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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1971
Page
1
Afternoon and evening temperatures forecast with highs near 05 and lows in the upper 60s. Expect partly cloudy skies with a chance of afternoon showers and cooler morning readings. Winds from the southwest at around 14 mph.
Fragmented weather notes show varying forecasts across regions. Mentioned areas include Virginia Kentucky and West Virginia with general trends of sun and clouds, small chances of showers, and warm humid conditions. Data appears garbled but indicates temperatures mostly in 40s to 60s across several locales.
The President argues affirmative action for federal officials is limited and local land use should not be dictated by housing officials. He says federal funding decisions should consider racial impact, while HUD’s water and sewer grants may still flow to communities with housing discrimination if other federally funded projects remain nondiscriminatory. HUD has yet to finalize a monitoring system for private, federally aided housing discrimination.
Governor Moore challenged Eureka California Chamber of Commerce claims that Eureka is the rhododendron capital of the world. He wrote that West Virginia has more rhododendrons on a mountainside and urged rescinding the statement to avoid embarrassment.
George Price of 6512 Roosevelt Ave a history teacher at George Washington High School is described as an outspoken anti drug abuse advocate and says she was confused with a man of the same name charged by city police last Wednesday on an illegal drug count.
Democratic leaders map a 100 table dinner with 10 to 12 per table hosting all state and county officials and party figures. Kenna vows to defeat Republicans through honest candidates while gathering priorities from each table. Stevenson to hold a 4 pm press conference at Kanawha Airport with Sen. Jennings Randolph introducing him. James Sprouse to serve as master of ceremonies.
A long report traces Ray George and allied officials through state contracting and alleged bribery links with former welfare commissioner Ray George and others. It recounts Randco, Daniel Boone, and BS&E ties, lawsuits, and out of court settlements, detailing political and business networks in West Virginia during the era.
St Pauls Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church announce a Vacation Bible School at Trinity Church 1600 Kanawha Blvd E starting Monday through June 25 from 9 to 11 45 a m for children ages 3 to grade 6.
Washington reports that naval leaders warn the Mediterranean balance of power is tipping to the Soviet Union. They say by mid 1972 a Soviet attack via the Suez and Sinai could not be stopped, potentially prompting a pro-Israel concession if ordered by the President.
Franklin Dick, 93, and Evaj Crum, 81, wed Friday in Huntington after a court waiver allowed them to dispense with the usual three day waiting period. They picked up their license the same day, citing limited time.
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