Editorial on Yellow Pages Profits and Rate Practices
The piece notes a billion dollar yellow pages business run by Bell operating companies with 2166 directories. It cites Nader and Warner charging anti competitive behavior and limited regulation, highlighting large profits, variable advertising rates, and a proposed rate hike by Chesapeake & Potomac in West Virginia.
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Ralph Nader
Frank Warner
Bell
Bell System
Nader
Warner
Federal Communications Commission
Yellow Pages
At&t
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Ted Carden
C&p
PSC
Carden
Nation
Califo
Back-to-basics education in Kanawha County faces doubt
The Kanawha County board of education's plan for traditional schools to enforce dress and appearance rules faces weak support with only about 100 enrollment applications. Critics question parental authority and argue that public money may already be wasted amid textbook disputes.
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Kanawha County
Board of Education
Judge Goldmans humane policy on alcoholics
The article notes Municipal Judge Jay Goldman’s stance that alcoholism is a disease and should be treated medically rather than solely criminally. He supports punishment for crimes while advocating medical treatment and, if needed, license suspensions for drivers who drink, aiming for humane handling of alcohol use.
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Charleston
Jay Goldman
Goldman
Endorsement Not Wanted
G Gordon Liddy writes from jail to defend handgun ownership. The piece suggests supporters will overlook sound strategy, and questions whether gun enthusiasts will be swayed by an endorsement from a famous Watergate figure.
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G. Gordon Liddy
America
Class of ’75 celebrates Hudson High daredevils and dreamers
The Hudson High cohort led by Lila Hermanax and Jack Armstrong’s family stories showcases ambition and mischief. Biff Armstrong lands a night-shift hit-man job with the Mafia, Percy Pifflefinger eyes crooked politics, and Theda Krautvelch’s poor grades stem from scheming to steal welfare from mailboxes. Page 14A.
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New York Times Service
NEW York
Hudson High
Jack Armstrong
Jack
Lila Hermanax
Prophets of Doom and Gloom
America
Lila
Pops
Biffi
Biff
Biff Armstrong
Percy Pifflefinger
Sissy
Sissypants
Theda Krautvelch
Theda
Readers ask why forfeit historic records to Michigan
Marguerite Nekoranec protests the potential transfer of West Virginia UMW historic and labor records to Michigan. She urges state newspapers the Governor and Mr Miller to prevent the loss, arguing WV facilities should preserve the history rather than surrendering it. She references a front page article on legal abortions and asserts abortion always results in death.
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the Gazette
West Virginia
UMW
Michigan
Miller
Marguerite Nekoranec
Bridge Rd
National Academy of Sciences
Supreme Court
Dachau
Auschwitz
Buchenwald
Hopei
China
Robert R. Bayless
Box
Eleanor
Kangaroo Court on County Commission Gutter Fight in Kanawha
The Kanawha County Commission clash erupted in a Wednesday meeting over office staffing and space moves. Tensions rose between County Clerk Jack Pauley, Commissioner Tom Black, and President Jack Catalano as staffing shifts were linked to alleged political vendettas after South Charleston election results.
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Kanawha County
Commission
Castleberry
Jack Catalano
Tom Black
Jack Pauley
Black
Susan Violette
County Commission
Pauley
Fayetta
Catalano
Violette
South Charleston
Bill Allen
Jeannie Long
G. Kemp Melton
Jean Gibson
Intercepted Message Sparks Statehouse Rumor
A June 12 1975 item notes a putrid rumor involving George A. James Manchin, packing up at the Statehouse. Story continues on Page 1B.
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A. James Manchin
Statehouse
Mixed rugby game marks a symbolic step in South Africa
Anthony Lewis notes a South African rugby match at Newlands with a mixed race team drawing exultant headlines yet revealing ongoing segregation. He argues symbolism matters, notes government caution, and urges continued international pressure and domestic reform to address enduring economic and political injustices.
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New-York Times
Petown
South ‘Africa
South Africa
Die Burger
Raa _ Sf
Pport
John Noble
Newlands
Ant
Koornhof
Jackie Robinson
Teamig
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Russell Baker
Thomas A. Knight
Vssion
ITV
Smething
Talano
State Senate
Si Galperin
Friden
Jay.Rockefeller
John’ Hutchinson
Jim Sprouse
Randy Cline
West Virginia Press Assn
Richard Neely
Wetzel County
John ‘Rogers
Bovernor
Rockefeller
John Kelly
Hurricane City
Lomé
Hurricane
David W. Jarvis, Hurricane
Kiss of Death
Charleston Gazette
Jim
George
Anthony Lewis
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