09 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1978
Page
1
The U S dollar shows mixed moves in Europe with firmer early rates in London Paris but stronger against West German marks and Swiss francs. Gold eases after recent gains as markets await Fed Treasury intervention impact amid the U S trade deficit concerns.
The Shah of Iran arrived in Aswan and endorsed Anwar Sadat's peace plan. He called Egypt's moves historic and likely to bring peace and stability, signaling Tehran's support amid Arab criticism of Sadat's separate peace push. The visit shapes talks with Sadat and regional diplomacy, with the Shah planning further talks in Saudi Arabia.
A public notice urges residents to call the police number 425 7700 to report any crime or suspicious activity seen in the area. The advisory emphasizes quick reporting through the stated tip line.
Tonight and Tuesday will be bitterly cold with a low near zero and a high around 10. Flurries and blowing snow are possible with a morning low of 1 above zero after a 40 degree high Sunday. The forecast then turns fair Wednesday with a chance of snow Thursday and Friday, and highs near 20 rising to the upper 20s and low 30s.
The Carter administration will halt development of a new computer system to monitor tax returns citing civil liberties concerns. The IRS will instead expand its existing system with stronger privacy protections, a source says. The proposed Tax Administration System would have cost over 800 million dollars by 1986, but privacy concerns drove the decision.
In Ashland Ohio a nameless boy found dead near Interstate 71 October 28 is honored with a grave marked Ashland County's Little Boy and a public reward of 1000 dollars. A Connecticut donor funded by AP coverage urged nationwide contributions to aid the search for the killer, with posters and a sketch circulated to Ohio welfare offices.
Ohio endured a major winter storm dumping six to eight inches statewide and over a foot in the northeast. Travel warnings spread as northeast counties near Lake Erie faced heavy snow and strong winds causing dangerous driving. Snow squalls, drifting, and temperatures near zero were forecast into tonight with partial improvement Tuesday.
President Carter warns of possible oil import fees if Congress does not end the energy stalemate. Energy Secretary James Schlesinger, en route to Morocco and Saudi Arabia, reports leaders like Sen. Henry Jackson vow a new push to break the deadlock, amid foreign concern over dollar value and rising energy imports.
Departing Secretary Schlesinger at Andrews Air Force Base said oil prices would be a likely topic during his itinerary, with discussions planned for stops in Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
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