08 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
1
U.S. war planes pounded North Vietnam with heavy raids near the Chinese border and near Hanoi while B 52 bombers returned for the first time in two months. In South Vietnam the Communist offensive entered its seventh week as Trang Bang faced renewed attacks and refugees fled toward Saigon.
Ohio House pivots to extended session planning a long day of votes. The chamber approved 90 to 1 a measure mandating automatic fire extinguishers and monitoring devices in nursing homes, drawing over an hour of discussion. Senatorial action backed tax credits for parochial and private school families and continued funding debates.
Health officials report Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases and three deaths in recent weeks in Ohio. Parents worry about summer camps while experts urge tick checks and safe removal methods. Treatment is effective if antibiotics start promptly and exposure areas are avoided.
A South Vietnamese air strike near Trang Bang on Highway 1 dropped four napalm canisters in an area holding government troops and civilians. Women and children were among the injured as flames swept the road, with harrowing scenes of burned bodies and displaced residents.
The pattern holds with fair skies tonight and a low near 60. Friday looks sunny and warmer after yesterday’s high of 80 and overnight low around 52.
McGovern gains momentum as Muskie contemplates relinquishing delegates and endorsing him. Stewart cautions decision unclear while Hart projects 1335 to 1400 delegates after June 20. McGovern pledges possible Hanoi talks to end the war and free prisoners. Humphrey signals openness to Wallace as running mate, Nixon surpasses delegate needs.
The Ohio Senate passed a bill 30 to 0 to stiffen penalties for habitual traffic offenders. It would suspend licenses for five years after 24 points in 10 years, replacing the current six month suspension for 12 points in two years. Senate leader Harry Armstrong says the five year penalty will deter repeated offenders.
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