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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1973
Page
1
The report outlines variable cloudiness and warm conditions across West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky with highs generally in the 70s to 80s and nights in the 50s to 60s. It notes humidity and precipitation details including a record high of 100 for June 22 and a 44 low in 1943, plus month to date totals.
The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation awarded a matching grant of 323000 to the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources for Pendleton Run recreation area. Funds will acquire 400 acres near Davis Tucker County and build facilities.
Anne Armstrong, counselor to President Nixon, arrived on crutches with a cast on her left foot for the U S Soviet agreement on the prevention of nuclear war signing. She said the fracture happened while jogging in her hotel room.
A White House official says public support for top aides on April 30 overemphasized, noting Nixon sacked a loyal crowd. Sources trace the cover up to Dean and Magruder as prosecutors expand testimony while Sirica weighs extended delays and immunity bids.
Don Green a Wyoming County conservation officer known for prosecuting coal pollution moves faces transfer to Mingo County. He refuses the transfer saying harassment by law enforcement leaders threatens his job. Colson cites Watergate era remarks on truth and leadership as context.
A Costa Rican federal court refused to extradite financier Robert L. Vesco to the United States on fraud and obstructing justice charges. The decision can be appealed to the Supreme Court. Vesco, once an auto mechanic, has lived in Costa Rica and the Bahamas to avoid U.S. jurisdiction amid links to Costa Rican President Jose Figueres. The SEC accuses Vesco and others of stealing 224 million from Invesco Overseas Ltd. Vesco is indicted in New York for allegedly trying to buy off an SEC investigation with a 200000 contribution to Nixon’s reelection campaign.
The Charleston Gazette lists its status as a second class newspaper published daily except Sunday by The Daily Gazette Company. It provides subscription rates for daily with Sunday editions, daily only, and mail options, including in and out of state, along with rates for special student and mystery subscriptions, and contact details for classified advertising.
Del Phyllis Atwedge quips Gov Moore bans air conditioning and invites noise as Sanford leads charter talks in fifth state. Commissioners discuss brief charter with core principles and rules while endorsing affirmative action in a tentative draft article. J C Dillon notes unity among Democrats and looks for further demonstrations.
The article reports on a Soviet pledge to ease trade with the United States and urges opposition to Congressional moves that would deny favorable tariff treatment. Brezhnev told 50 American businessmen that mutual relations should grow, while Kissinger described a pact to restrain superpowers from actions threatening peace. The piece also covers Democratic reforms debates, candidate balancing, and party figures including DiTrapano and Miller.
The prime rate was increased by a quarter point by major banks including Bank of America California and First National Bank of Chicago. Bank leaders say higher rates curb inflation by slowing credit growth, though some economists doubt the impact will slow the economy given money supply expansion. The rate climb is the highest since September 1970, with current levels near 8 percent after a lengthy rise from 4 percent a year ago.
Federal Housing Administration loans totaling 926000 were approved for three West Virginia projects. Delbarton in Mingo County is to receive 440000 for sewer system construction. Van Public Service District in Boone County gets 323000 for a water system, and Matoaka in Mercer County secures 163000 to replace a water system.
Kanawha county welfare and food stamp offices relocate to 601 Morris St starting at 8 a.m. Monday. The Hale Street and Kanawha City offices closed Friday, with all welfare and food stamp services consolidated at the Morris Street location.
The 1943 graduating class of East Bank High School will hold a reunion at 4 p.m. July 21 at the school. Cost is 10 for couples and 6 for singles. Mail money to Mrs. Rose Young, 4906 Virginia Ave SE, by June. Further information from Mrs Young at 925-2613.
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