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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
3
The long and wearisome primary election campaign season has ended with results that bring modest relief. Observers note signs of renewed optimism as voters reflect on outcomes and candidates begin to shift toward postprimary messaging.
The piece defends a $375000 Navy flare study as not wasteful while criticizing other procurement costs. It also surveys Jimmy Carter's primary surge and the split in the Republican camp, highlighting Ford Reagan polarization and possible cross-overs. It ends with a cautiously favorable Carter assessment.
Wise hill residents predicted trouble when the Sunrise sign went up at Bridge and Myrtle roads. The initial placement left one edge near Bridge Road inviting damage from passing trucks that overhang the road. Two signs have already been damaged. planners may set the next sign farther from traffic lanes.
The United States government questions the Postal Service as rates rise. The General Services Administration urges federal agencies to curb using the postal service for parcels, citing cheaper commercial delivery options and concern over efficiency and cost.
In a Los Angeles Times feature, a high government official says he never met Elizabeth Ray despite her book claiming many meetings. He cites no logical reason, noting he avoids parties and rarely dines where she did. He recalls Capitol Hill scenes and a missed Senate waiting room encounter.
Readers slam Denver police suspension of Patrolman O Connor and question city leadership while others praise Beverly Sills and John Alexander event coverage by Gazette staff writer Martha Smith. Letters accuse officials of misjudgment and urge support for respected figures amid political friction.
Washington notes urge President Ford to sell the Sequoia, calling the luxury liner a relic of a wasteful era. The vessel costs over $150,000 yearly for crew and upkeep, with few cruises offering little pleasure to anyone aboard. A sale or scuttling is proposed if no buyer emerges.
A letter to the editor laments road planning in Charleston and condemns the Sequoia’s fuel use and pollution. It argues interstate routing through cities worsens traffic, cites Ford administration energy concerns, and complains about Potomac water quality and air pollution from jets and cars near National Airport.
Intercepted note dated June 23 1976 shows a brief taunt to Fred Haddad with a casual sign off Goonge and a tease that a full story runs on page 1A. The fragment hints at a larger report in the newspaper.
James Kilpatrick argues a fictitious Do Nothing party would replace a failing Republican leadership. The piece mocks activism with a rocking chair symbol and motto Less is More, urging minimal government action, limited domestic policy, and cautious foreign affairs while lampooning politicians and historical prompts.
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