17 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
1
A tribute to Elvis Presley recalls his impact on music and culture from fans to industry figures. The piece notes his sex appeal, the controversy he sparked, and the uproar after his death, including memories of Ed Sullivan’s TV moment and the era’s headlines.
President Carter plans to nominate Frank Johnson, a Deep South federal judge with a strong civil rights record, to lead the FBI. The White House expected to announce sending Johnson to the Senate for confirmation, ending a seven month search for a director of the bureau and its 8000 agents.
Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian explorer, intends to sail the Indian Ocean in a raft made of interlaced rushes called the Tigris. The 62 year old aims to show Sumerians could reach India or Africa 5,000 years ago, with Norman Baker of Columbia University as chief navigator and a crew of 14, sailing from the Persian Gulf toward India or Africa.
Census data from March 1976 shows 51.2 percent of U S households have no more than two people, down from 40.9 percent in 1960, with shifts due to divorce lower birth rates and later marriages impacting housing, education, and health care demand.
Tonight will be clear with a low in the mid 50s. Thursday remains sunny and cool with a mid 70s high and near zero rain. Yesterday's high reached 88 and the overnight low was 68. Rainfall totals 1.75 inches. The extended outlook shows mostly fair skies Friday and Saturday, with a chance of showers or thundershowers Sunday.
A public safety notice urges residents to call 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activity. The advisory emphasizes using the listed police contact to aid swift response and crime prevention.
Gov James A Rhodes signed a law outlawing after next April 15 spray cans using fluorocarbons as propellants in products like hair sprays and deodorants. He said the act protects the environment and the ozone layer to reduce skin cancer and plant damage.
About 6 000 miners in District 6 were ordered back to work by UMW leadership. Most reported for the midnight shift with Ohio National Guard on alert and police prepared for pickets. Belmont County officials cited very little activity as the shift resumed.
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