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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
7
A reader recalls a bossy parishioner who preaches at the minister with unasked advice and long sermons. The tale spirals into a series of humorous vignettes about archery legends, Martians at Miss America, and a lewd phone call incident.
The 45 member American Wind Symphony Orchestra returns to West Virginia on July 6 after a July 4 kickoff at Point State Park Pittsburgh. The tour includes concerts in Sistersville Parkersburg Ravenswood and Oceana with poetry forums and school programs led by Paul Zimmer and other events through July 13.
Beirut reports Muammar Kadafi says Libya aids Irish, U.S. blacks and Muslims while denying arms to the IRA. London officials say they will study the claim and find no evidence supporting support for Northern Ireland rebels. Kadafi’s remarks mark the second anniversary of U.S. evacuation from Wheelus Base. A rare Sumatran orangutan birth is noted in Jersey zoo.
A U S Army deserter was jailed in Copenhagen on charges he ran a morphine base distribution network that sold at least 200000 dollars’ worth of drugs over the past years.
A 22 year old Camp Creek man faces murder charges in Beckley for the shooting death of James K Kessler. Ted Price 23 of Kessler and 25 year old Denmark man Harvey are linked to the case. Police withheld details pending arraignment and possible trial.
Ex British Labour leader Harold Wilson arrived in Bucharest for a Romania visit while Danish authorities refused asylum. He was given a temporary work and residence permit to avoid extradition and was welcomed by Romanian officials led by Manea Manescu. The police noted his incoherent state, attributing it to a drug crackdown.
Page 14A reports protesters opposed to using tax funds for Scout and high school facilities plan tent cities for the Democratic and Republican conventions. Activists and unions rally to keep campsites off beaches and parks while claiming city and county officials have not set clear provisions. Ellis Rubin leads anti convention protests and claims thousands could join.
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