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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1970
Page
5
The Senate opened debate on the nation's space program challenging its priorities. An amendment by New York Republican Jacob K. Javits was among two proposed changes under scrutiny as the issue continued to divide lawmakers.
Cleveland confronts a looming strike as 1,300 garbagemen threaten sick calls amid a citywide bus stoppage. Contracts expired July 1 with 14 unions. stewards fault conditions and pay, while officials plan a new offer later in the week. Officers cite a broader city labor struggle and potential impact on services.
Middletown Area Chapter of the American Red Cross stacks ditty bags to hold 4,000 Christmas gifts for service members in Vietnam. Executive director Mrs. Joseph Ballard notes there are still over 400,000 troops there. Packages must be packed and shipped by Sept. 30, each bag containing eight items. Bags available for pickup at the chapter house 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. call 423-9234 for more information.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Massachusetts birth control law unconstitutional as conflicting with fundamental human rights and beyond state competency. It ordered the release of William R. Baird who had served part of a three month sentence. the court rejected the health protection justification and noted discrimination against unmarried individuals and overbreadth toward married persons.
The GAO warns major interstates face costly repairs from heavy truck use. About 30,000 miles of the 42,500-mile system have overlays added or needed, with an initial $200 million set aside for pre1963 highways and more repairs likely beyond that amount. The report blames design errors, weather, soil, and increasing weights, urging federal standards and state funding for added layers.
Republican state senator John H. Weeks, 66, announced he is withdrawing from the November race because of heart trouble after suffering a heart attack earlier in the spring. The Cuyahoga County GOP has until mid August to nominate a replacement to oppose Democrat John E. Corrigan of Lorain. Weeks represents the 25th district covering western Cleveland suburbs and parts of Lorain County.
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