Editorial: State branch bank law deemed ludicrous and unfair
The piece argues West Virginia antibranch banking laws are absurd, citing First National Bank of Belle plans and a Union Federal S&L branch in Wheeling. It notes federal approval allows off premises branches for federally chartered institutions, while state-chartered banks cannot compete, urging repeal at next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
First National Bank of Belle
Chesapeake
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Union Federal Savings and Loan Assn. of
Wheeling
Belle
Kanawha River
Belle Bank
Washington
Wheeling Association
Arms Salesman Not Fitting Role
A critical editorial denounces U S arms sales efforts to Brazil as hypocritical and profit driven. It argues the drive fuels wars and authoritarian regimes, betraying democratic ideals while claiming moral leadership and a peaceful world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Brazil
France
Italy
United States
America
South America
Traffic signals fail at Capitol and Virginia intersections
A reader reports extended red lights at Capitol and Virginia streets in Charleston during rush hour. Over three days, the signal remained red between 6 and 6:30 PM, causing long delays as vehicles queued or turned onto Virginia Street while the light failed to change to green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Capitol
Virginia Streets
Capitol Street
Virginia Street
Lett
Democrats Cozy With AT&T Ignites Miami Convention Debate
The Democratic Committee files reveal a period of conflict over Miami convention communications. AT&T threatened to cut service over debts, then offered to provide for about 75000, while an ITT affiliated firm bid 1.7 million for full services. The dispute drew sharp internal exchanges and questions about bidding. Meanwhile Easter grass safety lobbying grew, as FDA faced pressure to enforce a ban sparking a fight over safety and inventory costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
At&t
ITT
Democratic Committee
Miami
General Communications & Electronics of
Nashville
Tenn
Democratic National Committee
Food and Drug Administration
Erwin Weder
Highland Manufacturing and Sales
Weder
Phil Crane
Crane
Barry Goldwater Jr
R-Calif
Big
Tip O'Neill
D-Mass
Natty Ken Gray
D-Ill
Bob Michel
R-Il
Okalahoma
Tom Steed
John Camp
FDA
Charles Edwards
O'Neill
Weber
Capitol Hill
House
Justice Brandeis
Joe Montoya
D-N.m
Edwards
Readers' Forum Letter Attacks Editorial Tone and Civil War Debate
A reader blasts the Gazette editorials as unpatriotic and calls the Hanoi stance a stain on the paper. The letter urges defenders of the country, questions civilization’s future, and accuses editors of yellow journalism and biased reporting. The writer vows to cancel subscriptions as a 1985 retirement plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
the Gazette
James A. Haught
Arch Moore
Jay
Haught
Moore
Nixon signs higher education bill amid antibusing debate
Nixon signs the higher education bill with strong aid to colleges and modest antibusing provisions while threatening a fall push for a constitutional amendment banning busing. He argues the desegregation benefits are overstated and urges a middle path to avoid fear and division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Detroit
Fie
Congress
Hisop
John Erlichman
Myrdal Emerges as Voice on America and Vietnam
In Stockholm Gunnar Myrdal, at 73, discusses America's radical changes from Puritan roots to Vietnam policy. He chairs an international inquiry into U S war crimes in Indochina and notes public opinion in Sweden is largely anti Vietnam War while praising American ideals and Marshall Plan aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nixon
Erlichman
Times Service
Stocholm
Gunnar Myrdal
Wise
Stockholm
United States
Pye
America
Myrdal 4
Vietnam
International Commission of Inquiry
U.S
Indochina
Europe
Myrdal
Sweden
Olof Palme
U. S
Inon
Palme
Lincoln
Pin Ball Foe Joseph Laurita Jr. Letter Sparks Industry Debate
A June 28, 1972 letter from Morgantown signed by Joseph A. Laurita Jr. under the handle Pin Ball Foe questions political stances on abolishing an industry. The piece references a broader discussion and directs readers to Page 123A for the full story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Laurita Jr
Morgantown
McGovern delegates learn to work like professionals
Washington notes that in two days McGovern's delegates moved from reform zealots to backroom professionals. The piece argues primaries crown nominees but do not guarantee long term party leadership, stressing the need to balance nominee aims with party traditions, figures, and institutional forces as the convention shapes the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton. Post
Washington
McGovern
South Dakota
Platform Committee
George McGovern
Milton Gritzman
Wendell Willkie
Dewey
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Kennedy
Goldwater
Nixon
Jen McGovern
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Anderson
Dick Murphy
Southern Bell
George Washington and
Holland College
John Locke
E.H. Smith
Brooks Medical Bldg
Quarrier St
City
Davis
Barron
The
Gazette
Chuck
Tom Wicker
Anthony Lewis
Dilemma of America
Joe
Yours
David Broder
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!