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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1967
Page
1
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts little temperature change through the week end in the Miami Valley. Tonight’s low around 60 with Sunday highs in the 80s. Partly cloudy skies prevail tonight and Sunday with a chance of scattered thundershowers tomorrow. Most of the state will share similar conditions, northern areas slightly cooler.
In Detroit amid days of unrest that left 39 dead and many homes damaged, children watch, question, and mourn as troops and policemen hunt a theater sniper. A 10 year old, binoculars in hand, recalls rumors of shooters while adults insist no one was on the roof.
The Forrestal battle group suffered a catastrophic fire on the flight deck after an A4E Skyhawk exploded, killing at least 26 and injuring many as 29 jets were destroyed or damaged. Crews battled flames while missing sailors leaped into the sea or were treated aboard nearby ships. The disaster overshadowed ongoing land fighting near Saigon as Oriskany and Bon Homme Richard assisted.
Detroit begins rebuilding after a racially charged blast left a billion-dollar devastation. Curfew and liquor ban stay in place as armed police and National Guardsmen patrol. Gov Romney says the city is secure. Ten more deaths bring the toll to 40 in the 12th Street District. Army paratroopers remain on standby. Courts plan to release many minor offenders. Officials plan to demolish unsafe buildings and convert cleared areas into parks. Food aid expands with 86 tons of surplus and 38 distribution points.
Associated Press notes quiet Ohio wide, but Cincinnati faced firebombs and arrests after precedents of looting. In Norwood a youth was wounded. in Hamilton seven youths were detained after fire alarms and window looting. King and Cassius Clay planned a Cleveland voter registration tour following a banquet address, urging nonviolence.
A lighthearted note observes that dieting today is easier in principle than in practice, with emphasis on eating what is affordable rather than what is ideal. It offers no medical guidance and reads as casual commentary on modern food choices.
Washington reports that several of the Air Force Minuteman missiles have had their guidance components removed for major revamping. Autonetics will modify the micro miniature circuitry, with secrecy over exact counts. The missiles, ready to launch within 30 seconds, may be affected during this service, including the Minuteman II with a 6300 mile range.
Tass reports Red Chinese paratroops landed in Wuhan capturing a bridge and university. Forces threaten death if surrender and warships head toward Wuhan. Two million residents. Chen and Gno. Chen Tsai-tao reportedly arrested. clashes reported in several provinces.
Republican National Chairman Ray Bliss announced Miami Beach as the site for the 1968 GOP nominating convention after a six hour closed door meeting. The decision awaits National Committee approval in September. Chicago was rejected for limited seating after McCormick Place fire on January 16. The city pledged to expand the convention hall to seat 20 000 from 16 500.
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