Postage rises two cents as mail rates take effect
The Postal Service increases letter mailing by two cents starting Saturday as part of a new rate schedule. Costs for books, records, magazines, and mail order items rise gradually, with Reader's Digest per issue up to eight cents in three years. The Jefferson Memorial stamp replaces Eisenhower.
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Balloon sighting reported of Gatch Atlantic crossing balloon
Europa Press says Thomas Gatch Jr whose pressurized gondola is missing for five days was seen over the Valley of the Orotava in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. No confirmation of his condition or whereabouts was given as authorities search the Sahara region.
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Simon blunder may cost him Treasury secretary post
Washington AP report says Energy Chief William E. Simon jeopardized his bid to succeed George P. Shultz by denouncing Shah of Iran statements as irresponsible. Treasury sources say the remark offended a close ally as Iran remained a key oil supplier during the embargo.
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Nixon vows veto as House moves toward energy bill showdown
The House heads for a showdown on an emergency energy bill Nixon vows to veto. Democrats aim to curb procedural challenges to allow debate and a possible oil price rollback, while senators and the AAA note continued fuel shortages and shorter gas station hours.
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Geneva-on-the-Lake Patrols End After Sheriff Contract
Ashtabula County deputies monitored Geneva-on-the-Lake as the village paused its 24 part time patrolmen. Village Council voted unanimously to hire the sheriff's department for protection and to stop paying the officers.
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French cabinet resigns in Paris after cabinet meeting
In Paris Premier Pierre Messmer's government submitted its resignation today after a cabinet meeting. Education Minister Joseph Fontanet announced the move, noting the cabinet's departure ends Messmer's term in office which began earlier.
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Flexible mortgage plan expands options for young buyers
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board approved a flexible mortgage payment plan to ease first years for young couples, with lower initial payments and higher later ones. Fully amortizing by year five, each payment must cover at least interest. Offered by federally chartered savings and loan associations, the plan aims to boost mortgage business.
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National Savings and Loan League
Middletown Weather Forecast Cloudy Tonight With Showers
Cloudy skies with lows in the 30s forecast for the Middletown area tonight. Showers possible and tomorrow’s highs in the low 50s. Extended outlook: highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s Friday through Sunday with a chance of rain on Sunday.
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Kissinger Leaves Damascus For Tel Aviv In Talks On Golan
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flew from Damascus to Tel Aviv after a seven hour meeting with President Hafez Assad aimed at a disengagement pact between Syria and Israel. He hopeful of prisoner lists and Red Cross access, while Syria demands eventual Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas and a UN buffer zone. Kissinger planned to travel to Cairo to discuss extending the Sinai UN force set to expire April 24.
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