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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1978
Page
1
Washington sources report that Carter administration economists, buoyed by a surprisingly strong 1977 finish, are quickly revising official 1978 projections upward, signaling optimism about the economy.
Eddie Mathews, slugging third baseman and 512 homer man, was elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA with 301 of 379 votes. Enos Slaughter finished second with 101 votes short of election. Duke Snider, Gil Hodges and Don Drysdale also topped 200 ballots. The news coincides with optimistic GNP and unemployment data, highlighting strong year end economic indicators.
President Carter will address Congress outlining economic priorities for 1978 focusing on energy imports and dollar stability. He has held extensive talks with business labor black and consumer groups and invited Iowa supporters to watch the speech, linking the address to his inauguration anniversary.
Cincinnati AP reports ice in the Ohio River between Meldahl Dam and Greenup Dam is breaking up and moving. Meldahl lockmaster Raymond Dunaway says crews have worked to break up the ice and feel the problem is largely solved as the ice moves downstream.
Louisiana residents are advised to avoid Armadillo meat until researchers confirm leprosy transmission risks. Armadillos inhabit the region, and Dr. William Cherry urged a $75,000 legislative study. Fifty armadillos with leprosy were found in the state in the last two years.
President Carter plans to nominate William H. Webster a Missouri Republican and federal appellate judge to head the FBI succeeding Clarence M. Kelley. The choice, favored by Attorney General Bell, aims to lead major changes at the bureau. Webster, 53, known for legal acumen and integrity, was the preferred candidate over Frank McGarr after Johnson's withdrawal.
Public safety notice urges residents to call 425 7700 if they witness crimes or suspicious activity, reinforcing available contact for police response and rapid alerts.
Police arrested two city waterworks employees after a truck driver delivered four 50 pound sacks of rock salt to a residence. The salt valued at 5.16 dollars. Vincent Foggie, 26, of Madisonville, and John Flowers, 45, of Bond Hill, were taken into custody. Foggie is a six year city worker. Flowers leads a maintenance crew with twenty years on the force.
A third winter storm in two weeks aims to drop 4 inches of snow in southwestern Ohio by evening with 1 to 3 more inches elsewhere in the state. The National Weather Service issued a heavy snow warning for southeast Ohio and a winter storm watch for most of the state. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal with above average precipitation next week as the system pushes east from the Southwest.
Weatherwatch warns of snow in the Middletown area tonight and Friday with possible sleet or rain. Lows near 20 tonight, highs around the mid 20s Friday. After a 12 degree morning, yesterday topped at 27. Weekend outlook shows a chance of snow Saturday and Sunday, ending Monday with highs in the 20s and lows in the low teens.
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