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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
5
McGovern says he expects nomination and that a ruling against him will be overturned. Humphrey denies organizing the challenge while criticizing the move. California delegates split along lines with the South opposing McGovern. outcome could cut his delegate total if upheld.
The forecast shows upper 70s tonight with lows in the 60s. Cloudy periods with chances of showers or thundershowers, mainly in the west. Partly cloudy elsewhere with possible showers and mid to upper 60s to low 70s highs.
President Nixon expressed optimism about resuming Paris peace talks with North Vietnam and outlined positions on the death penalty, Social Security funding, gun control, unemployment, and inflation. He pledged to push narrowly worded gun restrictions and defended recent economic gains while warning against payroll tax hikes that could erase tax cuts. He faced questions on Vietnam, elections, and the fate of the 1969 tax cut as he prepared for upcoming trips to Peking and Moscow.
Humphrey and McGovern supporters debate at a California group meeting. Spokesman Phillip Isenberg notes preparedness for a California contest, while Socrates Mentno stresses acrimony and the convention’s rules. Both sides claim leverage in a pivotal vote.
A Thursday report notes a high of 85 and wind from the SW as Harry Brenneman, a bus driver, said riding to school beats waiting. Historical highs and lows for the date cite 108 in 1934 and 2 in 1956. Read about Stonewall Jackson High and Lincoln Junior High, with June totals at Ben Franklin Career and Technical Education Center.
The draft plan would award 151 McGovern delegates to remaining contenders with Humphrey leading at 106 and Wallace at 16. A separate Charleston case describes Bally Manufacturings Super Seven pinball machine seized as a gambling device with a fight over its legality and potential destruction while Bally and state officials argue the device is lawful within West Virginia.
Barber says audit shows a $1500 shortage at a Kanawha City self service store, but a follow up audit reports only $200 missing. He notes liquor store managers lack full accountability when on duty, with minimal oversight of bottles sold and cash registers. The issue persists as managers must monitor stock when staff are on duty and the system remains vulnerable.
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