24 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1971
Page
1
George T. West newly elected president of Multi-County Community Action Association urges coordinated team efforts. At Kanawa bylerilan Church meeting, reports discussed executive board changes, grant applications for Washington DC training, and six recommendations to be sent to delegate agencies.
The notice touts Fixopent Denture Adhesive Cream as a revolutionary product that forms an elastic membrane to hold uppers and lowers, enabling better chewing and speech. It describes a pencil-point dispenser, claims long-lasting adhesion, and urges readers to see a dentist and purchase at drug counters under US patent 25,003,988.
Weather forecasts show cloudy with snow and cold temperatures across the state. In political news, Senator Brotherton contemplates resignation amid redistricting debates and criticisms of Governor Moore’s veto. The Kanawha veteran cites regional power struggles and hopes for calmer legislative reflection on new district maps.
Governor Moore signs House act opening sale of road bonds in Cabell County as part of an $40 million package. John D Rockefeller IV asserts no single party can control his bid for governor while Speaker McManus backs early action and a possible special session to advance districting and road funding. About 175 attendees hear details on $20 million bonds annual cap and $350 million readjustment potential.
Senator Byrd backs reductions in NATO funding amid disputes over vetoes and defense priorities. The move signals shifts in military budgeting and alliance commitments as lawmakers debate postwar security needs.
The dispute centers on BankAmericard charges amid arguments that West Virginia law allows 0.8 percent rates in property contracts but not for bank credit cards. Coleman owed sums, the bank sought to deduct 83 from his account as a setoff, while Sullivan argued no setoff exists and that post maturity deposits cannot offset due debts. Warner plans an appeal that could affect BankAmericard customers and similar revolving accounts nationwide.
Prices approved and new requests listed by the Price Commission. Bethlehem Steel and National Steel gains set for Nov 22. Other firms cited include The Washington Post, Crane Co, CF&I, Du lbuque Packing, Western Union, Oscar Mayer, Norris, and Shurfine. Total 82 applications from 66 firms. three approvals, none denied. Also Byrd backs NATO troop reductions. Wells accuses HEW over health of 80 million workers in a West Virginia seminar.
Officials urge targeted recruitment of Black communities to participate in agency planning and projects. The directive calls for inclusive efforts across agencies and for Multi-CAP to assist in creating programs of interest to minority residents.
Gov. Moore activates Air National Guard helicopters on standby to aid in rescuing deer hunters stranded by heavy snow in Preston Tucker and possibly Grant counties. Snow plow crews and snow mobiles join efforts to reach marooned hunters in Cabin Mountain and Dolly Sods area. six found at a ranger station report others stranded with exposure and illness.
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