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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1973
Page
10
Forestry officials aim to contain a four day fire in the Klamath and Six Rivers forests near Eureka. The blaze has burned over 4 800 acres, destroyed seven homes, and men built a 12 mile fire break as 2 000 crews work to protect timber valued at 16 4 million dollars with no injuries reported.
Thunderstorms persisted in the eastern third of the nation with showers across scattered areas while the central and western regions enjoyed pleasant conditions. A storm band stretched from Texas to lower Lake Michigan, covering the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. heavy rain fell northwest of Lubbock, Texas.
Vital statistics list births for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cowgill Waynesville James Dunham Eugene Williams Jr and others. Hospital dismissals include Betty Powers Jimmy Whitaker Darrell Hall Dewey Roberts and Walter Patrick. Also notes a patient number and storm activity in northeast Texas and northwest Louisiana.
Weather service notes showers spreading east and northeast into Ohio today ahead of a cold front from Lower Michigan to Oklahoma. Skies were partly cloudy Monday night with Toledo reporting about a quarter inch of rain. Cool conditions expected midweek with fair weather after the front.
A local advertisement states that all listed prices are valid through Tuesday July 31. The note signals sale terms end on that date.
Sen. Robert Taft joins House supporters in pressuring a Senate subcommittee to exempt the Delta Queen steamboat from the 1966 Safety at Sea Law. Owners and witnesses argue the ship remains a safe American icon, despite Coast Guard Fire risk concerns and ongoing improvements. The debate centers on keeping the last overnight riverboat in service and delaying new vessel plans until broader safety assurances are met.
Western Union Telegraph Co reported a tentative three year contract agreement with the United Telegraph Workers and the Communications Workers of America. The pact calls for 6.5 percent raises in years one and two and 5.5 percent in year three plus a cost of living adjustment in July 1975. Retroactive to July 28, the deal awaits ratification by the two unions representing about 13,000 employees in New York City and nationwide.
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