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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1969
Page
3
Editorial argues for a flexible policy to end the Vietnam War. It notes Nixon and Thieu face conflicts between stated aims and real power, including NL F representation and Viet Cong influence, urging concessions to avoid a doomed stalemate. It warns against fixed, winner take all conditions and calls for a pragmatic approach.
Sissonville Public Service District seeks a 50 percent rate hike and a 25 percent booster charge from the Public Service Commission. District cites pollution of the main water source by oil drillers in Kanawha and Roane counties and inflation as causes, urging polluters to cover higher costs borne by residents.
Washington reports the Midway Island talks between President Nixon and President Thieu aim to advance a Saigon driven peace plan via elections for a new South Vietnamese government. Thieu resists coalition with the Viet Cong while troop withdrawals and Supervision proposals loom, signaling continued war pressures despite a perceived Nixon win.
Readers debate gun control highlighting failures to enforce current laws such as West Virginia high power rifle registration and Johnson pistol statutes with six month jail terms. The writer argues registration harms law abiding shooters and asks why penalties are rarely imposed, citing Russia as a cautionary example.
Guy Cuthbert objects to columnist Terry Marchal and his portrayal of Memorial Day race attitudes. He defends spectator interest in motorsport as cultural entertainment, contrasts American bloodthirstiness with European spectators, and questions the columnist’s understanding of public motivation.
Richard McLaren, new head of the antitrust division, intervenes in Northwest Industries bid to buy B F Goodrich. Northwest accuses Goodrich of blocking takeover while McLaren’s former firm and colleagues assist Goodrich. Questions rise over McLaren’s involvement after carbon copies of correspondence shared with his old firm. Courts consider injunction as officials note IT&T precedent and disqualification policy.
The Cairo interview cited Rev. A. C. Forrest of Toronto as a leading Arab information advocate. Forrest edits the United Church Observer, Canada's largest Protestant denomination paper, and his views sparked Jewish and Christian protests in Toronto. Critics question his defense of Arab positions amid calls for a broader Middle East settlement.
Joseph Willie Namath, a New York restaurateur, is involved in a reported interception incident. Details are continued on page 21.
In the Americas press freedom is highlighted amid dictatorships in Cuba and Haiti where government control is strict. The Inter-American Press Assn based in New York advocates for free expression, led by Augustin F. Edwards of El Mercurio in Chile, sharing thoughts with IAPA members.
The IAPA calls for condemnation of Cuba and Haiti and urges governments to respect citizens right to know. It stresses public education on press freedom, the need to empower people beyond soccer headlines, and warns that without demand from the masses, freedom will not arrive.
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