
le Monde
Marcel Niedergang
Aristides Calvani
Havana
Organization of American States
Fidel Castro
OAS
Chile
Mexico
Neidergang
Nixon
United States
Washington
Lima
Peru
Uncle Sam
Congress
Nelson Rockefeller
Europe
Asia
U. S
South America
Workable Plan Wins Recertification for Charleston
Charleston officials announce unofficial federal approval of the Workable Program for Community Improvement clearing the way for major projects. The city will push the Government Square Urban Renewal Project and three 100 unit housing facilities to address displacement from interstate development and other construction. A turnkey private developer project and two preliminarily approved renewals also gain life, enabling rapid progress after a long wait for federal clearance.
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Triangle
Charleston Housing Authority
Charleston
A Final Apology To Rep Slack
A November editorial attributed to Rep. John Slack suggested yearly congressional review of Supreme Court judges. The Gazette did not hold that view, which stemmed from a debated misquotation. The paper apologizes for the error and for failing to apologize earlier.
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Supreme Court
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President Rejects Dinosaurs Revival Plan
In a tense White House style scene Professor Applegate explains a plan to resurrect dinosaurs in lower California. President Edwards rejects the idea, calling it terrifying and final, ordering destruction of preserved specimens. The interview ends with a spectral departure as the professor exits.
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Washington
Edwards
Unified Science Council
Applegate
California
Readers' Forum Debates Crime and Court Practices
Editor the Gazette quotes James A. Haught and reflects on why crime rises. The letter cites repeated court actions, appeals, and leniencies as enabling crime while arguing for firm defense of the gospel. Linden Reed criticizes quotes by Rev Cecil McMillion and urges steadfast defense of faith and country.
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the Gazette
James A. Haught
West Virginia
Mr. Haught
Cecil S. McMillion
Apostle Paul
Welfare Is a Trap Washington columnist argues reform must address root causes
William Raspberry contends welfare remains a failed system that traps recipients. He surveys proposed solutions including guaranteed minimum income, family allowances, and Amitai Etzioni’s private insurance plan with public subsidies, noting costs and political feasibility.
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Washington Post
Washington
Amitai Etzioni
Center For Policy Research
Etzioni
Columbia University
Touch of politics haunts Moore tax plan and veto power
The 1969 legislature approved a pay raise funded by suspending sales tax exemptions for equipment. Early returns on the plan’s revenue are weak, with projections slipping as officials cite confusion and unpaid taxes. Moore’s decisive actions include a hiring freeze and a strike firing, while the Peters case tests veto power over higher education budgets. The outcome may reshape state governance and university recruitment, though judged in retrospect.
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Tax Department
Charles H. Haden II
Haden
Midas
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Smith
Joseph Peters
Peters
Finance and Administration
Marshall University
State Board of Education
State Supreme Court
Higher
Supreme Court
City Records Question Unworkable Program Status
A June 3 1969 note to Elmer from Mayor Dodson questions Charleston dropping the record as the city with the most Unworkable Program. Recertified city status noted. Page 1 story referenced.
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Elmer
Charleston
Dodson
Visiting leaders and Nixon discuss Europe and arms talks
Washington sees a stream of foreign visitors in spring and summer 1989. Dutch Prime Minister de Jong and foreign minister Luns urged expanded Dutch airline landings and noted hopes for British entry into the common market. Edward Heath warned on agriculture and Vietnam. European leaders show inward focus while awaiting Soviet American missile talks and a potential freeze in nuclear weapons.
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Washington Post
Washington
White House
de Jong
Joseph M.A.H. Luns
Netherland
Nixon
Blair House
Luns
Annapolis
Australia
Eisenhower
Europe
Edward Heath
Heath
United States
Vietnam
de Gaulle
Berlin
Paris
Loondon
Rome
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