If you love giants, they will love you
Matthew Johnson an all round boy who happened to be a dwarf died in his sleep last week of uncertain causes and was buried Saturday morning His father James Johnson a reporter for the Oklahoma City Times reflects on Matthew s life among the giants He loved giants and they loved him Giants take giant steps but he kept up with a busy heart and a Harlem Globetrotters poster by his bed Friends called him their biggest fan and great little guy as news spread across four schools
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Carter to lead 2 day conference at Camp David
President Carter convenes Cabinet and senior advisers at Camp David to review decision making and 15 month performance. The idle private talks focus on streamlining procedures and pushing top programs through a Congress preoccupied by the Panama Canal treaty. Vice President Mondale heads the participant list as officials seek faster, clearer action.
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Aldo Moro found guilty by Red Brigades court
The Red Brigades declare former Prime Minister Aldo Moro guilty of crimes against the people and sentence him to death in a communique delivered to Rome Turin and Milan. The message says Moro’s interrogation is complete and asserts his guilt while promising proletarian justice against the Christian Democratic regime.
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Free trip to Europe becomes nightmare
Two elderly Oregon women Florice May Bessire and Vera Todd Hays, drawn by a free overseas trip, drove a Mercedes-Benz camper through Europe to India and then to Australia where, in a hidden drug haul, they were arrested on hashish smuggling charges. They pleaded guilty, face up to 25 years and a $100,000 fine, and claim they were deceived by Hays nephew Vern Todd who promised the trip. Their sentencing was postponed for a medical report on Hays. warrants were issued for Todd and Phillip Shine. The case drew notes from neighbors and friends as letters and postcards continued from custody.
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Symphonic Band seeks class concert at Miami Middletown
The Symphonic Band under director Bill Stiehl rehearses for a 7 30 p m concert in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium on the Miami University Middletown campus. Donna Witte's Page 31 feature profiles the band’s aims and craft.
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Pleasantly cool sunny day with rising temps forecast
The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and cool conditions with highs near the upper 50s today. Lows near the upper 30s tonight, then a warm-up tomorrow into the 60s, followed by mild weather into Thursday with 60s by day and 40s at night. Showers are expected Tuesday.
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Strike Could Jeopardize State Subsidy For Two Schools
The strike threats in Cleveland and Toledo endanger state aid for next year. The Cleveland district faces a $30 million subsidy cut as it nears financial collapse after a voter rejection of a tax hike. In Toledo, a week-long walkout could trigger loss of a $26 million subsidy unless attendance rebounds, with legal action anticipated if the board does not act by Monday.
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