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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1978
Page
1
Gunfire erupted as authorities moved to demolish a site using a bulldozer and a cherry picker in Philadelphia. One policeman was killed during the operation.
Cape Kennedy records a December launch of a $230 million Venus mission with four probes and a transporter bus aboard. In Philadelphia, police stormed a MOVE house injuring at least seven, including two officers and a fireman, as officers forced out residents amid a demolishing porch and a bulldozed fence.
Mourners line up at Castel Gandolfo awaiting burial of Pope Paul VI as Vatican prepares for the funeral and conclave to elect the 263rd pope. Vatican officials expect thousands to pay homage while security tightens due to recent terrorism. Cardinals begin arrival for the conclave slated for mid August with oath of secrecy required.
The Carter administration orders Housing Secretary Patricia Harris to alter her congressional testimony and blocks Barry Bosworth, director of the Council on Wage and Price Stability, from criticizing labor without prior clearance. A new panel led by Labor Secretary Ray Marshall must approve such remarks. Meany criticizes the move as AFL CIO president.
President Carter will meet Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David on September 4 to resume Middle East peace talks. Senate sources cited renewed discussions between Sadat and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance as the basis for the scheduling. The talks previously stalled over Israel's 1967 lands dispute, with a White House briefing for key Senate leaders planned amid hopes of a major announcement.
Police urge residents to report any crime or suspicious activity immediately by dialing the designated emergency number for swift response and public safety. Authorities emphasize staying calm, noting details like location, time, descriptions, and any involved vehicles or individuals to assist investigations.
John Stewart and wife recount a three week European tour marked by strikes long delays and rising prices. They describe junk food poor hotel rooms and crowded trains amid costly meals and weak tour arrangements that left them disillusioned with postwar prosperity abroad. They cite missed sights cramped itineraries and a late train tour guide experience that fueled regret about a once affordable dream turning costly.
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with a low in the lower 60s. A chance of rain returns Wednesday as temperatures rise into the mid 80s. This morning’s low was 58 after yesterday’s high of 74.
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