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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues that Italian Communists rose in votes after World War III without force, challenging the belief that communism spreads only by coercion. It urges Americans to defend democracy by practicing its ideals and prioritizing freedom of expression over broad security justifications, noting democracy cannot endure dictatorship methods.
The piece notes average cigarette use with 4270 per adult annually and contrasts U S, Sweden, and Norway. It cites Sweden’s nation wide nonsmoking drive for newborns, stricter ads restrictions, price hikes, and public place bans. Norway adopts similar measures while the United States maintains conflicting policies.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch warns editors that the bicycle industry may be failing as sales slump and firms pivot toward automobiles or cosmetic changes. It laments the shift from sturdy bicycles to 10 speed models with slim tires and racing posture, noting teens favor them while older riders balk. The piece suggests reviving the traditional, less efficient bicycle to recapture aging customers.
The 4th Congress, short on time between Easter and Memorial Day and again before the July 4 recess, faces pressure to pass nonessential staff and travel costs exceeding 20 million dollars annually. Lawmakers must decide what, if any, holidays lie between the July and Labor Day breaks.
A humorous piece where a narrator confronts vanished old hardware parts from 20 to 22 inch parliament butts and 3 inch versions. Attempts to replace with new shutters fail, misfit parts cause damage, and salesmen insist parts “don’t make it any more” as a cascade of escalating mishaps unfolds in a domestic setting.
Reader letter by Rod Harless discusses Hoffmann’s 1976 column praising Rockefeller and refuting the 1972 defeat narrative. It notes Rockefeller’s 45 percent share in WV races and worst majority-party loss, then argues Hoffmann overestimates a change of stance on strip mining as principled, not political. It also covers James MacCartney’s push for a lieutenant governor post and cites WV constitutional provisions on gubernatorial succession and vacancy rules.
A reader questions the line of presidential succession in West Virginia arguing the senate president should not be the governor without statewide election. The letter contrasts national leaders’ elections with state appointments and criticizes calls for lieutenant governor election. It also shares anecdotes from local parks and praises Charleston’s Hall of Fame while others ask about delays in consumer complaints and legal actions.
A brief newspaper item notes a reader letter from Yeorge Gladys Stallard Berchtold at Chipping Away, hinting at a story on Page 1B about discernment of value. It references a familiar maxim and suggests deeper reflection.
Leo C Cox of Handley urges West Virginia voters to demand an honorable gubernatorial election, questioning if the next campaign will reflect true democratic intent or repeat past back-stabbing fiascos and self-serving motives. The writer frames the decision as a fight for principled procedures and public accountability.
Washington pundit David Broder argues that declaring Ford unbeatable in 1976 is premature. He credits Democrats for forcing key decisions on Indochina and tax policy, but warns a reckoning ahead could challenge Ford if the economy stalls.
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