24 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1967
Page
1
Johnson and Kosygin signalled continuation of discussions after a long day of exchanges at Glassboro. They praised mutual understanding while noting unresolved Middle East questions and future meetings to pursue peace with the American people.
Soviet Premier Kosygin welcomes President Johnson to Glassboro for talks at Hollybush House. They discuss the president's newborn grandson and share a light moment joining the Grandfathers Club. The summit features lavish luncheons, a tour of Boose bottles history, and extensive telecommunications work by New Jersey Bell to support coverage.
Kanawha County Clerk Paula Wehrle awaits official guidance on the Supreme Court miscegenation decision. He says he will not issue marriage licenses amid possible voiding of laws and lack of formal notification, delaying interracial marriages until the attorney general clarifies how the ruling applies to state statutes and clergy licensing.
A yearlong inquiry into Dodd’s affairs led the senator to seek reelection, despite a Senate probe and party opposition. The vote framed a political setback, as Powell battles removal in court. Dodd defends funds as personal benefits and cites bookkeeping errors, blaming a former bookkeeper and aides who copied documents for columnists.
A dinner for the Appalachian Regional Hospital council highlighted a project described as a model for future regional development. The event referenced the council’s role in supporting a proposed reservoir capable of storing 23 000 acre feet to help regulate the New River flow and bolster regional water supply.
Washington reports the U S Bank grants help set policy for public health and hospital planning programs. West Virginia and state health departments receive funding to eradicate diseases and support mental retardation planning. They fund venereal disease control, mental health services, and retardation programs with grants totaling several thousand dollars.
A tightly organized conservative faction led by Jack McDonald of Nashville captured leadership posts in the Young Republican National Federation. McDonald, 33, defeated James Bell of Rocky River and Tay Cooper of Little Rock for YRNF chairman, with 425 votes to 108 and 167. The win cements a conservative dominance dating to the Goldwater era, aided by strong showings from California and Michigan, while Gov. Ronald Reagan headlined the convention’s wrapup session.
Philip Dale Smith, inmate of Kanawha County jail, was granted a writ of habeas corpus by Intermediate Court Judge George W. Wand. Sheriff G. Kemp Melton was ordered to show cause next Tuesday why Smith should not be released. Smith claims arraignment before two justices of the peace and requests counsel. Union Nis striel faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and denial of counsel. He asserts magistrates advised no authority to appoint counsel. Smith remains in jail pending June grand jury action.
Consolidation Coal Co. donated 7000 dollars to the West Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, marking a fifth straight year of support to the seven member colleges. The gift underscores ongoing ties between industry and higher education in Clarksburg.
A weather update says rain is forecast today from the middle Atlantic states to the Rockies. Temperatures will rise in New England toward the Gulf Coast and become hot in the West. IAP Wirephoto.
A W Cox Department Stores will start distributing S H Green Stamps with all purchases next Monday. The program covers 20 Cox department stores in West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and the Hinton Furniture Store at Ripton Summers County. The chain was founded in 1909.
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