24 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1977
Page
1
Two women were put on report for leaving their shoes off during an Navy honor formation in San Diego. Officers based the action on photographs showing the women sans heels.
Reported at North Island Naval Air Station during a change of command ceremony two unidentified Navy women faced harsh remarks from sailors. The incident prompted debate with comments about gender and appearance as photos by Dennis Hull circulated in The San Diego Union. If found guilty in military court they could face rank reduction pay loss and up to 30 days hard labor.
A pair of explosions rocked Columbus Ohio early today harming no reported injuries. One adult bookstore was destroyed while another was heavily damaged as debris scattered across nearby streets and storefronts.
Common Cause released a study showing regulators meet with industry reps ten times more often than with consumer spokesmen. It calls for an independent Consumer Protection Agency and for reimbursements to participants, noting a June court ruling limits agency payments. A separate blast destroyed Fantasy House bookstore and damaged Lion's Den in Franklin County, with Jack Wentzel escaping injury.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance met Deputy Premier Teng Hsiao-ping in Peking to push for accelerated China talks and closer government relations. Teng urged self-reliance and recalled old hardships, signaling China’s intent to overcome economic problems through determined effort.
Weather clearing into Middletown with mild temperatures. Low around 60 and high near 80 under sunny skies. This morning’s low 64, yesterday’s high 81 with rainfall of 0.46 inches last night.
The Postal Service proposes rules to let towns kept in the Directory of Post Offices retain identity after post offices close to save money. Three families in Berry's Lick Kentucky are highlighted. rural delivery could replace local service. Public comment is invited within 30 days.
In Columbus a firefighter failed to remove antique handcuffs using police keys. With no spare key available and time running out, officers used bolt cutters to free Henry Warren’s wrist. The incident ended any police ambitions for Warren, according to Officer Paul Clark and Sgt. Ralph E. Casto.
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