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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
5
Washington reports Census figures showing 4.7 million of 10 million college students were women in October 1976, 47 percent, up from 38 percent in 1966. The shifts reflect broader social changes as men drop from one third to one fourth among under 35s.
Police fired rubber bullets and deployed dogs to disperse about 800 black youths in Soweto. A witness said at least six people were injured as demonstrations spread from student class boycotts over the quality of African education, ongoing in white-ruled South Africa.
A Sunday morning blaze in Salem Ohio destroyed the Timberlanes Restaurant and damaged the Timberlanes Motel and nearby buildings. Fire units from five communities aided the Salem department as 60 motel rooms were evacuated and U.S. 62 traffic was halted. No serious injuries were reported. The fire began in the restaurant kitchen after closing time and was contained by a firewall.
Kent State University lawyers planned to ask a federal court to permit resumption of a disputed gymnasium annex near the 1970 campus shootings site. They warned delays could cost up to 75000 dollars as a contractor holds 500000 dollars in materials for the project halted by a temporary restraining order.
In Faverges France violence erupts as about 30,000 anti nuclear protesters rally against the Super Phoenix fast breeder reactor near Creys Malville. One man dies, Vital Michalon, reportedly of a heart attack, and more than 100 injured as militants clash with police.
Canton's 189 striking firefighters returned to work after a state court threatened sentences. They dropped the 56 to 48 hour work week demand but continue talks on nonfinancial issues. Chief Kilcullen, the lone firefighter during the strike, welcomed the turnaround.
Dr. Stuart Kutler 32 of Brecksville Ohio stands trial in Cincinnati for murder in the case tied to the disappearance of an 8 year old boy. Judge Harry A Hanna moved venue from Cleveland after 22 jurors were questioned amid heavy publicity and concerns over impartial juror selection.
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