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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1975
Page
4
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Sen. Frank Church of Idaho leads a self directed probe into CIA activities. His recent remarks hinge on factual information, raising questions about budget decisions and their effect on intelligence operations.
An ad hoc hearing on full employment sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus features Patrick V. Murphy, president of the Police Foundation, signaling support for decriminalizing victimless crimes. He cites past NYPD relaxations on Sunday closing, minor gambling, and marijuana enforcement, while condemning violent crime as the focus. The piece also critiques the Rockefeller Commission and CIA oversight, noting public indifference to clandestine police methods but interest in fiscal accountability and potential future controls.
The Greenbrier College of Osteopathic Medicine could become tax supported as WV seeks more medical schools per capita. The legislature pushes for schools to address physician shortages, but critics say a fair malpractice system would more effectively attract doctors to the state.
Congressional critics accuse Ford of boosting oil company profits with a two dollar per barrel import fee. They concede an antidote exists: pass a windfall profits tax now to prevent gouging the public. If profits rise, Congress would bear blame for enabling excess gains.
In a satirical LA Times piece, Kipness boasts a Hollywood style defense scheme named WANGO to bluff in SALT talks. The absurd plan includes firing submarines from air and bribing the Shah, illustrating Cold War arms race bravado and the fragility of strategic rhetoric.
A reader opines that due process protections from Goldberg v. Kelly should apply to parking tickets. The letter argues tickets deny rights to appeal, raises concerns about unjust fines, and asks how to contest undeserved notices, noting penalties escalate after 24 hours and questioning law enforcement on rights awareness.
Joseph Kraft urges a nonmilitary strategy to deter oil exporters by building a counter hook. He proposes a global inventory of exports to OPEC and coordinated rules on technology access, especially dangerous nuclear tech, to pressure fair prices. He argues a balanced bargaining framework underpins peaceful, lasting energy relations.
West Virginia Democrats stage a week of events from the Democratic Youth Conference at Morris Survey College to multiple meetings with state officials and county chairs. The Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner in Charleston honors Senator Byrd and stirs discussion of 1976 nominations for Rockefeller and Sprouse while Rockefeller’s Wesleyan College duties and Sprouse’s potential gubernatorial run temper announcements. The Youth Conference features Justice James Sprouse, and Governor hopefuls loom over preparations for the 1976 convention and state elections.
Jennings Randolph and Spender engage in political action in Washington as reported on page 1A. The article outlines their roles, positions, and the implications for policy debates and congressional activity.
Marjorie Thurman of the Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee will speak at a luncheon honoring Mrs. Byrd attended by state party women. A 1 p.m. luncheon and reception with the Democratic Youth Conference will occur at Morris Harvey College for Sen. Byrd and West Virginia congressional delegation. The J J Dinner follows with a 5 p.m. reception for Sen. Byrd at Beni Kedem Temple near the Civic Center, all part of Democratic Week in West Virginia amid rising tension and reserved fighting for later.
Washington urges New Hampshire to resolve the contested Senate seat between Democrat John Durkin and Republican Louis Wyman. The piece denounces Senate delays and partisan handling, calls for a new election in the state, and warns that current unresolved ballots threaten Senate integrity.
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