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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

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Sarver Successor Is Under Cloud

The article reports on Randall’s controversial appointment as Sarver’s successor in the West Virginia prison system. It details grand jury findings in Oregon accusing Randall of false credentials and insubordination, disagreements over his firing versus resignation, andremarks by officials like Public Institutions Commissioner Clarence Johnson praising the potential of Randall’s reforms despite the controversy. It notes Gov. McCall’s plan to appoint Randall to a corrections leadership role and cites differing views among governors and newspapers.

Randall Foverto McCall Randall West Virginia Oregon North Carolina Indus Chauncey Browning Jr Robertson Luther Hodges Northiguage Carolina Grand Jury Capitol Salem Oregon Statesman Bardall FBI Johnson Washington, D. C Highestsurance Company Gov. McCally Hodges Sumpter S. C Furniture Com Terry Sanford North Company

West Germans to cover US deficit under Berlin talks

The article outlines West Germany arranging to buy $500 million in U S Treasury notes and $125 million of medium term bonds and Lufthansa plans to purchase four Boeing jets, with Eximbank financing earlier. Secretary Rusk meets Soviet officials in New York amid Berlin travel restrictions while a North Carolina parole board veteran is noted.

Berlin Germany Randall Treasury Hermitlion United States Lufthansa States Rusk New York Vasily V. Kuznetsov Anatoly F. Dobrynin U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Moscow East Germany

Tax proposal for Chesapeake volunteer fire unit upgrade

Mayor Buryl White proposed a monthly tax of 1 to fund the Municipal Volunteer Fire Department of Chesapeake. The measure, announced at a meeting called by civil defense director David R. DuVall, would replace the town’s existing 20 cent per 100 property assessment.

Buryl White Chesapeake Fire Department David R. DuVall Civil Defense White

Spock Verdict Report and Related Reactions

In a tense front page section, jurors verdicts are delivered in five cases as Asst. U S Atty John Wall presents the prosecution. Spock and Coffin comment on legality and constitutionality of war and draft while spouses react with pride and tears.

Asst U. S. Atty John Wall Army Coffin Spock

Duke University official named education department chair

The article notes the appointment of a new chair at Duke University Department of Education, detailing prior service in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953 with the rank of captain, work as an educational consultant, and publications. It mentions his family of three daughters and a hopeful message for the incoming administration. Also covered is Joe Moss Workshop Exhibit at Charleston Art Gallery opening Sunday and a Bryant College degree for Gary John Moessner of South Charleston West Virginia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Moessner.

Duke University U.S N Marine Corps Smith Nelson Marshall Joe Moss Charleston Art Gallery Museum of S.C Man Bryant College Providence R. I Gary John Moessner South Charleston W.va Lee J. Moessner Henry

State Flood Projects Survive Budget Cuts

Washington reports that West Virginia navigation and flood control projects remained funded in the public works bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee. The list includes Hannibal Locks and Dam, Willow Island, Beech Fork Lake, Burnsville Lake land acquisition, East Lynn Lake, Rh. D. Bailey Lake, Bloomington Reservoir land, plus planning and restudy items and several surveys across the Appalachian region. Randall resigns as Oregon official after FBI work and West Virginia job talks with Gov. McCall and Gov. Smith. motive cited to return south, Randall native of West Blocton Alabama.

Washington Hel West Virginia Public House Appropriations Committee Hannibal Ami Willow Island Beech Fork Lake Burnsville Lake East Lynn Lake Rh. D. Bailey Justice Bloomington Middle Island Creeks Mill Creek Shipley

Harvard Grants Degrees to West Virginians in Cambridge

Several West Virginians received degrees from Harvard University at commencement in Cambridge Massachusetts. Among recipients were Donald Mills Gary Crigger Franklin Caudill Alan Cohen and Frederick Vass, with degrees ranging from bachelor’s to other noted fields.

Cambridge Mass West

Federal river and harbor bill allocates billions

The measure provides $25 million for new projects including planning and land acquisition, part of $1.4 billion for rivers, harbors, flood control and other resources work. It also assigns $2.5 billion to the Atomic Energy Commission, with $1.4 billion for weapons, and trims non weapons funds by $218 billion. Additional major allocations include $288.1 million for project operations, $50.2 million to TVA, and $88.8 million for water supply and pollution control programs.

Page Atomic Energy Commission Aecs AEC Tennessee Valley Valley Authority

Weather map forecast across cities reads mixed conditions

The Weather Here and Elsewhere section lists Albany clear Albuquerque clear Des Moines Charleston Fairbanks Juneau Honolulu Indianapolis West Virginia and other locales with varied conditions. Forecasts mention clouds sun showers thunderstorms warm periods and cooler trends with regional temperature expectations and precipitation indicators.

Albany Albuquerque Setyroay Des Moines Charleston Fairbanks Burrau Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis West Virginia Jacksonville Seaboard Juneau Adler Kansas City Wood Los Virginia Suresu Louisville Memphis Pennsylvania Weather Bureau Miami Siderabie Ieek Milwauker St. F Aite New Orleans New York Atlantic lOkla City Athentic Kentucky Texas Philadelphia Normel Ellsburgh Pacific Coast Ptind Claer Ohio Rapid City Penny Pacific Northwest Richmond Great Lakes St. Louis South Atlantic Satt Sk Central San Great Basin Seetile Central Plains Lower Mississippi TT Valley Tronesswe Washington Som Tom Alam

Police Keep 10 From Angry Wallace Crowd

NASHVILLE Tenn WW police surrounded a small group of demonstrators to protect them from an angry crowd after a Wallace rally. Ten persons mostly Negroes were hauled away as several hundred rally attendees shoved toward the demonstrators one carrying a coffin lettered George Wallace is a murderer. Police Maj Joe Casey said the crowd was tense and that officers did not arrest the demonstrators. He said they brought them in for their protection after threats of violence.

Nashville Tenn George Wallace Joe Casey

Strikers Given Offer on Illegal Wildcat Walkout

About 400 employees at Seaman Tank Inc were fired in a move tied to a walkout. VP R Greenleaf said termination would be rescinded if workers return by 6 pm Monday. He called the strike illegal and in violation of the labor agreement with Teamsters Local 175. The dispute stems from a change in operating procedure and the company seeks arbitration to resolve the issue.

Seaman Tank Inc R. Greenleaf Greenleaf Teamsters Local No

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