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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1976
Page
1
City detectives in Clarksburg probe the disappearance of a Thompson submachinegun and two AR-16 rifles from the police station. City Manager Donald Hoff says new police chief George Duke Shields is directing the investigation, with possible misplacement inside the building or removal to an officer’s home.
Charleston lawyer Jonathan Noetzel was ordered hospitalized for 60 days for a mental examination after a drug charges arraignment. Judge Dennis Knapp ruled the hospitalization could not prejudice the trial, as Noetzel faced charges of possession of 30 methaqualone capsules and distributing 400 capsules last year. Noetzel, Harvard Law graduate and former clerk for Justice Neely, cited severe stress after his May house fire.
A special probe investigates House funds use tied to a lawmaker’s houseboat and tickets. The report details tapes, alleged blackmail, and donations from constituents. A task force led by Rep. David Obey will study account systems while leaders weigh salary control and propriety concerns. The Justice Department also pursues a travel voucher case against Clay.
The Rockefeller for Governor Committee and allied West Virginians for Rockefeller filed extensive preprimary and postprimary statements detailing $1.7 million in expenses and large contributions. Major outlays include $114,066 in paid media and multiple six figure payments to Canfield Miller & Associates for campaign services.
Two youngsters sparked a river search near St. Albans after crossing the Kanawha River to the Nitro shore. An alarm prompted fire units and deputies to drag the river and search the banks. They were found on the river bank about an hour later unharmed.
A former Cabell County Commission aide and a Huntington businessman were sentenced on forgery charges. John Raymond received one to ten years in prison for irregularities in county purchasing in 1974, after pleading guilty in February. Clyde McDonald got the same one-to-ten year term. Both remain out on bond during appeal.
A Blue Cross spokesman said only two of 27 southern West Virginia hospitals operate without participating agreements. Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley and Summersville Memorial Hospital are nonparticipating. Basic Blue Cross contracts pay room charges plus 40 percent of other covered services at these hospitals.
The report outlines zone specific weather in West Virginia and neighboring regions. It notes sunny and warm conditions with highs generally in the 70s, with variations for zones including Northern Panhandle Northwest Central Mountains and Eastern Panhandle. Virginia and Western Pennsylvania are also listed with similar warm Sunny expectations. Local humidity and record temperatures for June are mentioned.
Hamlin Mayor C B Monday found locked out of city hall after his mayoral win by nine votes over fireman Terry Prichard. Eugene C McComas, Hamlin volunteer fire department chief, says fumes from a tank behind city hall prompted closure and safety concerns. He cites previous fumes after rain and notes the rent for the mayor’s office is negotiated in council while the building remains closed pending source of fumes.
Frustration Rich notes insurance on the car lapsed a day before the 1 30 a m blast but no one was hurt. Judge Knapp put Toney on probation and required continued payment on 4500 owed. Sines cites many car problems including transmission seals and ignition. Toney reportedly used dynamite from a grave project and placed it near the car after parking along the highway.
West Virginia residents are named in college graduate lists. Lawrence C. Howe of Charleston and Mary Crites of 307 26th St SE earned degrees from Lehigh University and Denison University respectively. Sarah M. Voorhees and James Robert Gatlette are also noted graduates, linking Denison University and the College of William and Mary.
Finance Commissioner Benedict said he has not decided his next step after the State Supreme Court did not respond to his seven day mandate to vacate space in the East Wing. He expects to decide next week after attending a Teachers' Retirement Board meeting and a trip out of town. He noted the attorney general's office denied him state funds to pursue a court decision on the controversy.
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