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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1972

Page

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Gilligan Promises Must Bills In Ohio Address

Gov. John Gilligan will outline four priority bills in a joint session order as part of a broad legislative push before the May 2 primary. The measures include separating Mental Hygiene and Correction, creating an Environmental Protection Agency, strip mine land restoration, and establishing a new Department of Transportation. The EPA bill faces opposition from utility groups, while the transport measure draws fire from truckers and lobbyists. The strip mine bill cleared the House 940 and awaits full committee action.

Columbus Ohio John Gilligan General Assembly Gilligan’s Office Gilligan’s Environmental Protection Agency Transportation House

Russian UN translator seeks asylum in New York

Mikhail Belov a 41 year old translator at the United Nations asked for political asylum in the United States after saying he was ordered to return to the Soviet Union. He hailed a passing patrol car in Queens and was taken to INS Manhattan for processing. Belov a former Tass editor in Moscow told officials he sought permission to remain and his case is under consideration. No link to espionage case involving Valery Markelov reported.

New York United Nations United States Soviet Union Mikhail V. Belov Queens State Department Washington Belov Moscow Tass U.S Valery I. Markelov U.N

Relief Agencies Round Up Shelter For Flood Victims

In Buffalo Creek hollow West Virginia relief agencies mobilized to house thousands left homeless after the disaster. About 4 000 people were left homeless and at least 67 dead with many still missing as federal and state authorities opened emergency aid offices and sought shelter for survivors. Local searches continued as 158 Lorado survivors were accounted for and housed elsewhere.

Man, W. Va Appalachian Buffalo Creek Hollow Walter Garrett Lorado

Lebanon Army Puts Pressure On Guerrillas

In southeast Lebanon the Lebanese army moved into the Palestine guerrilla stronghold near Arkoub, aiming to curb cross border raids into Israel. Guerrilla leader Yasir Arafat met Arab ambassadors in Beirut as clashes and diplomatic tensions rise. Israel claimed it killed about 50 guerrillas in four days of attacks while Lebanese sources cited civilian and refugee deaths. The UN Security Council urged Israel to stop attacks and withdraw, while Iraq and Egypt relations fray over arrests tied to an assassination plot in Cairo.

Nese Palestine Lebanon Israel Yasir Arafat Beirut Egypt Middle East Arkoub Tel Aviv U.N. Security Council Council Iraq Cairo Murad Ghaleb

Area to stay springlike through Thursday

Weather outlook shows continued warm spells with partly cloudy skies tomorrow and highs in the upper 60s. Tonight's low expected in the 40s, following yesterday's high of 68 and a morning low of 36.

First Grade Chaos Described by Hopeful Teacher

A schoolteacher compares her class of first graders to thirty five corks underwater, capturing the lively difficulty of managing a large, energetic group in a single classroom. Her vivid analogy reflects the challenge and humor of early childhood education.

Convention Donation Tied to ITT Settlement Memo

A memo attributed to ITT lobbyist Dita Beard linked company funding pledges to the 1971 Republican National Convention with favorable antitrust settlements. The memo names Louie B. Nunn John Mitchell and Harold S. Geneen and cites talks with Mitchell. ITT and the Justice Department deny any deal.

Washington (Ap International Telephone & Telegraph Co Dita Beard ITT Washington W.R. Merriam Jack Anderson Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Atty John Mitchell Harold S. Geneen Justice Department

Leap Year Logic Lets Valen tine Nix miss 1900 birthday

A historical note explains why leap years exist and how Valen tine Nix, born in 1892, did not have a February 29 in 1900. The piece traces the calendar fix from Bede to Pope Gregory XIII and describes century rules for leap years and centennial nonleap years.

Harristown Ill Valentine Nix Nix Bede Gregory XIII

Pioneer 10 Launch Delayed Again Toward Jupiter

Cape Kennedy Fla AP NASA postponed the Pioneer 10 liftoff to Wednesday night after high altitude winds and a power failure. The delay follows a near launch Monday and conflicts with Air Force plans to launch a spy satellite early Wednesday observing Soviet and Chinese military operations.

Cape Kennedy, Fla Jupiter National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Cape Air Force Soviet Union China

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