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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
1
Israeli planes raided Syria in force and shot down three Syrian MiGs southeast of Damascus. A Syrian communiqué reported large formations attacking Syrian targets and interceptions by the Syrian air force. An Israeli spokesman said all attacking planes returned safely.
Charles Conrad Jr Richard F Gordon Jr and Alan L Bean left quarantine and plan to choose slides and moon film for a Friday press conference at Space Center Houston. They will show material from hundreds of lunar photos to reporters and 25 others after release from Lunar Receiving Laboratory. The trio greeted by about 300 people expressed relief at freedom and air outside quarantine.
Washington officials disclosed tentative plans to retain a trainer force in South Vietnam totaling 20 000 to 40 000 troops after combat withdrawals. Melvin Laird told the Senate committee the number remains uncertain and could shift if Hanoi accepts a withdrawal framework.
The Senate moved toward final passage after two weeks of debate on a broad tax reform plan with Social Security boosts and income tax cuts. President Nixon summoned key floor managers to the White House to press objections as the bill nears Senate approval and moves to House conference. The measure would provide $9 billion in relief while generating $6.7 billion in new revenue.
Former astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. formally announced as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. Glenn, 48, cited national and state concerns and said the Vietnam War is the top problem. He plans to challenge retiring Sen. Stephen M. Young with potential primary rivals including Howard Metzenbaum.
Two U S Army airmen W O Michael T Peterson 21 Redmond Wash and Sgt Vernon C Shepard 21 Akron Ohio were freed by the Viet Cong after being shot down near the Duc Lap Special Forces camp on the Cambodian border. They walked into a South Vietnamese outpost to report they were released.
Washington AP The Pentagon disclosed the Air Force unearthed irregularities in officer and non commissioned officer clubs incl kickbacks. Thailand clubs singled out with no specifics. Secretary Seamans pledged no coverup and vowed vigorous pursuit as investigation continues.
Nixon aides say a breakthrough looms in the war on organized crime with indictments expected next week in four Northeastern cities. Atty. Gen. Mitchell cites plans to bust the largest gambling syndicate and notes IRS employees linked to the Mafia in one state. Hoover and officials credit anti racketeering and narcotics efforts for optimism about crime trends in the 1970s.
The forecast for Middletown and vicinity calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a chance of snow flurries later tonight. It will be cool tonight with lows in the upper 20s. Friday will bring temperatures in the mid to upper 30s with lows Friday night in the lower 20s. Saturday will be sunny and cool with highs in the 40s.
Secretary Robert H. Finch moves to overhaul the FDA with a new chief Dr Charles C Edwards restructures 4200 staff into three bureaus foods pesticides product safety drugs and veterinary medicine while restoring autonomy from HEW and signaling a hard nosed management approach.
In Akron Ohio a group of black militants seized the University of Akron administration building for four hours to press demands. Two nonstudents joined the action which violated a court injunction. Fires damaged valuable books and records during the occupation. The militants left with heads covered to avoid recognition. The university seeks to identify those involved and consider prosecutions. President Norman P Auburn declined to say if charges would follow.
DETROIT AP Henry Ford II said Ford Motor Co will assign 11 000 workers and spend 31 million dollars in 1970 to fight exhaust pollution from cars and 30 million more for plant emissions. He urged federal involvement and warned steps require billions, not millions.
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