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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1969
Page
2
John S. Knight argues President Nixon mislabels ABM critics as isolationists. He urges honoring opposing views on defense policy, warns against over spending, and supports arms control and Viet Nam exit strategies while noting Congress voices growing against the administration.
A reader voices disappointment at the Governor's veto of the Service Corps. The writer considers the program worthwhile and alleges political jealousy behind the veto while relying on media reports for information.
Harold F. Hoffman criticizes Governor Moore and Republican spokesmen over labor leadership and political meddling in West Virginia. He urges dismissal and warns against state control of labor. Jesse H. Wolfe argues sex education should wait for puberty and be taught by parents guided by Bible values.
The piece admits prior misjudgment on Kanawha Airport capacity and notes Boeing 737 high lift tech will allow operations on shorter runways. It cites a 3800 foot threshold, wing and flap improvements, anti skid and auto braking, plus a 5,000 pound higher takeoff weight and pilots from over two dozen airlines flying the test aircraft. Senator Jennings Randolph supports the broader tech catch up.
The West Virginia Council of the White House Conference on Children and Youth announced its annual meeting will be at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon on June 26 and 21 to prepare state program for the national White House conference in Washington 1970. Gov. Moore is honorary chairman and his recent support for the West Virginia Service Corps raises questions about youth response to the conference objectives.
Art Buchwald argues for a law prohibiting non ticket holders from entering airports to say goodbye. He cites airport congestion caused by watchers and chronicles overheard remarks at Kennedy National and Los Angeles airports. He notes compassionate exceptions but supports restricting access to bona fide travelers.
Washington writes that Penn Central’s Metroliner offers a smooth 110 mph ride but Japan’s new Tokaido line surpasses it in speed, frequency, and service. Hikari trains run Tokyo to Osaka in about 3 hours 10 minutes, with Kodama locals at 130 mph, 54 daily trips, vast capacity, and advanced infrastructure. The piece argues for a U.S. national rail plan resembling Japan’s model, noting high costs, funding, and future expansions while lamenting America’s lack of similar trunk lines.
Joseph Kraft argues the New York primary signals a national shift as NEWLAC coalitions fracture the Democratic base and Republicans recruit white ethnic groups. A three way Democrat split and a conservative Republican challenge threaten center political alignment, with moderates likely to prevail later.
A letter from George Richard Homan of Sugar Grove West Virginia questions whether non Americans can view the moon once Old Glory is planted there. The public note reflects strong patriotic sentiment and appears in an article on page 13.
Frank Mankiewicz and Tom Braden recount Rep. Richard McCarthy's probe into a cross country shipment of nerve gas stored at the Denver arsenal. The 1954 bombs could kill Earth’s population many times over, with debate over disposal by rail to the Atlantic graveyard.
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