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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
1
An 18 year old Cuban refugee recounts a mass escape to the Guantanamo Bay base where roughly 1,000 people reportedly died over the past year while attempting to cross the base fence. He describes gunfire, dogs, and staff opening fire on escapees as they sprinted toward safety.
The Middletown forecast calls for mostly cloudy and colder conditions with snow flurries tonight and lows in the teens. Friday will be partly cloudy and cooler with a chance of snow. yesterday’s high was 37 and this morning’s low 21.
A witty aphorism notes money cannot purchase happiness but can provide miserable comfort, implying wealth may ease discomfort yet not guarantee joy. The quip frames wealth as a mixed blessing and reflects a satirical view of material riches.
A San Francisco Superior Court order, issued by Judge Ed ward O'Day, bans picketing and strike action by the American Federation of Teachers Local 1352 at San Francisco State College while students remain outside the order coverage. The clash injured a strike member and drew in police as about 1,000 protesters faced off with officers. five arrests were reported. Acting President S I Hayakawa described attendance as not normal and warned strikers of automatic resignation after five days.
President Johnson awards the Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell Jr and William A Anders the Distinguished Space Medal in a White House ceremony. The trio then addresses Congress before a Smithsonian reception, as they return from their lunar orbit mission and prepare for further space milestones.
Norwegian patrols swept the southern coast at night and detained eight foreign boats accused of trespassing in Norwegian waters. Four Soviet, two East German, and two Danish vessels were brought to Flekkerfjord. Sheriff Lauritz Qvale cited violations of fishery, customs, and military regulations. One Soviet boat was still fishing near Norwegian limits. Defense Minister Tidemand reported increased naval surveillance.
Rashid Karami began attempts to form a coalition government after being asked by President Helou to replace Premier Abdullah Yafi who resigned amid Israel's raid on Beirut airport. In Jerusalem, Israeli leaders rejected France as a Middle East peacemaker and affirmed firm cease-fire lines while Abba Eban urged lasting peace and persistence.
Ohio drivers must obtain a new license by October due to 1967 legislation requiring social security numbers for identification. Fred Rice, registrar of motor vehicles, notes licenses expiring this year must be upgraded despite the date printed on current licenses.
In Paris US efforts to start Vietnam peace talks hit procedural hurdles as West-East disagreements over who is involved delay progress. American officials compare the stint to the Pueblo incident, pushing for a conference while Saigon fears conceding room for the enemy.
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