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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

3

Is Youth Revolt Wrong Editorial Across World

Editorial questions the rising youth revolt as youth claim satisfaction globally, examining whether this generational pushback is justified or problematic across nations and cultures.

Law lax threatens private clubs liquor control

A Charleston raid found five slot machines and four tip boards on a fraternal organization property. The state’s private club liquor license could not be revoked because the law covers only licensed premises. Readers urged amending statutes to cover entire club addresses and crack down on unlicensed liquor sales, arguing lax enforcement harms legitimate clubs, revenue, and law respect. The piece also discusses youth revolt themes and global disquiet with current systems.

Charleston Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner West Virginia

Humphrey’s blend of wit and force shapes 1968 bid

James Reston assesses Hubert Humphrey as a serious, energetic figure who can laugh at troubles. He notes Humphrey’s independence within the Johnson administration, his appeal to unions and elites, and his nuanced stance on Vietnam. The piece weighs a Democratic run against Nixon and predicts Humphrey may carry leadership traits into a presidential role.

New York Times Service New York Washington Hubert Humphrey Vietnam Slame Hubert Spammphrey Johnson Humphrey Kennedy Hubertsey Gene McCarthy Robert Kennedy House Senate Richard Nixon Nixon Press Club Rockefeller Joephrey

Readers Forum Distracted by Proposals and Graduation Talk

The Gazette letters express concern over interstate road cuts harming hillsides and bottom land. Other readers discuss local subjects including Fayetteville High School graduation practices and pride in school bands.

the Gazette Te Westean Institute of Architects Colston Taylor Jr

Wasps form group Sting to fight ethnic slurs in media

Washington reports that a new group called Sting, led by John Doe with vice presidents John Smith and Bill Jones, vows to sue or boycott anyone who ridicules Wasps. The organization aims to purge TV and culture of Wasps disparagement while promoting their contributions to American life.

New York Times Washington Horners John Doe Doe Sting Dee John Smith Bill Jones Smith Jones Smith and Jones Giovanni Verdi Running Cloud Sean O'Hoolihan Mickey Mantle America George Custer Aaa Sting Ischia Villians Topoly Lawrence Welk

Pesky Rocket Nuisance Frays Troops in Vietnam

In Da Nang and Saigon area the 122 mm artillery rocket becomes a major nerves issue for troops. The weapon’s distinctive bang and small blast invest it with terror value, while its accuracy relies on old French survey markers. Viet Cong use simple tubes and bamboo wiring to launch from defilade near bases, seeking to pressure world opinion and morale amid Paris talks.

Times/Post DA Nang South Vietnam Tom Carlyle Saigon Piedmont Tall Peak Country Camp Evans MACV North Vietnam Paris Hanoi Harriman Othe Parallel 19

Intercepted Message from June 22 1968

A fragment titled Intercepted Message dated June 22 1968 shows a derisive note to John about hair and conformity with cryptic taunt and misspelled lines. The text reads Dear John and references baldheaded Tocats, offering a glimpse of taunting communication from that era.

John

Knight of the Garter honors and political quips cross paths

The piece strings together remarks on Alf Landon’s hypothetical candidacy, Prince Charles becoming a Knight of the Garter, gun licenses, marriage licenses, the Poor Marchers, saxophones, a Harvard study on tar cigarettes, and North Vietnamese admission. It blends opinions on politics, royalty, public safety, and social trends with satirical observations.

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