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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
9
Lowell Thomas, the 87-year-old radio legend, visits Hoover’s grave in West Branch on the 104th anniversary of Hoover’s birth. He jokes about his age and energy, praising Hoover as witty and a fine after-dinner speaker, as about 2,500 gather at the gravesite.
Memphis police walk off 1100 officers onto picket lines after a rejected wage offer, with Mayor Chandler declaring a civil emergency and National Guard mobilization discussed. The strike coincides with Elvis Presley anniversary activities drawing tourists and fans to the city. Major Gen. Van Nunally and local officials outline contingency plans as precincts go on strike, curfews previously used during firefighting walkout considered.
Washington AP reports a surge in births outside marriage from 90,000 in 1940 to 448,000 in 1975 as experts cite liberalized attitudes, contraception gaps, and economic strain. Census officials note rising teen illegitimacy, delayed marriages, and changes in prior expectations about legitimization by marriage.
Betty Talmadge says she is leaving politics and turning affairs back to her former husband U S Senator Herman Talmadge after finishing third in a primary. She spoke from her Lovejoy home and described trying to organize her life and recover from the election.
Federal authorities defend a proposed easing of water pollution rules for 36 industries. The EPA says the changes would save businesses about 200 million dollars and would not harm water quality. Administrator Douglas M Costle said some flexibility would occur in discharges of toxic chemicals or pollutants.
Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo and his aides met with President Carter and top administration leaders after a White House briefing. The gathering included 80 Pennsylvania civic leaders as part of Rizzo’s plan to improve state and local leader communications following a similar meeting with New Jersey officials.
The Internal Revenue Service seeks eight unclaimed refund checks from 1976 and earlier returns. Taxpayers moved without forwarding addresses. names in the area include Teresa K. Caudill in Middletown and others in Franklin Lebanon Germantown Camden Fairfield. Contact IRS Taxpayer Information at 1-800-582-1700.
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