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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1966
Page
1
Burman state capitalism under Ne Win leaves Burma rationing basics like rice fish salt oil and soap. Despite export declines from rice to 7.2 million tons, foreign exchange needs rise as tourism dries up. Officials debate private trade revival and cautious tourist reopening while Rangoon endures shortages and discontent.
Airco plans a 24 million air separation plant and an 86 million welding wire plant on a 60 acre Arroyo site along the Ohio River near Chester, 43 miles from Pittsburgh. The county will issue bonds to finance construction with Airco leasing the facilities for long term debt service. The project, tied to Jones & Laughlin’s Aliquippa furnace and a 25 mile pipeline, marks a major economic revival praised by Gov. Moore and state officials.
Fragmentary OCR of a weather forecast listing June 21 conditions across Kentucky Charleston Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. Mentions sunny and warm periods with high temperatures around mid to upper 80s and 90s, partly cloudy in places, light winds from west northwest.
Madison's drinking water contamination investigation centers on Pond Fork and a Y&O Coal Co owned fresh water pond. Officials say a bulldozer operator was arrested amid claims sludge was pushed into a creek, while Y&O Coal denies polluting the stream. the pollution's upstream progression and impact on the filtration plant are being scrutinized by Matt Boldin and Don Dillion with Edgar N. Henry guiding the Water Resources Division.
The piece reports on May 25 ambassadors in Warsaw where the U S asked China to link its proposal to a partial nuclear test ban treaty. It notes June 2 disclosures via the New York Times claiming both sides would refrain from first use if the other halted testing, and accuses the United States of fraud to bind China to a ban while alleging a U S Soviet monopoly.
Citizens and union leaders attacked the Mayor's Commission on Human Relations over race and economic opportunity claims. They cited the incinerator department as largely Black and questioned the commission's openness to fair housing and federally financed on the job training. Critics urged action to counter alleged status quo and demanded transparent leadership.
Hartman recalls 33 misplaced friends who began to move out under orders from the Defense Department. The Wisconsin National Guard filled positions by requisitioning active reserve members, with names stored in an Army computer in St. Louis. The social action group attacked Councilman Lacy over Charleston Job Corps Center remarks as a possible den of iniquity. A plane crash near Buckroe and Marion Roads left a scene of devastation with downed power lines, gas main ruptures, and rescuers arriving from Newport News. The two Marines from Cherry Point and four air crew members were rescued by Coast Guard and private boat. pilots Captain Charles Clark and James Engstrom were identified with others including Capt. James Anderst and 2nd Lt. William Llewellyn.
Effective formula Bronkaid combines an expectorant and bronchodilators to loosen excess phlegm and relax tightened airways. The tablet aims to reduce coughing and wheezing in bronchitis and asthma, offering rapid and long lasting relief without prescription. Drew Pharmacal Co. markets BRONKAID tablets in New York NY 10016.
A dramatic plea signed by Thich Huyen argues the health crisis worsens as aid cannot enter. Tri Quang’s institute leader Tam Chau, once moderate, met Saigon officials amid a government crackdown on Buddhist opposition. Hue reports troops shield Tri Quang, effectively placing him under house arrest as elites prepare elections amid Viet Cong violence and Montagnard tension. The Buddhists threaten to boycott polls as the junta focuses on assembling an elected body and political stability.
Burma to provide India with 80 000 tons of rice to ease shortages in coming months. This adds to the 300 000 tons already agreed. Ina L Khna, the prime minister's secretary, negotiated the new shipment after a Burma visit last week. United States supplies wheat, but rice is still in demand for South Indian and Bengali residents.
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