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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1967
Page
2
The piece argues wars create greater hate and warns Israel must embrace a peace table solution. It stresses addressing Palestinian displacement and urges a US USSR arms halt to reduce risk of new conflicts, urging Israel to act toward neighbors and Arab reconciliation.
The proposed master plan for Capitol expansion is abandoned to aid a labor federation, prompting Hemlock Realty Co to erect offices and rent space. More buildings worsen the parking crisis for state workers and East End residents. The piece urges Municipal Court action against chronic parking scofflaws amid an ever-tightening system and ticketing.
The 1959 New York Legislature allowed the motor vehicle department to sell owner lists to marketing services. About 6.4 million homes were handed to a service for 88000 dollars, inviting junk mail and visits from salespeople. Curtiss Lauvont calls it an invasion of privacy and pursues court action.
Brig Gen John J. Diigo, commander of pacification forces in the Far Foo Fhat Zone, condemns the Arab-Israeli war as the UN calls for a halt. He rails at media neglect and shows clippings to illustrate how Vietnam news fades while regional fighting dominates headlines.
Letters from readers praise George Wallace for Bible-aligned views against interracial marriage and integration while criticizing Democratic and Republican support for laws seen as contrary to biblical principles. The forum includes a West Virginia resident lamenting inaction on road and drainage issues near Marlinton and a related military mailing address.
James Reston argues the world balance shifted in the United States favor. Israel’s swift victory boosts Western prestige while Moscow’s influence wanes. He urges an active American initiative to end the Vietnam conflict with a Geneva conference style plan, including U.S. delegation, cochairmen, and possible bombing pause, backed by a strong public call for negotiations.
In Washington a diplomatic dinner crisis leaves Arab embassy guests hungry as repeated attendees vanish from social events. Red Cross aid and emergency committees organize meals and foot stamps while talks of converting embassies to food outlets surface. The United Nations may intervene as officials seek to preserve Washington's social scene.
The West Virginia Republican Party debates a gubernatorial nominee as Arch Moore Jr and Cecil Underwood lead a field of potential candidates. Moore weighs a run against the odds, aiming for a Senate seat in 1972, while Underwood contemplates another bid amid business prominence with Monsanto. Other names emerge including Dennis Knapp, J Frank Deen, Ken ton Lambert, and John Callebs, whose recent strong showing in Kanawha County signals potential.
Letter dated June 13 1987 from George J N Linton Noise Controller Washington D C to Ron warns of a Lastditch fight in the rock n roll business. Story on Page 1.
Potomac Fever notes Vice President Humphrey delivered a concise commencement address reflecting on grads futures. A separate item questions Egypt’s statements amid Middle East tensions while a gossip line jokes about royal family tensions and reconciliation.
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