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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
3
Editorial notes Rep John Slack of West Virginia cites distrust of firearms but favors convict-linked imprisonment for violence with guns. It compares British gun control where strict rules limit ownership, arguing handguns should face tighter restrictions to reduce shooting deaths.
A critical piece notes the Daily Mail faulted Robert D. Novak for implying liberal bias without direct statements. It details a Kenyon College talk, suggesting he could have named several major papers, including The Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News, to accuse a liberal axis.
Pressmen of The New York Times refused to publish a recent edition due to a controversial advertisement urging impeachment of President Nixon. The piece, funded by a committee, sparked debate over editorial restraint and political influence on newspaper decisions.
In a 1972 piece, Rolf Thatcher rejects immediate college to “find myself” on the road with friend Edna. Parents worry about costs and future plans as the teen contemplates hitchhiking to Nevada, Apache blankets work, and possible South American travel. An ads joke closes the tale.
William Raspberry argues for direct racial integration of neighborhoods through housing policy. He proposes remedies like moving whites out of imbalanced areas and relocating Black families to white-dominated zones, with subsidies and potential temporary housing in mobile homes, to achieve integrated communities.
The article portrays Representative John Rooney as a gatekeeper for four federal departments funding, and a benefactor to shipping interests during election years. It cites contributions from Moore-McCormack Lines and Prudent ial Grace Lines, plus subsidies to American President and Seatrain Ship Building, linking Rooney to billions in federal aid and earlier penalties for improper contributions.
Weather service at Kanawha Airport City reports forecast updates and regional conditions for the area. Details cover precipitation chances, wind patterns, and temperature outlook for the coming days.
James Reston argues McGovern must unite the Democratic Party and address wide voter discontent while balancing core beliefs. He warns the main task is to avoid a bruising convention fight, win party unity, and propose radical change without alienating supporters or provoking Republican attacks.
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