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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
15
Mitchell Charlott, 43, was convicted of possession with intent to sell heroin after selling to a police undercover agent. Judge Conte Wood imposed a potential maximum of 150 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. Charlott was among 11 arrested in a city crackdown on drug sales.
South Vietnamese forces of about 20 000 men pressing north toward Quang Tri Province encountered moderate opposition on day two of the operation. Saigon and U S advisers remained optimistic with reports of 160 North Vietnamese killed and several South Vietnamese casualties, while enemy tanks and artillery pieces were destroyed or captured. More than 1 000 marines joined Thursday assaults aboard U S helicopters.
The first of three sessions on Fonongahela Power Co. rate hike hearings closed amid technical testimony. Economist J Rhodes Foster presented a study claiming a fair rate of return for the utility as intervenors prepare for cross examination in a later PSC session.
Tucker County community f aims to revitalize the town with a July 4 event featuring Thomas Sunday as it recalls its logging railroad history. The plan includes new life for BDJ and a grand reopening amid restored flags and hometown heritage.
Announcements list many lost and found pets including a brown Boxer-like dog, a brown and white female bird dog with a collar, a female cat with a pink collar missing since June 14 in South Shaeesta, a Norwegian Piggoane with name Suzy, a Siamese male cat near Georges Creek or Campbells Creek, a small long haired white dog near McCorkle Avenue, and a silver or grey Miniature Poodle near Little Tyler. Several rewards offered and contact numbers provided.
Numerous classified ads seek sales trainees, part time and full time workers, and professionals. Listings include electronic technicians, office staff, custodial and childcare roles, bookkeeping, secretaries, receptionists, and sales positions with benefits and relocation options in Charleston and surrounding Kanawha Valley areas.
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council formed a five member il mem ber committee to study strip mining effects and orphaned lands. Del John N Dalton chairs this panel including two delegates and two state senators plus conservationists and mining industry associates. Officials note camping prospects improved by favorable weather but warn a Bluestone State Park site cleanup may delay weekend openings due to silt from recent high waters.
Fayetteville will auction a three bedroom house built by vocational students at First Avenue and Third Street. The minimum bid is 14 000 dollars. Open house today from 3 PM to 7 PM.
Mrs Richard Glaser of Charleston was elected to the council of the national board of directors of the American Association of Museums at the annual meeting in Mexico City June 16 23. She directs the Children's Museum and Planetarium at Sunrise. The council has 40 members representing museums in the United States Canada and Mexico.
Classified notices for carpentry, nursing home staff, carpet installers, manicurist, and clerical roles. Listings request resumes or calls to area codes with contact boxes in Cincinnati and Philadelphia areas. Various trades, office work, and home services included with some age and health requirements.
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