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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1971

Page

5

Stewardess Foils Hijacker on New York Denver Flight

Denver AP report says Linda Barnard a 25 year old stewardess talked a man into abandoning a plan to hijack a New York to Denver flight and divert to Las Vegas. Patrick Miranda 25 of Bound Brook New Jersey was arrested charged with carrying a gun aboard an aircraft after FBI and marshal agents boarded upon landing. The hijacker claimed he needed to meet someone in Las Vegas and owed two dollars in cash. Miss Barnard said the men spoke about Lake Tahoe distances and warned her not to tell anyone before the crowd of 42 passengers learned the rest.

Denver Trans World Airlines New York-Denver Las Vegas Linda Barnard The Air FBI U.S. Marshal’s Office Patrick Miranda Bound Brook N.J

Outlawed Irish Army Tars Four Men in Belfast

In Belfast vigilantes tied to the outlawed Republican Army tarred and feathered four men for supposed Catholic-baiting crimes. The incidents, described as IRA warnings against gangsters, included men labeled guilty on banners and two youths assaulted in Falls Road. A man formerly with the British army was also tarred and feathered. Police investigate kangaroo court claims amid ongoing Belfast unrest. A separate Protestant-area bomb blast Sunday night caused no injuries.

Belfast Northern Ireland Republican Army IRA Catholic Falls Road Republican Movement

Denture Care Promises Comfort and Health Benefits

A vintage ad-like fragment touts denture aids for better bite and comfort. It claims the product helps hold both upper and lower dentures, reduces acidity concerns, and suggests regular use for health. Available at drug counters.

Medina Hearings End as Army Weighs My Lai Case

Closed hearings at Ft McPherson determine if Capt Ernest Medina faces court martial for alleged civilian killings at My Lai on March 16 1968. Medina and four former Charlie Company members testified. no decision yet on trial. Col James H Mobley will make a recommendation to the staff judge advocate based on presented evidence.

FT. Mcpherson, Ga Army Ernest Medina My Lai Ft. McPherson Medina Charlie Company Mark Kadish James H. Mobley Kadish

Talks With Israel Useful Jarring Says

U N envoy Gunnar V Jarring planned talks with Egypt and Jordan to sound them out on Israel s proposals. He returned from Jerusalem where he met Premier Golda Meir and Abba Eban and called discussions very interesting and useful. Sadat in Cairo attacked the United States and tied resumption of relations to U S pressure on Israel to withdraw from Arab lands.

William N. Oatis United Nations N.Y U.N Gunnar V. Jarring Egypt Jordan Israel Jerusalem Golda Meir Abba Eban Jarring Middle East New York Meir Eban Cairo Amman Cyprus Maariv Yosei Tekoah Yediot Aharonot Britain Sadat United States Washington Wheelus Libya Sadati

Laird says morale a problem amid Vietnam drawdown

Defense Secretary Melvin Laird warned morale among U S troops is a problem as the Vietnam War winds down while he said withdrawals will meet or exceed Nixon targets. He cited Laos threats up, Cambodia steady, Vietnam down, and pledged troops will stay alert and ready to destroy the enemy where needed. He reported the U S force level at 332 500 last week and that Nixon will set the next target in April. In Saigon heavy fighting 58 miles northwest of the capital continued with a new 2 000 man offensive into eastern Cambodia near Highway 1. Paratroopers claimed 20 North Vietnamese killed as casualties mounted on both sides.

Saigon Melvin R. Laird Laos Cambodia Vietnam United States Nixon U.S Laird Honolulu Adm John McCain Jr Pacific Tay Ninh Easern Saigon- Phnom Penh South Vietnam

Twirler Lori Johnson Wins National Contest Title

Lori Johnson, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Winford Johnson of 1622 Dix Road, placed first in advanced twirling for her age group at a National Baton Twirling Association contest in Lancaster yesterday. She is a sixth grader at Manchester Middle School.

Lori Johnson Winford Johnson 1622 Dix Road Lancaster Manchester Middle School

Park Board to Elect Officers at Open Meeting

Middletown Park Board will elect 1971 officers at an open meeting tomorrow at 12 45 p m in the Parks Administration Building 1400 Highland St The board will also discuss the 1971 budget if available at that time

Middletown

John Toelke Lecture Tour at Stitzel Weller Distillery

John Toelke will lecture at the Rotary Club gathering at noon tomorrow. The event is hosted at the Manchester Motor Inn in Louisville near the Stitzel Weller Distillery, inviting members and guests to attend.

John Toelke Stitzel Weller Distillery Louisville Rotary Club Manchester Motor Inn

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