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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

2

Tests Show Drug Helps Prevent Heart Attacks

Physicians and Mrs Mary Lasker highlight Atromid as a promising drug against atherosclerosis by reducing cholesterol and triglycerides. In a U S Lin es trial 1400 men aged 40 to 64 split between Atromid and placebo saw 37 first heart attacks in control vs 10 in Atromid group. 17 of 44 prior cases had second attacks. Side effects limited to mild nausea.

Manhatan Mary Lasker Krasito United Air Lines Krasno Ayers’ Laboratories New York Imperial Chemical Industries England Scotland Michael Oliver Edinburgh University

Trudeau Liberals win clear majority in Canada election

The Washington Post reports Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s Liberals secure a decisive majority in Parliament, likely about 146 seats to 74 for the Conservatives, with Liberals strong in Ontario and Quebec and Stanfield conceding at 10:21 p.m. The Credistes gain in Quebec, Democrats rise to ~25, and one independent wins.

Washington Post Ottawa Pierre Elliot Trudeau Canada Robert L.stanfield House of Commons Credistes New Democratic Party Socialist Social Credit Trudeau Ontario Quebec Atlantic Provinces Stanfield Nova Scotia

Street Chief's Kin Put on City Payroll

The city approves rehiring McCoy, once linked to bookmaking, as street department laborer and street commissioner. Officials defend his past and credit reforms and hard work, while noting his 20-year abstinence from illegal income and need for a second chance.

Dallas Bias George Nunley Lary McCoy Reishman The Gazette

New Manhattan Post Office To Cost 100 Million

The New York Times reports a new main post office for Manhattan will be the world’s largest postal facility, costing 100 million dollars. Postmaster General Marvin Watson announced the plan on Tuesday, noting the building will span two city blocks.

New York Times Service New York Manhattan W. Marvin Watson

Last Laugh Is Canned Rattlesnake Bites Steel

A Lincoln County girl Sherry Ferrell of Leet, 12, was bitten by a rattlesnake while playing at home and treated at Boone Memorial Hospital. Police reported Otis Welch of Charleston was the man found under the influence and arrested. United Steelworkers Union plans a strike vote July 22, with the Basic Industry Conference holding power to call a strike.

Madison Lin- Pittsburgh Uw Tolcoln County United Steelworkers Union Washington Street Bridge Fair Condition Boone Memorial Serra Sherry Ferrell Leet Ohio Tun OO Steel Otis Welch Charleston

Second Johnson Shot Is Senate Bulls-Eye

Senate debate on gun control heats as Sen. Lyndon Johnson pushes for registration and licensing of firearms. Dirksen signals support for a bill with teeth while House leaders, led by Rep. Emanuel Celler, hesitate to move forward. The discussion includes melding proposals banning mail order sales, registration, and licensing into a single measure.

Johnson Senate Joseph D.lydings D - Md Dirksen House Emanuel Celler D-N.y Judiciary Committee Everett M. Dirksen Senate Judiciary Committee Mansfield Congress White House Califano Robert F. Kennedy Ram‘sey Clark

U S Helicopter Crashes Mount Amid Vietnam Push

U S and Thai forces suffered a series of helicopter crashes around Saigon killing 19 Americans and 16 Thai troops in a single day. Cargo and troop choppers collided and fell in bad weather, with other losses during ground sweeps near the capital as 107 enemy troops were reported killed.

North Vietnam U 'S. Navy van Army Vinh U.S Saigon Thailand Queen's Cobra Regiment Arevived Vietnam Nha Be

Man Gets Quick Action by Police

A Charleston man called police Tuesday morning claiming an assault suspect was in a car with two others. Officers made an arrest, and four men were booked for being drunk. Names given: Andy Parson, 30, Parkersburg. Edward Reed, 22, Vienna. Larry Watkins, 22, Coppenhaver Drive. Earl Smith Jr., Kanawha Street, St. Albans.

Charleston Earl Smith Jr Kanawha Street St. Albans

Pie Piper cable burying machine stolen in Kanawha City

Police said a Pie Piper burying machine used by Capitol Cablevision Corp was stolen from a service station lot in Kanawha City on Tuesday. The machine valued at 1750 dollars was stored on station property.

Kanawha City Capitol Cablevision Corp

Tentative Detroit newspaper strike settlement reached

A tentative settlement was announced between four striking unions and Detroit's two daily newspapers ending a 23 day blackout. Unions will poll members on ratification of a contract providing total raises of 33 dollars per week over 34 months. Mediator Dr. Nathan Feinsinger said all parties accepted his recommendations pending membership ratification.

New York Times Detroit Detroit Free Press Detroit News Nathan Feinsinger Feinsinger

Abernathy admonished for invoking higher law during campaign

Judge Greene chided Abernathy for claiming allegiance to a higher law and cited remarks by Robert F. Kennedy about obeying the law. He noted that in the United States the executive and legislative branches are elected while courts protect rights. Over 200 arrested campaigners mostly received 10 to 15 day sentences, with some Capital Hill or Resurrection City cases up to 45 days.

Palence Greene Robert F. Kennedy Abernathy United States Capital Hill Resurrection City

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