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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1972
Page
2
Editorial argues the Public Library Plaza issue has reached confrontation with youths occupying quasi public space. Library budget funds off duty police to maintain order while patronage declines and Capitol Street library space erodes. Authors urge concrete action to resolve the conflict.
The Kanawha Valley section exposes fraudulent schemes across the nation and critiques West Virginia bankers for not guaranteeing seller promises. The piece supports stronger lending law and notes a library board committee seeking lasting solutions to youth gathering issues at the downtown Public Library, urging firm, inclusive policies.
A quotation attributed to Republican nominee Richard Nixon in October 1988 claims voters who failed to deliver peace in four years should not get another chance. The source asserts Nixon said the line.
Los Angeles Times reports Kennedy denies seeking NSO conductor post while acknowledging possible reconsideration if circumstances change. Interview on Capitol Hill covers his political plans, openness to musical roles, and hypothetical conditions affecting a switch. Bernstein calls interrupt.
A Washington viewpoint argues Gen John Lavelle was scapegoated in a wider pattern of bending presidential orders by militar y commands in Washington and Saigon. The author asserts a culture of protective reaction beyond orders, with higher ups aiding a cover up and using Lavelle to shield the broader bureaucracy amid Vietnam policy pressures.
A Readers' Forum letter questions Benedict Arnold Miller and a proposed cut of 25 000 in UMWA salaries for president secretary treasurer and vice president while accusing the group of failing to organize the unorganized. The piece cites local politics and a history of black lung legislation, moves headquarters, and stories about a Virginia speed ticket near Smithers with a judge.
West Virginia delegates to the Democratic National Convention shift after official tabulation. McGovern gains two votes, aided by uncommitted delegates aligning, with Doyle and Kruger rising in district tallies. Fourth District sees Kruger surpass front runners. Kruger’s late ballot surge confirms her as a full delegate boosting McGovern’s West Virginia strength.
A brief note dated June 20, 1972 shows a citizen writing to Tom about the Public Service Commission. The letter from T M Gibbons of City hints at a stalled reply, labeled high rated. The full story appears on Page 1A.
The Washington Post piece reviews the Supreme Court's recent activity, noting Argersinger v Hamlin expands the right to counsel in all offenses unless waived. It questions practical chaos for judges and counsels, highlights Adams v Williams and Cohen v Kentucky on police powers and free speech, and previews a evolving Court under a evolving Nixon era.
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