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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1972

Page

2

Weather forecast summary for June across regions

Forecast notes scattered showers and cooler nights across Kentucky Ohio West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. Temperatures range from mid 30s to mid 70s with highs near 70 to 80 in various zones and precipitation probabilities varying through the day.

Es Doring West Virginia Ain Niaraln Hes Kentucky Arctic Mid West Pennsylvania Sis Ohio Eiaht Suesdays Humphies Ursday

Bozo the Clown’s Food and Drink Feats Highlight Excess

The feature profiles Bozo describing his lavish dinner for eight, a 25/1 eating claim, and a reputation for heavy drinking. It notes his 8,000 album collection, a motto about excess, and a charity gesture after a gin challenge.

Bozo Bill Fisett The Oakland Tribune

Watergate lawsuit targets Democratic HQ break in damages

The suit seeks 100 000 in compensatory and 900 000 in punitive damages against McCord Associates Bernard Barker Eugenio Martinez Frank Sturgis and others linked to the 1972 break in at the Democratic National Committee offices. It notes illicit links to the Committee to Re-elect the President and names several defendants.

Republican National Committee Washington Post White House Charles W. Colson Howard E. Hunt W. House Hunt Post Central Intelligence Agency Ronald L. Ziegler Zielger Ziegler Mitchell McCord and McCord Associates Inc Maryland Bernard Barker Eugenio R.J. Martinez Frank Sturgis Vitro Th. Wozaies Democratic National Committee Watergate

Money Ties Amid Campaign Rumors In New Details

Barron Moore Abraham told the News wire service money was given to him Godby Claude Ellis and Neal Scaggs for Jim Sprouse. John Protan denied involvement while Thaw and McDonough issued denials. State GOP Chairman Potter called Gazette reporting a smear campaign.

Abraham Godby Claude Ellis Neal Scaggs Jim Sprouse John Proton Boone County Rockefeller McDonough John Kennedy Logan County John ¥. Kennedy Jay Rockefeller Bobbyee U. S. Treasury Thaw Protan GOP Thomas Potter Charleston Associated Press Gazette Greenbrier Democrats Lewisburg Greenbrier County Democratic Executive Committee M. T. Moss Fairlea Potter Charlies F. Friedman Mary Mildred King AP. Frankford

Early Returns Show Close Races in New York Congressional Primary

With partial counts across districts Brooklyn and Harlem incumbents lead in close Democratic contests. Celler holds seniority after 48 years as Rooney and Lowenstein trail, Podell leads Simon, and Delaney leads Manton in Queens. Bingham and Scheuer contest 22nd District.

Ryan Abzug Brookelyn Emanuel Ceiller Elizabeth Holtzman Robert O'Donnell Celler House of Representatives Brooklyn John J. Rooney Congress Lea ‘l Allard Lowenstein Eee Democratic Acion Bertram Podell Challlenger Leonard Simon Harlem Adam Clayton Powell Charles Rangel Powell Asbm CT Abn Bingham

Curtis Trent Works as Heavy Machine Operator in East Mountain Tunnel

Curtis Ballard Trent Jr. of Charleston, once a major West Virginia political figure, now works as a heavy machine operator in the 1-77 East Mountain tunnel near Bluefield. A State Department of Highways spokesman cited by Tuesday's Gazette notes the former top aide to e-Gov Barron held a supervisory role in the tunnel project.

Curtis Ballard Trent Jr Charleston West Virginia East Moun State Department of Highways Barron Trent Eugene Murphy Ball-Healey Inc the Gazette Murphy

Slump Threatens West Virginia Coal Market

A broad downturn in the spot coal market jeopardizes short term supply as utilities shift from coal to oil amid new safety rules and environmental pressures. West Virginia mines report reduced output and several small producers have cut back or paused production while stockpiles rise at utilities on long term contracts.

Edward Peeks West Virginia Coal Assn Mabltys U.S. Bureau of Mines Seaboard Virginia Maine Tamare Harrison County Appalachian West Virginia Appalachian Power Co State Department of Mines

C P Telephone Plans Career Luncheon on June 28

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co will hold a luncheon on June 28 to explain the Career Exploring program they sponsor. The program is cosponsored by the Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America and focuses on youth attitudes toward present and long-range business.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Buckskin Council Boy Scouts of America

Rail Workers Laid Off Amid Low Business

Huntington reports 173 locomotive shop workers furloughed by Chesa Speake and Ohio-Baltimore and Ohio railroads due to weak business. In Grafton John Mayle, 18, drowns in Sandy Creek while helping a friend. father Hartzel Mayle was a Farmington mine disaster victim. West Virginia GOP alternates: Cecil Underwood selects daughter Cecilia. Joseph Laurita picks David Tyson as Huntington delegate alternate.

Huntington Ohio-Baltimore and Ohio Taylor Grafton John Mayle Weber Sackt County Sandy Creek Khottsville Siitals Mayle Hartzel Mayle Farmington GOP West Virginia Cecil Underwood Cecilia Monongalia County Joseph Laurita Morgantown David Tyson

Hechler Seeks Blocking of Rowlesburg Dam Funding

Rep. Ken Hechler urged Congress to cut the $200000 land acquisition appropriations for the Rowlesburg Dam on the Cheat River in West Virginia. He argued the project would harm Tucker County farms and tax rolls and called for halting the plan. Hechler spoke after the House Appropriations Committee backed the funding amid local opposition.

Washington (Ap Ken Hechler Congress Rowlesburg Dam Cheat River West Virginia Rowlesburg House House Appropriations Committee Tucker County Eves Enno

Chemical City Art Show Planned July 30 August 6

The Chemical City Art Show will run July 30 to August 6 at the South Charleston Recreation Center on Third Avenue. Entries may be received July 27 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 28 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fees are 125 per object for adults four entries per person. students pay 50 per work up to three. All works must be created after January 1969. Judge Joanne Lynn Seltzer of New York is a graduate of Ohio University and an art teacher.

Chemical City South Charleston Third Avenue Recreation Center Utopia Inc Joanne Lynn Seltzer New York Miss Seltzer Ohio University

Contracts Let By Engineers

HUNTINGTON The U S Army Corps of Engineers awarded contracts for repair and painting of dwellings at Winfield Locks and Dam and channel dredging in Elk River. Low bidder on the locks work was Lewis Estep Painting Co of St Albans with 8969 Concord to Hold July Registration ATHENS Registration for the second term of 1972 summer courses at Concord College will be held July 5 at the school. Courses leading to certification in early childhood education will be offered and subject specializations for elementary education certification have been scheduled. Further information may be obtained by contacting the office of the registrar. Gospel Sing Friday A gospel sing will be held at the Davis Creek Assembly of God Church at 7 30 p m Friday Crain Brothers Inc of Glen Special guest groups include the Morning Star Quartet and the Twilight Quartet.

Huntington U. S Army Corps of Engineers Winfield Elk River Lewis Estep Painting Co St. Albans Concord Athens Concord College Davis Creek

Laurita addresses youths on state’s past and future

Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Laurita Jr. urged West Virginia students to honor state achievements while planning for progress. He warned against hasty change and called for involving educated youth in government during a talk in Jacksons Mills.

Jacksons Mill West Virginia Monongatia County Joseph Laurita Jr Boysl Mountain State Sed Siet -Laprita

U S Appoints Task Force Chief to Run Miners

Washington reports the Labor Department will appoint a task force led by Ronald T. Weakley to oversee Mine Workers officials and assess a court ordered election process. The move follows prior actions by Joseph A Yablonski and others amid long running labor law violations and an internal power struggle within the United Mine Workers.

Washington Lar Bor Camedi Ronald T. Weakley U. S Joseph A Yalkes Klonski Offit Bryant United Steelworkers Mine Workers W. A Tony” Boyle Yablonski

GI Bill Trainees Hit 6-Year Record in April

Huntington reports 1.2 million GI Bill trainees enrolled in April the highest monthly total in six years, a rise from March and 14 percent above April 1971. Rome notes safecrackers used an acetylene torch to trigger a fire during an apartment robbery but escaped before the blaze worsened. Morgantown announces Dr Harold M McNeill was elected to a two-year term on the Hecht National University Extension Assn board.

Huntington R. I. Murphy Veterans Administration Murphy Rome

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