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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
2
Analysts note Italy’s 1972 gains by Communists were modest and no party secured a majority. Christian Democrats held but failed to collapse the government, while Socialists and Communists refuse to join without each other. A governing coalition including Communists may be necessary to avoid continued poor services.
The Tennessee Judicial Standards Commission examines Judge Charles Galbreath's endorsement of Hustler magazine. The piece argues government interest in readers’ choices is improper and suggests censorship is a contagious impulse. The editors defend readers’ rights to subscribe without criticism.
The author urges retaining the Urban Renewal site as a downtown park after rains revived grass. Large trees remain from cleared buildings and residences. Benches and a fountain are proposed, with no strong commercial demand for ownership besides banks seeking drive in facilities.
Kemp Melton, Kanawha County Sheriff, is arranging a system for automobile license renewals with a 50-cent service charge under a new state law. He notes many applicants will avoid lines by letting the DMV mail renewals after sending checks.
A provocative interview portrays Ford campaign strategists plotting to keep the president in Washington during the convention. They discuss staged crises in Panama or Beirut to justify his absence and boost Betty Ford and Susan as surrogates at Kansas City.
A reader writes to the Gazette opposing obstruction by Mayor Ritchie Robb amid the Thomas Memorial Hospital expansion dispute. The letter defends the $16 million project as a much needed regional facility and notes prior silence from the writer.
In Rome a senior Communist leader says the party may enter government soon as they gain 44.4 percent nationally, while the Christian Democrats hold 38.7 percent. Analysts note revised positions toward democracy and NATO amid talks on inflation, defense, and policy withSocialists. The result is seen shaping U.S. NATO posture and potential European leftist cooperation.
Former West Virginia state treasurer Orel Skeen confronts a Gazette editorial claim of swindling linked to his tenure and Richard Ansel. He vows to prove innocence, cites impact on his sons and political fate, and questions the paper's accuracy.
A brief note indicates an intercepted message involving George Art Allen and the Harpers Ferry area. The story is listed on page 1B for fuller details.
Washington notes Jimmy Carter sits at an awkward moment with no official nomination. He speaks with retail cadence, not a united national vision, while Massachusetts results show lingering doubts about humor and resolve. A Boston trip underscores need for a strong speechwriter and broader themes to mobilize liberal Democrats.
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