06 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1972
Page
1
AP Special Correspondent Hugh Mulligan reports in Newry on the tense silent civil rights march amid bombings, hijackings, and armed tension. Describes British troops, barricaded shops, and cross border mood as tensions escalate between Catholic and Protestant communities.
Cairo authorities and experts debate the Curse of the Pharaohs after the death of Gamal Mehrez director general of the Antiquities Department. Henry Riad chief curator dismisses the curse while noting coincidences tied to Tutankhamun relics transfer years.
Bombs and bullets wounded British and Irish alike as Londonderry faced a potential clash between troops and civil rights marchers. Five soldiers were injured by a bombing, a mine damaged a jeep, and 3,000 troops ringed Newry to stop IRA arms movement. The Civil Rights Association invited Sen. Kennedy to lead but he did not attend.
A feature on page 37 presents an anonymous father recounting his son’s drug addiction in a step by step personal account. The piece explores the collapse of a once secure upper middle class world and the intimate impact of addiction.
Kelley Patton and Karen Ellison, both 19 to 22 and from Meadville Pennsylvania, have been jailed in Donalsonville Georgia since January 20 1971 on armed robbery charges. A special Superior Court session was set for next Tuesday to hear the case amid calls to address court backlog and bail practices.
AP reports in Morristown New Jersey that fifth graders at the Peck School tried to complete a federal tax form. Teacher Pat Moody notes students struggled with terms like spouse and deduction while questioning perjury.
Federal anti hijacking programs began nationwide Saturday with four FAA screening plans: behavioral profiles metal detectors identity checks and baggage searches. Major airlines had already adopted these methods and passengers noticed little change. Airport spot checks favored behavioral profiles and metal detectors. In 1971 there were 26 attempted hijackings with 11 successes. Major hubs like Kennedy O Hare and L A International reported no unusual activity.
A playful quip notes that for every girl with curves there are six guys with angles, contrasting body shapes with a light joke. The line uses casual social humor and mentions no specific people or places.
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