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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

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Powell Decision Sequel Sparks House Court Fallout

The article reports on a Supreme Court ruling in the Powell case preceding summer recess actions and a split court on issues including church tax exemptions and a stalled antitrust settlement. Powell, once Harlem representative, defends the decision as constitutional while his seating and back pay dispute continues.

Weatiien Fant Pagreed el Paso Natural Gas Co Pacific Northwest Pipeline Co Colorado Interstate Gas Co Louisiana New York Warren Powell House Gerald L. Ford Michigan Emanuel Celler House Jun Housekeeping Celler John W. McCormack D-Mass Zeaker W. Johnson Jr W. Pat Jennings Wiliam M. Miller Bimini Miami Supreme Court Dred ‘Scott

Nixon visit in Oregon met by napalm protest

Pat Nixon and her daughter Julie visited Portland to praise volunteers at a 24 hour emergency center FISH. A small antiwar group from Portland Resistance disrupted the event with paper strip pamphlets and chants before applause resumed.

Portland Ore Pat Nixon Julie Nixon Eisenhower Vietnam FISH Portland Resistance Nixon

Bowman named executive secretary of State Workmen's Compensation Fund

Bowman from Petersburg Grant County was appointed executive secretary of the State Workmens Compensation Fund. He succeeds R. Jack Canterbury who resigned due to illness. Bowman is WVU law graduate of 1963 and former student body president in 1959 60. He served in the US Army JAG Corps and worked with Stone Bowles Kauffelt and McDavie in Charleston.

Forest J. Bowman State Workmen's Compensation Fund Workmens Compensation Fred L. Davis Jr Bowmen R. Jack Canterbury Bowman Petersburg Grant County West Virginia University Law School WVL Judge Advocate General's Corps US Army Charleston Stone, Bowles, Kauffelt and McDavie

Marion Girls State names party chiefs from Fairmont

On day two of Girls State with 343 attendees, Terry Constable and Jenifer Gross of Fairmont were selected as leaders of the Federalist and Nationalist parties. Activities included candidate filings as primary elections approach. Judge Charles Garvin spoke on This I Believe.

Jacksons Mill Terry Constable Jenifer Gross Fairmont Charles Garvin Fayette County Chauncey Browning Sr State Supreme Court Supreme Court

Hearing Set on Standard Printing Bankruptcy Petition

Federal bankruptcy referee John T Copanhaver Jr of Charleston scheduled a June 24 hearing in Huntington US District Court on Standard Printing & Publishing Co. petition filed June 2 listing assets of 761540.71 and debts of 1234.3 percent. Robert P. McDonough, longtime state Democrat and president of Standard, filed the petition.

Huntington John T Copanhaver Jr Charleston Standard Printing & Publishing Co Robert P. McDonough Raiking Standard

Building Leased For Self Service Liquor Facility

The Alcohol Beverage Central Commission has leased the Kiddie Korner building in Kanawha City Th to open a self service liquor store after renovation. Commissioner Robert Conaty said the facility will open in about a month.

The Alcohol Beverage Central Commission Kiddie Korner Kanawha City Robert Conaty

Weather forecast summary for several states today

Washington AP reports cooler than usual weather nationwide from mid June to mid month. Shifts include mostly sunny conditions in West Virginia and Kentucky with highs in the mid 70s. Ohio sees sunny and warm skies with highs upper forties near Lake Erie and mid 40s elsewhere. Western Pennsylvania expects mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the 60s to 70s. A mix of partly cloudy nights and mild to warm days with variable humidity across the region.

Sharleston West Virginia Virginia Ohio Lake Erie Pennsylvania Kentucky Bam Washington

Grand Jury Convened as Inmates Run West Virginia Penitentiary

West Virginia Senator Holliday criticizes the Moundsville Penitentiary as "practically run by the inmates" and urges Governor Moore to appoint intelligent, responsible observers to inspect the prison. He cites guard shortages and staff limits while urging a candid inquiry into the penal system. The June Kanawha County grand jury convened with Judge Wood presiding.

West Virginia Moundsville Moore Sen Robert. K. Holliday Dfayette Public Institutions J. Donald Clark Holliday Snon Kanawha County Analachians George Wood Wood Holiday

Bond Issue Work to Begin on City Proposal

City council forms 15 member special committee to draft recommendations for a about five million dollar bond issue. Mayor Dodson says a July 9 meeting will start work, with urban renewal and TOPICS traffic program funding among priorities.

City Council Elmer Dodson Dodson Charleston Government Square North Charleston Recreation Center

Pocatalico Bridge Work Under Way

Work began Monday on a 46,000 project to repair Pocatalico River bridge at Cross of the White Chapel Northwest, with SRC employees rebuilding the floor to carry 13 ton loads. A detour on U S 21 is in place and a pedestrian walkway will remain during the three month project.

Dodson William R Citi- Sharpe D-Lewis Del W. W Withrow D-Raleigh Leebridge Pocatalico River Legislative Auditor White Chapel SRC U.S. 21 I Goz

West Virginia Society Plans California Picnic Event

In Los Angeles the West Virginia Society of Southern California will host its annual picnic at Sycamore Grove Park on Sunday inviting West Virginians in the area. The piece notes local traffic enforcement critiques and announces C. F. Hoffman of Union Carbide will join the city Human Rights Commission, replacing David Huffman per mayor Dodson’s policy of refreshing commissions.

Angeles Calif West Virginia Society of Southern California Sycamore Grove Park West Virginia California C. F. Hoffman Union Carbide iSouth Charleston David Huffman McJunkin Corp Huffman Dodson

Weather outlook notes regional temperature and rainfall variations

The bulletin highlights above normal temperatures across the Central and Southern Pacific, southern Plateau, and parts of the South Atlantic coast. It forecasts above normal rainfall along the South Atlantic coast, while the Southwest and west Gulf Coast region may see below average rain. Near normal rainfall expected in unspecified areas.

Pacific South Atlantic Coast Bureau Northwest West Gulf Coast

Judge criticizes motorist set speed limits policy

Municipal Judge Charnock questioned a proposal by City Traffic Engineer Riggs to use radar to determine typical speeds on Charleston roads. He urged a careful review of all speed limits, noting residents and drivers have conflicting needs and that many limits may be too low or too high.

John Charnock Larry Riggs Charleston Riggs Charnock

U S Senator Urges Action Against Rising Bank Rates

Washington AP Len Jennings Randolph a Democrat from West Virginia urged the federal government to force a showdown with major bankers to pull back rising interest rates. He criticized the increase to eight percent as a tragic power shift by banks after the nation's largest banks raised the prime rate to 8 percent.

Washington Len Jennings Randolph D-W. Va Randolph Senate

Public Hearings On Mining Rules Set For July 28

State Mines Director John Ashcraft announced a public hearing on proposed rules for open pit and underground limestone and sandstone mines and oil and gas wells. The session starts at 10 a.m. July 28 in Room 157-F at the State Capitol, canceling the earlier July 7 date. Copies of proposals are available from the department at the Capitol.

State Mines John Ashecraft Board of Public Works State Capitol Capitol Ashcraft

Man Sues Over Kanawha River Boat Collision

Ewart R. Richardson filed a suit in common pleas court Monday against James Beatty and his father, claiming a June 1987 Kanawha River collision caused injuries and property damage. He seeks 100000 dollars in judgment.

Ewart R. Richardson Common Pleas Kanawha River James Beatty Thomas Beatty Richardson

TV Staffer Named General Sales Manager at WSAZ-TV

Huntington native Gaara Andrick, with WSAZ-TV since 1955, is appointed general sales manager by Philip R. Beuth, president and general manager. The Parkersburg High School graduate will oversee sales operations at the Huntington and Charleston stations.

Huntington Gaara Andrick Wsaz-Tv Parkersburg

Correction on Court of Claims judge status for Julius W Singleton

The Gazette wrongly named Julius W Singleton of Morgantown as a current judge. Singleton, former speaker of the House of Delegates, is now public affairs officer for the West Virginia Coal Association and resigned from the Court of Claims last July.

Julius W. Singleton Morgantown House of Delegates State Court of Claims Singleton West Virginia Coal Assn Court of Claims

Charleston Gazette Subscription Rates and Delivery Details

The Charleston Gazette lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with Maivarde and carrier delivery terms, including year and monthly options, payment by mail, and that dealers are independent contractors. The paper notes association with The Associated Press and local news rights.

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