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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1971
Page
3
Workers launched the final relief effort to extinguish a wild oil well on Shell Oil Co platform B off Louisiana after 13 days of fire. Mud and water pumped into the sea bottom aim to choke the blaze, with costs estimated up to 47 million dollars and daily losses around 53 thousand dollars.
President Anwar Sadat met with top aides after news of two Egyptian jets over the Suez Canal. Israel charged these Sukhoi SA7s crossed the canal area for the second time in a week, prompting a U N complaint. Cairo reports say Sadat discussed military plans and Riad’s European talks as April eyed for decisions.
Gov. Gilligan's plan to require graduates to repay subsidies for state education faces likely defeat as hearings begin. Critics say collection would be difficult with mobile graduates and oppose advantages to the wealthy. Supporters cite a revolutionary budgeting approach amid GOP attacks on the state budget.
Gov. John J. Gilligan plans to introduce legislation to grant authority to reorganize state government. He aims to cut cabinet agencies from 23 to 12 to reduce overlap and improve coordination, citing Hoover Commission recommendations. The plan faces a Republican legislature after past failed Democratic proposals.
Gov. Milliken said Railpax may run a Detroit to Buffalo to Chicago service via Erie Cleveland Toledo South Bend if Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and New York share operating losses. Estimated at 2 million to 25 million annually, the service would run 3 to 6 months while funds are secured.
Lt. Gen. Sir Humfrey Gale, 80, former deputy chief of staff to General Eisenhower during World War II, died Thursday in England after a long illness.
Middletown Senior Citizens schedule a busy week starting Monday with a shopping trip to Kenwood Mail for the women’s discussion group leaving at noon. Activities include a Tuesday covered fish luncheon at noon and a Wednesday defensive driver course at 10 15 a.m. plus a 1 30 p.m. membership meeting. Thursday features arts and crafts and a men’s workshop at 10 15 a.m. and a 3 30 p.m. dance committee meeting. Friday offers a Sunshine committee at 10 15 a.m. and bowling at the Sports Bowl at 1 p.m.
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