Editorial calls for DDT substitute in pest control
Editorial argues over DDT use and bans in several states while noting its life-saving pest control benefits. Dr. Page Seckford defends limited DDT use in Charleston area with malathion spray and cites three decades of safety. The piece urges a crash program to develop a safer pesticide amid rising military and space spending.
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Peter Godfrey
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
Charleston
Godfrey
Michigan
Arizona
Wisconsin
Sweden
California
Reagan
Ities
United States
Page Seckford
Seckford
Atlanta
U. S. Public Health Service
Man
St. Petersburg
Houston
Nanawha-Charleston Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
Nixon
Smiles and Stilettos Praise Slack for Nixon Plan
Citizens voice support for Representative John M Slack as he backs Nixon’s plan to introduce representative government in Washington. They also press the State Road Commission over weeds three feet tall in the Southside Expressway median from Patrick Street to Kanawha City Bridge. Public complaints target FTC actions against tire ads urging high speed, and the Post Office for clogged third westbound lane during 5 pm mail pickups. Construction workers on Kanawha City Bridge halt lanes, causing anxiety among drivers after the Silver Bridge disaster. South Charleston Post Office is criticized for not selling money orders on Saturdays.
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State Road Commission
Patrick Street
Kanawha City Bridge
Silver Bridge
Apology Plan Fails to Reach Pentagon Officials
A group seeking to apologize for criticizing the armed forces asks various military and government contacts for meetings. Each attempt fails due to busy schedules or unrelated duties from a commander to a nerve gas shipment, leaving no official apology arranged. The dialogue humorously highlights the difficulty of obtaining an official venue for apology.
Labor Leaders Back Only Puppets in West Virginia
Reader Harry H. Cupp and Harry Queen critique labor leadership in West Virginia led by Miles Stanley. They urge removal of racketeers and restoration of democracy, advocating right to work and secret ballots, while condemning Fortas case comments and urging accountability across parties.
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the Gazette
Afl-Cio
Charleston
West
Virginia
Miles Stanley
Wally Barron
Hulett Smith
Stanley
James Sprouse
Statehouse
West Virginia
Gov. Moore
Labor
Harry H. Cupp
Randolph County
Republican Executive Committee
Fortas
Abe Fortas
Jesus
Harry Queen
Codes Not the Answer Near York Times Service
An opposing view assesses a House bill to force colleges to adopt student conduct codes as federal aid condition. The piece argues it risks federal control of education, harms both colleges and students, and ignores students rights while citing Berkeley protests and government reactions as example of overreach. It cautions against punitive legislation and emphasizes freedom over coercive standards.
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Near York Times
Washington
House
House of Representatives
Berkeley
Fred Dutton
Board of Regents
University of California
Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Congress
Allseam
People’s Park
Sissonville water crisis calls for new legislation
The Sissonville Public Service District seeks a 50 percent rate rise plus 25 percent for booster users due to salt brine pollution from oil drilling. Chloride levels spike, damaging pipes and forcing costly maintenance while the main source remains undependable. Lawmakers should authorize the natural resources director to prohibit contamination risks and consider special-session action.
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Sissonville
Kanawha
Reane County
Sissonville Public
District Board of Commissioners
State Health Department
State Water Resources Division
Commission
Haines Branch
Bernard W. Whittington
Whittington
Pocatalico
Public Affairs Conference
Paul J. Kaufman
Director of Natural Resources Authority
Intercepted Message Reveals Saucemian Jarrett St Albans
A note identifies George A. R. Jarrett of Saucemian in St Albans West Virginia as involved in an intercepted message. Page 13 carries the story.
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A. R. Jarrett
Saucemian
St. Albans
W. Va
Business Backs Antitrust Wave In Congress Clash
Washington reports show bankers and industrialists largely support the Nixon administration’s tough line on conglomerate mergers, while cautioning that the antitrust push may stretch existing law. Judge Will notes a potential new era in antitrust litigation as Northwest seeks to seize B F Goodrich, with Ohio and other states already acting to curb consolidations.
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Congress
Gino
Northwest Industries
B. F. Goodrich
Tire Company
McLaren
Northwest
Chicago
Atl
Justice Department
Goodrich
Hubert Will
Judge Will
House Ways and Means Committee
Akron
Ohio
Assn
New York Stock Exchange
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Federal Trade Commission
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Russell Baker
New York Times
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Brokaw
Hunkerman
Baynham
Hamburger Hill
Merke
Air Force
Welch
Wilide
Wihhide
Martindale
Army
Jersey
Timms
Tom Wicker
Regents
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Harry Hofffmann
Moore
Ralph
Yours
George
Clayton
Fritchey
Richard McLaren
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