04 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
1
A large flock of birds settled on a utility pole and connected wires in Bloomington a Minneapolis suburb, creating a noisy observation for locals and possibly affecting traffic or utilities.
Washington AP three senators refuse second spot on the Democratic ticket. George McGovern says he has more candidates than Senate members and will name Eagleton’s replacement by Monday. He confirms discussions with Humphrey Ribicoff and Kennedy. others listed are not interested.
South Vietnamese infantrymen drove the enemy from two major strongpoints along Highway 13 north of Saigon. Military sources said the road to An Loc, out of service 119 days, would soon reopen. Saigon troops killed two North Vietnamese in fighting that cleared bunkers at a U.S. fire base.
Returning American prisoners of war from IndoChina may struggle with social changes after eight years captivity. Psychiatrist Capt. Raymond C. Spaulding Jr. at San Diego Naval Hospital says it may take weeks for POWs to express anger or negative feelings, and welcomes ceremonies should be delayed to avoid trauma.
Spaulding head of psychiatry for Pueblo crew says years as prisoners in North Korea and fear of social backlash require a gradual reintegration. He suggests possible ship return instead of air, arguing the psychological damage of abrupt homecoming. In court, Maj. Joe Nunez testifies OSI cites espionage charges against Perkins, accused of turning over ballistic missile documents to Soviet agents in Mexico City.
NASA has retrieved the moon rock display once shown at the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum after visitors were charged a one dollar entry. Museum officials say they will seek another moon rock for outdoor display. The article also covers a separate military case involving a California airman charged with attempting to pass national secrets.
Dearborn reports Nixon's new armor plated Lincoln limousine weighs 10 000 pounds and includes bulletproof windows reinforced tires and a hydraulically raised plexiglass bubble. The $500 000 vehicle was hand crafted over three years with limited disclosure and will be trucked to Washington under Secret Service escort.
The forecast calls for clear nights with lows in the mid to upper 50s and sunny, pleasant days around 80. Weekend rain expected with thundershowers, five inches of rain drenched Morehead in four hours yesterday, slowing visitors and activities.
The City Charter Review Committee proposes eight measures to modernize Middletown government. If approved, commissioners would earn 2500 dollars yearly, legislation would be streamlined, and the city manager would serve as chief executive officer in fact and title. A single oath date for new commissioners is also recommended with the charter last updated in 1913. Ballot filing deadline is Wednesday.
The draft charter revision tightens procedures by moving December swearing in to January 1, reducing meetings from weekly to twice a month, raising commissioners pay to 2500 with penalties for absences, and shifting contract signings to the city manager. It expands Board of Health to seven, makes Park Board advisory, aligns Civil Service with charter, adds a charter revision panel every ten years, and details manager removal and reading rules.
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