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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports wholesale prices climbed 1.3 percent unadjusted and 1.1 percent seasonally adjusted in January. The gain, led by farm product costs, signals likely sharp increases in consumer prices and a swift reflection in the CPI.
Israeli planes on a reconnaissance flight intercepted by MIGs over the Gulf of Suez. one Egyptian jet was downed in the first aerial clash since last June, with no Israeli losses reported. The fighting adds to postwar air engagements between Israel and Egypt.
At Travis Air Force Base 40 liberated American POWs arrive, following 20 men who were freed on Valentine’s Day. Lt Col Harlan P. Chapman, a Fremont, California officer, says he shed tears of joy after years in captivity.
Two former prisoners of war Col. Ronald E. Byrne Jr and Capt. Burton W. Campbell are bound for Wright Patterson Air Force Base for rehabilitation under Operation Homecoming. They left Clark Air Base, Philippines, last night and are expected to arrive after stops in California.
A subdued homecoming unfolds at a San Francisco Bay area base as 2000 personnel greet 13 former prisoners of war from the Philippines and Hawaii. Families rush to embrace. Denton leads, citing faith in God and country as sustainers through seven years of captivity.
The Air Force says commissions given by a senior officer to three American POWs in a north Vietnamese camp are illegal and could be overturned. Spokesman Maj. Fred Muerer said there is no legal basis for conferment during internment. The three are T. Sgt. Arthur N. Black of Bethlehem Pennsylvania SM. Sgt. Arthur Cormier of Bay Shore New York and M. Sgt. William A. Robinson of Robersonville North Carolina.
A U S Cuban agreement to curb air and sea hijacking took effect with simultaneous ceremonies in Havana and Washington. It provides for prosecution or extradition of hijackers and U S enforcement of neutrality laws but does not retroactively cover acts already committed.
Fifty thousand dollars in U S Treasury bills were found in a Cook United mail package received February 12 after going missing since August 21. City officials confirmed the envelope came from the Cleveland Community Development Department, with Frederick E J Pizzataz named as the last holder who denies involvement.
Cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures projected with a chance of snow flurries for tonight and Friday. Lows may dip to 12 to 16 and highs 18 to 24, with Middletown reporting 41 for yesterday's high and 34 for the overnight low. Total rainfall measured at 43 inches. National and state weather maps appear on page 10.
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