Editorials Question the Justice Dept In Moore Cash Case
Editorial urges the Justice Department to explain unexplained cash allegedly in Governor Moore's desk drawers after his acquittal. It contrasts a grand jury probe into a congressman’s alleged misuse of funds with the lack of transparency about large cash gifts in Moore’s campaign era. It calls for clear and complete answers to the public.
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Ment
Gov. Moore
Stanley Preiser
Moore
U. S
Justice Department
Butz Admits Involvement In Crested Butte Forest Case
Secretary Earl Butz acknowledged initiating and passing a memo urging forest service push to aid Callaway’s Crested Butte ski project. He said the Callaway proposal received special handling and denied involvement, while senators pressed for accountability. Congressional pressure is common, but does not absolve cabinet duties.
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Earl Butz
U. S Forest Service
Army
Howard H. Callaway
Callaway
Crested Butte
Butz
Forest Service
Senate
Buzz
Congress
Bute
Humor Follows Sen Sam Ervin Amid Clerical Controversy
In a light note on Capitol Hill salacious anecdotes, former Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina jokes about his past and his limited ability to commit more indiscretions after a long career. At age 749 he still shows humor about the Wat ergate era.
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Congress
Sam Ervin
North Carolina
Capitol Hill
Mr. Sam
Real Alumni Celebrate Morris Harvey College Bond of Kinship
The Gazette recalls Morris Harvey College roots from Barboursville and a 1917 era alumni network now centered in Huntington and Barboursville. A reunion of early grads highlights close student teacher ties, old athletic teams, and plans for an annual gathering led by Mrs. Ora McDermit of St. Albans.
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the Gazette
Morris Harvey College
Morris Harvey
Charleston
Barboursville
Morris
Huntington
Ora McDermit
Eighth Ave
St. Albans
Ford and Reagan clash over 1976 nomination prospects
The Missouri convention result shows Reagan winning 18 or 19 delegates, challenging Ford's claim to electability. The piece critiques the nominating system, arguing it rewards personality over readiness, while noting Ford's tempered achievements on inflation, Vietnam, and diplomacy. It also assesses Reagan's weaknesses in leadership, ideology, and governing ability, and contemplates a Connally pairing.
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Ronald Reagan
Ford
Missouri
California
Reagan
White House
Panama
God
John Connally
Texas
Florida
Public Television Row Could Be Solved By Late Scheduling
Del Burke proposes restricting certain “adult” content on educational TV to after 9 pm with warnings. He cites 95 percent of educational programming as worthwhile and suggests delaying the remaining content that depicts sex and strong language.
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Del
Billy Burke
D-Gilmer
Burke
Ford comments spark racism charge over private school segregation
The President argues private schools may privately practice segregation with no federal funds involved, a view condemned as an appeal to the Archie Bunker vote. Critics note such schools arose to oppose desegregation and lack the resources of public schools.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Ford
Supreme Court
U.S
Robert B. Bork
Archie Bunker
South
Volved
Burning Tree
Resignation of Kanawha County Commissioner Catalano
Lane recounts Jack Catalano's multiple threats to resign from the Kanawha County Commission starting in 1975. Catalano ultimately quit after a volatile period with factional disputes, political shots, and public controversy. The piece notes Catalano’s past leadership and questions whether the resignation was legally effective while reflecting on political dynamics at the courthouse.
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Kanawha County
D. Catalano
Jack Catalano
Catalano
Kelly Castleberry
Castleberry
al Shepard
County Commission
R. D. Miller
Tom Black
Jack Pauley
Virginia Street
Miller
Commission
Black
Shepard
Grey Gazette
Mike White
Gand
Cleveland Benedict iligh Flyer Statehouse
Brief item notes a story on page 1D regarding Cleveland Benedict and a high flyer at the Statehouse. The readable text provides limited context and no dates or organizations.
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Cleveland Benedict
Iligh Flyer
Statehouse
A Fruitful Exchange on Pimp Trade and Politics
New York politicians propose clearing midtown during the Democratic convention to spare Democrats by shock. A Washington trip idea for pimps to convene in the capital is floated, with frank talk from an Eighth Avenue pimp about risks, crimes, and political opposition.
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New York Times Service
Washington
New York
Midtown Manhattan
Rome
Manhattan
Eighth Avenue
Harry
Queens
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