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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1978
Page
8
In a military communique Black nationalist guerrillas killed four whites within 50 miles of Salisbury. The victims included a 74-year-old woman, her 35-year-old son, her 15-year-old grandson, and a 15-year-old friend, with two 12-year-old boys wounded. No attack details were released due to new censorship rules.
A 32 year old white security guard at the South African Broadcasting Company received four years in jail after making bomb threats to two local hotels. Hendrik N. Smit claimed intoxication and led police to a bottle of whiskey left on a bar as a target. In a separate report, a South African soldier and two SWAPO guerrillas died in a border skirmish near South West Africa and Angola, with three more guerrillas wounded.
State Department interpreter Steven Seymour defended his Polish translation of President Carter's Warsaw arrival remarks. He blamed lack of advance text and bad weather for errors and said he was replaced for the news conference after the Dec 29 landing. He recalled being unaware of issues until questioned by an American journalist.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will remove Robert L. Oswald from his duties as congressional liaison and secretary after a ruling found he hindered a federal organized crime investigation and committed other acts. The ICC sent registered letters to Oswald and his attorneys notifying them of the decision.
Fifteen defendants received prison terms from eight to 14 years for kidnapping Guido de Martino, son of the former secretary-general of the Italian Socialist Party. The court also ordered damages of 44 000 dollars to the victim.
Fingal's Cave on Staffa, off western Scotland, penetrates about 200 feet inland and features basaltic columns nearly 40 feet high, illustrating dramatic geological formation and coastal scenery.
President Carter's top political aide Hamilton Jordan and his wife Nancy announced their separation after seven years of marriage. The Jordans met at the University of Georgia and later worked for Carter. Nancy, 32, will continue her White House volunteer projects while Hamilton remains in his White House role.
Chicago APA Ward Duel of AMA cautions against using Sunday funnies to start fires due to lead in colored newspaper ink. He notes offset printing ink contains no lead but colored sections release lead into air when burned and can transfer to food when grilled.
Franklin County prosecutor George C. Smith announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Ohio attorney general in the June primary. He previously ran for the office in 1974, losing to Democrat William J. Brown. Smith, 41, aims to restore leadership and focus on prosecuting white collar crimes by aiding county prosecutors.
Lemon Township trustees meet at 8 p.m. in Township Hall. Gratis Township trustees hold an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. in the township building on Gratis Road. Springboro Planning Commission convenes at 7 30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Butler County Mental Health and Retardation board meets at noon at 90 Lawn Ave.
Los Angeles AP Linda Ronstadt and Fleetwood Mac top the 20th Grammy nominees list with Andy Gibb Debby Boone and Rod Stewart missing The Eagles Barbra Streisand Crystal Gayle James Taylor and Steely Dan also receive nominations for various categories including record album and best group with You Light Up My Life Dont It Make My Brown Eyes Blue and Hotel California among leading works.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota was named the NAACP Walter White Award winner for his crusade to end poverty bigotry and discrimination. ill with inoperable cancer he could not attend the banquet his sister Francis Howard accepted the honor on his behalf NAACP leader Benjamin Hooks announced the award will be given annually to someone advancing racial equality.
In Jerusalem Finance Minister Simcha Ehrlich unveiled a penny pinching budget of 11.9 billion dollars, 800 million less than 1977 spending. He warned that 1978 would be a hard year for the Israeli economy and government plans.
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