Diplomatic immunity debated as Congress moves on reform
A Washington widow faced a hard lesson in immunity after a foreign embassy official damaged her apartment and skipped rent, with the State Department stating immunity blocks collection. The issue has spurred Congress to push Vienna Convention based limits, requiring liability insurance and narrowing who may claim immunity.
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Henry Kissinger
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Kissinger
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Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Judiciary Committee
Halla Brown
George Washington University
Panama
Los Angeles Eyes 1984 Olympics Trust Deal
City officials and the U S Olympic Committee commend a plan to shift financial risk to the USOC for the 1984 Games. LA mayor and council backed a firmer, cheaper approach after resisting costly exposure. A Spartan facility plan could emerge, easing the city’s burden and preserving the bid.
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U.S. Olympic Committee
Montreal
U.S
International Olympic Committee
Tom Bradley
USOC
Middletown Diary: War Ends Aug 14 1945
Mrs Myrtle Crout describes Middletown reactions to Japan’s surrender at 6 p m on Aug 14 1945. Radio announcements whistles parades bells and church services marked the celebration while she laments not knowing her son George’s safety in the Philippines and hopes he is home soon.
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Harry Truman
Japan
Middletown
George
Myrtle Crout
Auburn St
Lakeside
Lowell Thomas
V J Day jubilance and postwar rationing notes
In a Lakeside diary entry dated August 15 1945 Mrs Crout describes quiet celebrations in town after Japan’s surrender news and a rain delay. She notes ending rationing on gasoline and canned goods while others remain restricted and mentions President Truman’s two day federal holiday for government workers. She reflects on wartime fear, hopes for soldiers’ safe return, and plans for visitors.
Pain in the neck and a stiff annual remedy
A writer recounts a yearly neck problem treated with a horse collar that stiffened the head and limited movement. He battles morning soreness, pain through the day, and awkwardness at a book signing and birthday party, unsure if the device helps. His family observations punctuate the humorous, reflective piece.
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates and History
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists pricing for home delivery and mail subscriptions, with rates for weekdays and Sundays, motor route options, and calendar month periods. It notes post office location in Middletown Ohio and founding year 1857.
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News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
USA
Boy notes loss of paper route and vows to keep delivering
A letter from Adrian Miller of 1805 Johns Road explains he lost 34 papers and his bag, costing 6.80 dollars from family funds after thieves disrupted his route. He forgives the thief, claims honesty, and says he will continue delivering all papers himself.
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God Adrian Miller
Johns Road
Seeking descendants of Winant and Phebe Teeple family
A reader from out of state asks for descendants of Winant and Phebe Teeple, who moved from New Jersey to Middletown between 1814 and 1818 and died in the 1840s. They had two sons with full details known and nine daughters with only given names. The writer seeks any local descendants of those daughters.
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Winant
Phebe
Winans
New Jersey
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