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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1968

Page

2

Moore Aims for Swift Justice in West Virginia Property Case

Editorial notes Rep Arch Moore Jr a congressman with a law practice and business stakes faced a property deal from 1967 in which two heirs received 15300 each and a mentally incompetent party 8313. The guardian filed a suit to set aside Moore’s deed, claiming inconsistencies between court records and the deed, while Moore praises disclosure and cooperation as he seeks resolution before the upcoming election.

Arch A. Moore Jr Moore Gazette GOP Marshall County Common Pleas Court Moundsville W. Va Marshall County Common Pleas Court Marshell County

Nation and NRA in a fed country rhetoric collage

A fragmented OCR passage lists figures from Washington to Kennedy alongside the National Rifle Association and various American organizations. It echoes phrases about life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and asserts arms purchase rights, amid references to unions and civil liberties groups.

Brave George Washington Abraham Lincoln United States Chamber of Commerce National Rifle John Quincy Adams James Abram Garfield American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations National Rifle Asen Andrew Jackson William McKinley American Medical Assn National Rifle Assn Grover Cleveland John Kennedy The Farm Bureau National Rifle Asan George Champe Clark Huey Long National Grange Roger Williams Martin Luther King National Association of Manufacturers Medgar Evera Robert Francis Kennedy American Civil Liberties Union National Rifle Aign

Housing Authority Bothering No One

Kanawha County educators have suddenly learned what Charleston officials already knew. It is impossible to figure out what the Public Housing Authority is up to and no one should worry about school projects being disturbed by housing complexes.

Kanawha County West Virginia Charleston

Dark hour after the Kennedy-McCarthy shooting

A New York Times service summary notes reactions across the nation after the assassination attempt. Gene McCarthy and Ralph Abernathy condemn neglect and violence, while Charles Evers and Mohammad Mehdi frame the event as political or Arab-related bias. The piece surveys national guilt and fears of conspiracies against justice.

New York Times Washington Scott Fitzgerald Gene McCarthy Resurrection City Ralph Abernathy Medgar Evers John Kennedy Martin Luther King Robert Kennedy Los Angeles Charles Evers Watts Bob Kennedy Action Committee On Kennedy-McCarthy Mohammad T. Mehdi Kennedy Craeli Rll

Awful event echoing calls for tougher law enforcement

The text discusses reactions to political violence, citing Rep. Gerald Ford on stricter law enforcement and President Johnson's plea for unity. It recalls Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations, then quotes Cavafy on duty and virtue, noting humans face tragic events yet strive for honor through steadfast action and compassion.

Gerald Ford Michigan Johnson John Kennedy Robert Kennedy Cain New York Times Abraham Lincoln Thermopylae

Readers Forum Voices on Society and Policy

Readers comment on education of character, deterents to crime, and racial injustice. Contributions cite Douglas Lincoln debates, gun laws, poverty, and support for the Poor People’s Campaign with remarks from multiple citizens referencing churches and journalism.

the Gazette America Church of the Trinity Pennsylvania Ave St. Albans Koontz Barnett Sandyville

De Gaulle Ruined All the Fun in Labor Talks

Art Buchwald argues the French crisis was mishandled by de Gaulle and Pompidou, claiming immediate wage concessions sapped bargaining drama. He outlines a satirical, escalating sequence where hard bargaining could have spurred a dramatic showdown, ending with a massive 35 percent raise and renewed worker sentiment.

de Gaulle Georges Pompidou France Pompidou

Lesson in English by W L Gordon

A compact English lesson listing common word usage errors and mispronunciations. Highlights include phrases to avoid, misused words, and synonyms for mystify and mislead. Examples cover words like veracity celibacy and anomalies with brief guidance on pronunciation and meaning.

W. L. Gordon

Latest Fighting At Saigon Dull Yet Distinctive War News

S. L. A. Marshall recalls a dreary Saigon battle scene near the Y Bridge in Cholon with Gen. Julian Ewell and notes a shift in Hanoi’s tactics toward terror and arson. He observes Saigon’s calm civilian resilience, police control, and the unusual steadiness despite shelling.

Los Angeles Times Saigon Clauss Julian Ewell Cholon Ewell Pouppeville Hanoi William C. Westmoreland U. S

County hopes to build own jet airport

Intercepted message dated June 8 1968 shows a letter to Don from an unnamed sender discussing Nam County building its own jet airport. The fragment suggests local aviation ambition without details on plans or officials involved.

Don Putnam County

War dance by Indians mocks press and Nixon campaign view

Potomac Fever notes Indian demonstrators dancing to reflect media bias. A Washington state man wins a freeway title in an odd court ruling. The piece critiques media attitudes and Westernization fatigue among “backward people” in India and mentions Nehru jackets.

Pocahontas Nixon Washington State

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