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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1968

Page

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Weather Summary for Virginia and Kentucky Regions June 4 1948

The report notes fair conditions in West Virginia with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and sunny periods in western Pennsylvania. Kentucky to see clear to partly cloudy skies with highs about 78 to 88 and mild nights. A five day forecast calls for above normal temperatures across Virginia and surrounding areas with possible rain from a weather system.

West Virginia Bennsylvania Kentucky Virginia Rainey

National Duty to Return To Work in France Crisis

Premier Georges Pompidou urged a return to work as a national duty amid a strike wave costing France billions weekly. Labor unions resisted, with some sectors promising wage hikes yet slow to resume production. Violence in Paris involving Muslims and Jews flared around a cafe game, resulting in injuries and property damage as strikes disrupted railways and major industries.

Paris Georges Pompidou France Charles de Gaulle Pompidou Radio Yves Guem Television Radio Broadcasting

Tet Drive Changes and Negotiation Watch in Vietnam War

Officials say the enemy will not negotiate seriously until after the U.S. elections and will press on the battlefield. The administration expects 17,000 additional North Vietnamese infiltrators monthly, while South Vietnam expands mobilization to one million and forms a more representative cabinet to boost resolve.

North Vietnam United States South Vietnam

Rockefeller Seeks Delegation Shift At Miami Beach

Rockefeller said he would push underdog strategy and work to win over delegates including Wisconsin's governor Warren Knowles during a Miami Beach trip aimed at aligning convention ballots. He noted his visit to Wisconsin was social and he did not meet the delegates.

Miami Beach Dye Rockefeller Wisconsin Warren P. Knowles Nixon

Service Station of the Year contest kicks off in WV

The West Virginia Petroleum Assn. begins its ninth annual Service Station of the Year contest. Chairman Donald B. Farrington says 12 winners will be named at the annual convention next October in Charleston. Awards hinge on station appearance service sales and community contribution.

The West Virginia Petroleum Assn Seice Donald B. Farrington Secition Charleson

Nixon write in shakeup hits New Jersey GOP delegation

Delegates story notes potential favorite son cases in New Jersey as Nixon support disrupts a pledge not to sway delegates. Nixon forces aim to top Lodge 1964 write in total while turnout is expected light with 20 to 25 percent of 3,091,946 registered voters participating.

GOP Clifford P. Case Nixon Robert R. Douglass Nelson A. Rockefeller Henry Cabot Lodge New Jersey

Routine Continued Iron Page 17

The council approved land use for offices at 314 Lee St W to house an engineering firm. A $97 payment was approved to Molly Young for a sidewalk fall claim at Laidley and Lee. Residents of Lilly Drive petitioned for fire hydrants. Councilman Virgil Gilmore criticized an open excavation on Sunset Drive and a one way traffic violation between Smith and Washington. A roadslide on Craze Drive prompted a discussion of solutions including filling a gully with fly ash to shore the road and create playground space.

Lee St. W Molly Young Laidley and Lee Streets Lilly Drive Virgil Gilmore Sunset Drive Smith Washington Streets

Charleston Gazette pricing and publication details

The Charleston Gazette is described as a daily independent Democratic newspaper published in Charleston West Virginia. It lists subscription rates for daily with and without Sunday editions, mail and carrier options, and tax implications, noting carriage by News-Auray Corp and Association Press membership for social news use.

Charleston Gazette Charleston Independent Democratic Daily Gazette Company Bay W.va Mane Garatte News- Aurney Corp Carcis Gazette Associast Press Associates Press Misa Pegi

California primary tests shape GOP race and city spotlight

In Los Angeles analysts note the high stakes as Sen. Kuchel battles Max Rafferty for the Republican renomination while Reagan stands unopposed for 86 convention votes. The Democratic field shows Kennedy leading McCarthy and Lynch with undecided voters shaping the delegation slate.

Los Angeles California Thomas H. Kuchel Max Rafferty Ronald Reagan Reagan Miami Beach Fla Los Angeles Times Kennedy McCarthy Thomas C. Lynch Lynch State Johnson

Tracking Firm Merger Approved by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a merger involving two Eastern United States lines including West Virginia and Virginia. The report notes Ryder Truck Lines Inc and Express of Pittsburgh and mentions a small hearing aid device purchase by Helm. A. W. Newell of Evie Pennsylvania is listed for details with no cost or obligation.

Close Senate races in 6th and 2nd districts reported

Secretary of State reports 18 counties still lack certified May 14 results though some senatorial districts show final tallies. In the 6th, John Pat Fanning beat incumbent Glenn D. Hatcher by 286 votes 8,748 to 8,462 and will face Helen Mamick in November. In the 2nd district C Dick Montgomery won the Democratic nomination over Herbert Rogers 5,637 to 4,026. Theodore M. Bowers defeated Robert L. Holland 6,949 to 3,660 in the Republican race for former senator.

Secretary of State John Pat” Fanning Glenn D. Hatcher Fanning Hatcher Helen W. Mamick Dick Montgomery Herbert J. Rogers Theodore M. Bowers New Martinsville Robert L. Holland West Union

Summer Job Plan Funded in Putnam County

Washington A clearing house to help young people find summer jobs will be established in Putnam County through a federal grant. Rep John M Stack said the Office of Economic Opportunity will provide 300 for the center run by the Neighborhood Youth Corps. The money will fund office space and telephone service for the project.

Washington Putnam County John M. Stack Stack Office of Economic Opportunity Slack

Democratic scramble stirs South Dakota primary scene

Humphrey contemplates re election decision as Kennedy forces counter attack on Johnson ties. In a three way Democratic scramble the state with 116 950 registered voters expects high turnout and renewed focus on agricultural policy amid Kefauver era echoes. Nancy Kennan Alcorn, daughter of Wersler Keenan, graduates Brown University in Providence Rhode Island.

Pageson Kennedy Humphrey Johnson South Dakota Estes Kefauver Wallace, D. C I Greenbrier Providence, R. I Nancy Kennan Alcorn Wersler T. Keenan White Sulphur Springs W. Va Brown University

New Oyster Suit Filed In Mingo

The suit names George Daugherty and alleges eight counts against county officials led by Sheriff Adkins and the county court. It accuses them of fraudulently seeking federal funds in 1965 to buy a Civil Defense radio, misrepresenting matching funds, and creating an illegal lease with Matewan National Bank to obli gate about thirty four thousand dollars. It details false certification to obtain funds, improper bidding, and kickback demands tied to the radio project. The filing notes no wrongdoing by the bank and cites payments not entered in the county order book. A defense of the suit is not provided.

George Daugherty Sheriff's Department U. S Matewan National Bank Sheriff Adkins Kentucky LaParade Artis LaPrade Plai Stiffs Adkins

Supreme Court limits juror exclusion over death penalty

The Supreme Court ruled that foes of the death penalty may not be automatically excluded from juries deciding death. Justices left undisturbed other juror challenges and the death penalty itself. Dissenters warned the ruling could hinder obtaining death-penalty juries. Other actions included academic freedom protections and a public criticism rule for teachers. Two Charleston residents, Sara Pickett Ziebold and Harrie Boyce Anderson, graduated from St Catherine's School in Richmond. The Court granted a hearing next term for Dick Gregory's civil rights case and considered housing ordinance challenges in Akron Ohio.

Washington Supreme Court Potter Stewart Stewart Hugo L. Black John M. Harlan Byron R. White Richmond Thurgood Marshall Dick Gregory Richard Daley Chicago

Saigon on alert as 40 rockets fall in major barrage

Viet Cong and Vietnamese forces report large scale shelling and rocket attacks around Saigon, with 40 rockets landing in the city. In northern South Vietnam near Phu Bai surrender results cited from psychological warfare broadcasts. U S pilots target supply bases around Vinh and report 65 barges destroyed or damaged. Cu Chi and Ban Me Thuot hit with mortars, wounding several soldiers and cutting electricity near Cho Quan. No casualties reported on two UWSTS ships. one shell hit Cho Quan hospital injuring a patient.

Phu Bai South Vietnam U. S North Vietnam Vinh Demilitarized Zone Central Highlands Cu Chi Saigon Ban Me Thuot Darlac Province UW. S Military Transport Service Cho Quan

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