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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
8
In federal court Judge Gesell weighs whether the Post can resume a top secret sensitive Vietnam series. Administration officials defended keeping the documents secret as potentially irreparably harmful to national security.
Ralph Nader says United States banks operate largely beyond government regulation due to secretive practices. The 547 page Citibank study led by David Leinsdorf criticizes large banks for autocracy in regulation and economic colonialism through mergers. Citibank officials defend the system while noting portions of the study mirrored prior bank surveys.
Charleston attorney Robert Perry files pre plea motions asking to drop bribery charges, alleging former Gov W. W. Barron lied to free Barron’s wife from similar charges. Perry contends deals, conflicts of interest, and forged testimony tainted the case against him and Barron.
Federal Power Commission examiner William C. Levey granted a 50 year license for Appalachian Power Company to build the Blue Ridge Pumping and Storage Hydroelectric Project on the New River near Galax Virginia and western North Carolina. The 297 million dollar, 1800 megawatt facility faced two hearings over 20 months and was found consistent with environmental and Appalachian Development acts though some summer fishing in riffles below Bluestone Dam would be adversely affected by higher flows.
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The U S Court of Appeals will convene an eight judge panel Tuesday to review the government bid to stop publication of the Pentagon Papers. Chief Judge Friendly announced the decision after five other Second Circuit judges asked to participate.
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird testified that the highest civilian authorities in the Johnson administration directed the Army to spy on Americans. The operation, aimed at antiwar and civil rights activists, was ordered halted March 1 after warnings of potential civil unrest.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear next term whether the government may tap a suspect’s telephone without federal judicial consent in cases of national security risk. The case tests Attorney General Mitchell’s claim of executive self protection versus individual privacy rights in security investigations.
British intelligence officers questioned Soviet defector Anatoly Fedoseyev in London to verify his links to the Russian space program and his arrival in Britain. He is a 52 year old electronics engineer. Paris reports naming him a top space official were not accurate. He disappeared in Paris three weeks ago.
In RENSSELAIRVILLE New York a jury of 19 to 13 convicts modern technology for lowering the quality of human life. The People vs Technology trial weighed uses and outcomes, with Louis Nizer presiding as judge and humanists and scientists testifying for prosecution and defense.
A report from Congressman James Kee notes location and design hearings must precede a final I 64 alignment decision between Bragg and Beckley in Raleigh County. An environmental impact statement is required under NEPA. Bartelsmeyer of the U S Department of Transportation cites ongoing studies and talks with WV Highways and Turnpike authorities on tolls and upgrades.
A Chemetron Corp paint plant fire caused explosions injuring ten city firemen six company crews and four workers. Captain John Cannon died of a heart attack while fighting the blaze as flames rose 100 feet. Over 100 firefighters from nearby states battled for six hours until containment with two additional buildings damaged. A three day damage assessment and investigations were announced.
Cloudy with a chance of thundershowers this afternoon and early evening. High this afternoon in the low 80s. Low tonight near 60. Partly cloudy and not as warm Tuesday. High in the upper 70s. Probability of precipitation 56 percent this afternoon, 40 percent tonight and 12 percent Tuesday. Details On Pi
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