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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1976

Page

2

Weather Zones Outline for Virginia and Nearby States

The document lists weather zones across Virginia and surrounding regions with notes on cloudiness, chances of showers or thundershowers, and temperature ranges. It covers zones such as Northern Panhandle, Northwest, Central Appalachians, Eastern Panhandle, and Western Pennsylvania, plus Kentucky and Ohio Valley areas. It notes highs generally in the 70s to 80s Fahrenheit and lows from the upper 50s to low 60s, with wind and humidity details and a June precipitation outlook.

Wast Virginia Northern Panhandle North Central Wai Mountains Merthar Mountains Eastern Panhand Eastern Panhandle West Vaginia Sunrise Mit Pennsylvania Kentucky Mio

Road funds and bills move through debated General Assembly

Darron stated he would not seek re election yet would ensure county roads funding. Del McNeely opposed a 35.3 million appropriation, citing debt service and required taxes. House approved bill 902 despite opposition as Burke discussed potential extra sessions and highway requests. Senate sent bills to Huttonsville committee and passed two measures after adjournment, with more awaiting today’s session.

Darron James McNeely D-Mercer House Damron McNeely Del Larry Sonis D-Kanawha Burke Department For Local Service Department of Highways William Ritchie Jr Senate Finance Committee Senate Insurance Department Hustonsville Correctional Center Department of Natural Resources Reclamation Board of Review Water Resources Board Huttonsville

Reforms urged to curb House Administeration Committee power

Democrats push reforms to curb the House Administration Committee after scandal over Elizabeth Ray. The report seeks to ensure Democratic leadership names reflect strict oversight and reduce independent power. Rep. David Obey notes reforms aim to prevent future scandals, though no plan can cover all contingencies.

House of Representatives House Administration Committee Elizabeth Ray Hays Miss Ray David Obey Wisconsin House Obey

St Albans approves pay raise and erosion help plan

St Albans City Council granted a 5 percent pay raise to 49 city employees effective July 1 and urged the Army Corps of Engineers to design a fix for severe Kanawha River erosion. New traffic zones and no parking areas were set on several streets, and Homer P Carkey New was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

St. Albans Army Corps of Engineers Kanawha River Chuck' Young Tom Stull James Randall Clyde Alford Russell Davisson Janette Casto Nce Kanawha Alford Corps New Main Street Third Street Pennsylvania Avenue Shadyside Road Hayes Footbridge B Street Church Avenue Russell Drive Benedict Circle Kanawha Terrace Seventh Avenue Jefferson Avenue Hudson and Vine Streets Observatory Drive Curtis Street Carol and Hudson Streets Chestnut Drew Streets Parks and Recreation Commission Homer P. ‘Carkey* New

Mars Surface Scrutinized For Landing

Mars surface is under close inspection by Viking 1 as it prepares for a July 4 landing attempt. A 10 day safety study uses twin cameras and other instruments to avoid fate of Soviet landers. Viking now orbits Mars every 24.6 hours with altitude swings from 940 to over 20,000 miles.

Pasadena Calif Mars Viking 1 Viking Soviet Union Salyut 5 Earth

Union Boiler ranked among top US contractors with large 1954 growth

Union Boiler, with divisions including Putnam Fabricating and Williamstown Steel, expanded in West Virginia and Canada under Kule in Toronto. The firm, now 22 years old, reported 100.3 million dollars in contracts last year and a 20 million dollar backlog, largely for the American Electric Power System. About 280 workers are at Putnam and Williamstown plants, with plans to add a dock on the Kanawha River and no anticipated layoffs for two years.

Union Engineering News Record Kule Toronto Alberta McDavid Williamstown Steel West Virginia Putnam Fabricating Co Nitro Union Boiler W.A. Keene Putnam Fabricating American Electric Power System Appalachian Power Co Putnam Williamstown Keene Kanawha River West Nitro Electric Co Cherry Hill N.J Midway Contractors Charleston Transervice

Peacekeepers Arrive Amid Beirut Bloodshed

Arab peacekeeping troops replaced Syrian forces on one Beirut flank while Christian Palestinian shelling continued elsewhere. Officials and hospitals report at least some killed since Monday, with casualties heavy in the Christian Palestinian clashes. Deputy Asst. Secretary Seelye to oversee the U.S. Embassy. Ambassador Meloy abducted last week.

Beirut Lebanon Indianapolis Ind Ford Tabor Seelye U.S Francis E. Meloy Abdul Salam Jalloud Damascus Saudi Arabia Sudan Libya Algeria Syria Arab League Palestine Liberation Organization Mahmoud Riad Cairo Riad

Freedom Train Arrives Friday in South Charleston stop

The American Freedom Train departs Huntington at 3 a.m. Friday and travels via Guyandotte Barboursville Milton Hurricane Scott Depot St Albans and Spring Hill to South Charleston arriving 4 45 a m. The 206 car red white and blue locomotive weighs 850000 pounds. Open to the public Friday noon to 10 p m Saturday and Sunday 6 a m to 10 p m Tickets 1 for children 3 to 12 and seniors 65 others 2 Amherst Industries supplies coal during the stop and has supported the journey since April 1975.

Huntington South Charleston Guyandotte Barboursville Milton Hurricane Scott Depot St. Albans Spring Hill Charleston Amherst Industries Inc Amherst

Four Arrested in Sissonville High concession stand break in

Four arrests tied to a string of break ins at a Sissonville High School concession stand. 18 year old William Hanes of Clearview Heights jailed in Kanawha County on breaking and entering charges with three juveniles. bond set at $1000. Warrants issued for four more juveniles. Stand last broke into June 16 with $40 in food stolen and $100 damage.

Sissonville Sissonville High School William Hanes Clearview Heights Kanawha County Justice of the Peace J. C. Dawson Cross Lanes

Presley supporter donates tickets to arts shows in Charleston

Haddad states he has backed entertainment and the arts in Charleston for years by buying many tickets. He recently purchased hundreds of tickets to the Lippitan Stallion performance and distributed them to people unable to attend. He notes no agency has complained and asserts he never resells tickets, only gives them away.

Charleston Haddad Civic Center

Washington figure laments omission from Miss Ray book

Buchwald speaks of career hurt after being omitted from a Washington leaders book. He says the public attention shifts when not named and fears for his reputation, noting Miss Ray never met him and that readers will decide his value to the people. He weeps at the thought and recalls missing Redskins seats.

Miss Ray Washington Afl

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