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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1976
Page
4
The Nation urges Congress to curb FBI overreach by redefining privacy rights and broaden the Federal Torts Claims Act. Proposals include allowing triple damages for invasions of privacy or First Amendment rights and requiring the government to cover citizen attorney fees, creating stronger incentives to curb government abuse.
Piedmont Airlines executive vice president William McGruder accuses Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield of saying one thing and voting against the SST. Mansfield denies the charge, stating he voted against the SST and never discussed it with McGruder. The Gazette backs Mansfield, noting conflicting testimony.
Editor weighs in on Putnam County schools amid a Murricane Junior High closure due to fire hazards. Crowded Winfield High and Scoll Tears Elementary housed in a church reflect perceived declines since the administration boasted top status.
A column warns against panic policy moves in West Virginia governance. It critiques the Preferred Treatment Act granting in state bid favors, notes retaliation by Pennsylvania, and opposes McCartney’s plan to extend voting after 7:30. The piece urges prudent administration and school bond reform in Putnam County, calling for resignations to restore taxpayer confidence.
The St Louis Post analyzes shifting Mideast alliances, noting Syrian nationalists once enemies of Lebanese Phalangists and Arabs, Palestinians, and Lebanese Muslims now view Damascus differently. It frames Assad as a stabilizing force to Americans while Beirut residents face gunfire daily.
Senator George McGovern praised his actions after dismissing two staffers involved in the Stop Jiminy Carter effort. He noted his own past as a presidential candidate facing similar attacks and said a lesser man might have retaliated.
Russell Baker humor column depicts Cinderella entering the royal payroll as a Grand Chamberlain aide with a 14000 sducat salary, plans ghostwritten expose, and the Prince’s mixed feelings about liberated women and politics. The scene ends with a cliffhanger about a salacious book proposal.
A brief note from George Robert Byrd to Bob discusses the Byrd people and a story on Page 1.1, indicating editorial or reporting context tied to Washington reporting. The damaged text suggests a communication about coverage and page placement.
Letter from Thomas E. Lee Jr. of Wellslee Coca Cola Bottling Co. argues Kellogg sold 1.213 billion dollars of cereals last year and implies about 40 percent of the corn market is cereal based. He contends adolescents confirm cereals with sugar and advocates considering sugar usage policy.
Charles E Cantrell of 636 Harpers Dr complains that the Gazelle failed to print editor’s note on B12 injections. He argues the paper’s omission violates rulings on discrimination while noting prices for B11 and B12 injections, $4 and $8 respectively.
Washington debate on the Invest s Act Amendments of 1876 highlights federal licensing for advisers. Critics liken it to Virginia’s old Board of Photographic Examiners, calling it special interest regulation masked as consumer protection. Supporters cite protecting savers with tests. opponents warn of costs and bureaucratic overreach.
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