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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

11

Two Senators Minister Clash In Habitual Criminal Hiring

Washington affair pits Senate investigations chair John L. McClellan and Sen Karl Mundt against Reverend John A. Fry over paying former inmates to teach basic education to gang members in Chicago. Fry defends the program backed by nearly 1 million dollars from the Office of Economic Opportunity, operating in Woodlawn with the Blackstone Rangers and Disciples. Mundt accuses Woodlawn of crime while McClellan questions ranger leadership competence and program aims.

Washington Post Washington Chicago John A. Fry Senate Investigations Subcommittee John L. McClellan D-Ark Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Fry McClellan Blackstone Rangers Disciples Tepeetie Opportunity Woodlawn Rangers Fry's Church Mundt

S.C. Youth Elected Boys State Chief

The article covers South Carolina youth elected as Boys State chief amid claims of past convictions and disputes about services. It notes testimony about Hairston and Fort, mentions gang connections, church used for weapons storage, and calls for civic involvement by the youths. The piece touches on a Kanawha City playground project and city recreation officials.

Chile Faces Worst Drought in a Century

Chile warns of shrinking food, water, and electricity supplies as a severe drought threatens the economy. Agriculture Minister Hugo Trivelli likens the drought to a major quake and says rationing could follow if adequate rain does not arrive in the next two weeks.

Santiago Chile Hugo Trivelli

State Division of Purchases Seeks Sealed Bids for Beams

The State Division of Purchases invites sealed bids for beams for the State Beed Commission. Bids must be submitted on forms prescribed by the Division and received by EDST July 8 2948. Bid forms not issued after 4 p.m. EDST the day before opening. File 198 Me Nutt Director.

West Virginie Dept. of Finance Cephtol Bulliinite Charleston West Uae Séelect Ana Gorerete Russellville Nicholas Fay Jette Graenorier Gaz Wright Rose Ing Rye Snemp de Raleigh Cowans Princeton C.F. Mond Moreel Beed Commission Division of Me Nutt

Army Air Forces and Vietnam War Veterans Notables

A series of brief notices profiles military promotions and assignments for West Virginia residents. Charles V Lynch becomes captain and communications officer at Wheelus AB Libya while assigned to USAFE. Charles D Hunt, stationed near Long Binh, Viet Nam, serves as long range reconnaissance patrolman. Robert S Carter promoted to Army specialist five near Vietnam. Jack N Deeds visits family while on Air Force leave after Goose Bay posting and assigned to Eglin AFB. Robert Watkins Jr an aircraft mechanic at Nha Trang AB Viet Nam. Garry L Lewis a supply inventory supervisor at Bien Hoa AB Viet Nam. William P Young Jr assigned to ATC Sheppard AFB for medical services training. Dallas W Lanham a jet aircraft mechanic at Bien Hoa AB Viet Nam. Also notices on a public sale and a large Kanawha County bid invitation for school additions and grave disinterment work. SGT Dallas Lanham and SGT Mark E Lacy listed among personnel.

CHARLES V_ LYNCH Howard Lynch Ohio Ave St. Albans Air Force Lynch Wheelus AB Libya Europe Jack N. Deeds E. C. Deedal Lof Washington St Sei Deeds Goose Bay Labrador Eglin Afb Fla William P, Young JR William P, Young Glenway Dr South Charleston Air Force Technical Training Center Sheppard Afb Tex Plymouth Charleston West Virginia Board of Education State Road Commission of Vest Ty Kanawhe Mirai A Valley Grove Retary School Wear Virginia Poca Alice Kanawha County Elizabeth Street West Point Ukrainia Faba Shaorotle Ag Tsruima Bokrg Gade Underwooden Architectur Laetor West Floral Hills Garden of Memories de Pocalalico West Mirginie Thaxton Gemieterys Pope's Creek Lowe Cemetery Elkview Weal Miller Cemetery Tuppers Creek Col Cemetery Ater Commission District One Iith Street Board of Education of the Downs Kanawha Rettneay Nla State of Wes Department of Commerce Calor National West Origin Walter F. Snyder Kanawha Coi Board OF Education Kanawna Chimney Brive State of West Virginia Board of Educaton Quice Bowman &L' MeKalip Quarrier Anamount Jright Board of Education of the County of Mark E, Lacy Kaniwha West, Virginia Areh Lacy Bien Hoa AB Vietnam T. Sgp Carl L. Hack. Worth J James W. Hackworth Crabs Orchard Raleigh County Moody Afb Hackworth Viet' Nam

Lost and Found and Notices From a West Virginia Page

An OCR fragment lists a condolence note from a wife Barbara Hensley and children listing Joyce and others, a string of lost and found ads for dogs and items with contact numbers, then a military commendation for Carl Hackworth at Moody AFB, a corporate withdrawal notice, and multiple classified listings for animals, help wanted, and employment in Beckley and Charleston with phone numbers and job details. The page blends personal notices, lost items, and job ads with locality and date context from the West Virginia area.

Madical Arts Quarrier ST Beckley W. VA Tandard Coffee Company B. J Jookkeeper Ins Dustrist Equipment Company Jim Hall Charleston Employment Agency Cale Richmond Charlestons Lool Charleston Gazette Daily Mall

College Students Win Prize Listed On Job Ad

A fragmented recruitment page shows multiple awards including a Ford Station Wagon, a Boston Whaler, and a mink coat. It lists IMANAGEMENT TRAINING with emphasis on neat appearance and cooperative attitude, plus immediate interviews and contact details for Mr. Miller.

Boston Whaler

Virginia Firm Seeks Engineers and Supervisors in Industrial Posts

National Gypsum Co in Kimballton Virginia seeks personnel and safety supervisor with a business admin background. industrial experience preferred. Offers benefits including hospitalization stock plan and pension. salary negotiable subject to general office approval. Also lists female help wanted and assorted positions for foremen and linemen along with college student roles.

Arge Corporation General Office National Gypsum CO Kimballton Virginia Pet Vigor Supariivar Ana America Prévius Iw. Leonard Stein Mt. Pauley Kanawha Virginia Street Witt

Low Bids On Road Jobs Listed

The State Road Commission opened bids Tuesday for nearly $1 million in 14 counties for 65 miles of resurfacing. Apparent lows include Harmar Construction for Barbour County and Black Rock Contracting in multiple counties, with firms from Charleston to Minneapolis bidding on projects such as the Racine-Whitesville and Princeton Pineville roads, among others.

Associated Press State Road Commission Barbour W.va Fedder Nestorville Preston County Line Forrest Harmar Construction Inc Gratton Berkeley Virginia State Line W. Va Martinsburg Gomore Plan & Bulb Co Julian N.C Boone W Va Racine-Whitesville Road S.J. Groves & Sons Co Minneapolis Minn Cabell Black Rock Contracting Charleston St Harrison Tronkline Lumberport-Weber County Line Osborn Construction Co Clarksburg Jackson Silverton U.S. 21 Charleston Logan Crapmanville Pecks Mill Black Rock Contracting, Inc Fender Chariester OH McDowell U.S W&h Contracting Co Ine Birefield Mercer Princeton Underwort Brothers Asphalt Paving Co. Inc Mineral Keyser Preston Broceton Mills Brandonville Harman Construction, Inc Grafton W.V Kingwood Bruceton Mills General Paying Co Morgantows Raleigh U. 521 Ralph Burns Paveing, Inc Hillsboro Roane Miter U.S. Trunk Line State — Construction, Inc Huntington WAYNE Rant, Inc Dunton Moses Fork John S. Isiliespier Inc KAD Sarrell

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