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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2004
Page
1
A court case summary notes a soldier's visit cited as worth a parade while a convicted teen petitions for a new trial. The report highlights legal actions, potential appeals, and local reactions to the case unfolding on Page B1.
Actor Marlon Brando died of lung failure at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The Hollywood star, 80, reshaped the screen image of a leading man with raw street toughness and emotional depth. He is widely remembered for his Godfather role as Vito Corleone.
The Presbyterian Church in Richmond Virginia narrowly defeated a proposal to permit regional bodies to ordain gay clergy and lay officers by a 259 to 255 vote. The ruling keeps current church law banning ordination intact across presbyteries and the national denomination, amid fears of a major schism.
A disgruntled employee opened fire at the ConAgra Foods Inc plant in Kansas City Kansas killing four and wounding three before taking his own life. Police say the shooter was a plant worker and describe a chaotic cafeteria attack as officers arrived. The wounded were hospitalized at KU Hospital in serious or critical condition. workers awaited word as relatives gathered nearby. ConAgra cooperates with investigators and issued condolences to victims’ families.
The All American Weekend XXIV resumes after a one year hiatus at Smith Park with two hot air balloons and a Southwestern Ohio Symphonic Band kickoff. Middletown High School boosters, the musical arts department and volunteers rally for the annual fundraiser. Local residents praise the new venue and community support, while organizers seek volunteers for shifts today and July 4.
Trenton Police Chief Rodney Hale accuses Rescue Squad Chief Ray Nichols of unprofessional conduct after a recent incident. Hale seeks clearer dispatch responsibilities and better accountability from the city to ensure emergency crews are available, warning residents and dispatchers deserve reliable service.
Ohio restricts backyard fireworks to novelty items only and requires buyers to remove all other explosives out of state within 48 hours. The rule, dubbed liar's law by Rep Jim Trakas, carries up to a 1000 fine and six months in jail for first offenses. arrests of unlicensed dealers are common.
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