31 Aug 1973
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1973
Page
1
A first public disclosure outlines events surrounding the death of Mao’s heir, detailing the circumstances and key figures involved. The report frames the revelation within the ongoing political landscape and notes official reactions.
Reports say about 20 people were killed and 55 wounded as rebels launched the largest assault on Kompong Cham in two years. Fighting continued on the city outskirts 47 miles northeast of Phnom Penh as the attack unfolded.
Local column highlights hobby puzzles and demographic notes. Includes brief county state data and a television want ad section along with women’s news items.
Residents of Ciudad Serdan Mexico carry coffins through rubble after a Tuesday quake. Officials fear at least 250 dead in the city and up to 1000 nationwide as more bodies are found. Two more tremors hit Colombia but caused no major damage or deaths.
The Cost of Living Council delays Phase 4 retail gasoline price ceilings for a week, extending the current freeze. Dealers complain of potential rollbacks, while the AAA cautions motorists to fill tanks early and limit long trips and night driving. Robert Jacobs of the Illinois Gasoline Dealers Association comments on the delay.
President Nixon orders an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals after Judge Sirica ordered the White House to turn over the Watergate tapes for private inspection. Nixon says his lawyers will file notices and arguments to overturn the ruling before the stay expires.
A sweltering heat wave worsens water shortages and power outages in two cities on the East Coast and Midwest. The National Weather Service says relief will not arrive before after Labor Day weekend. New York City officials declare a water emergency amid rising demand.
Four children were killed and four others injured when a predawn fire destroyed their Lorain Ohio home. The dead were Isiah Lucas 19 months Lavern Lucas 6 Izalo Lucas 10 and Nathan Aldridge 16. Father Ike Lucas and two others Arthur and Sonya were injured with burns and smoke inhalation. Arthur 4 was in fair condition Sonya 12 treated and released.
A chance of showers or thunder showers in Middletown tonight and tomorrow. Lows near 70 tonight, highs in the upper 80s Saturday. Yesterday’s high 94, overnight low 65, rainfall recorded at 85 inches. Weather details on page 20.
Authorities rushed over a million vaccine doses to Naples amid four deaths in a week long outbreak. Four people died and 29 hospitalized with confirmed cases. Ercolano hit hardest. Demonstrators rioted, police used tear gas, and workers demanded faster delivery of antibiotics. Health officials praised control efforts but warned the source remains unidentified.
An Associated Press survey finds beef available but costly for Labor Day picnics with shoppers switching to chicken or other foods. New Orleans store price cuts to 1.49 per pound fail to ease all budgets as Navajo Nation plans its free barbecue despite beef shortages.
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