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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1978
Page
1
In Brooklyn, David Berkowitz received a maximum sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of Stacy Moskowitz. A friend of Moskowitz attempted to attack him in court as Berkowitz appeared somber. A psychiatrist found him competent for sentencing.
A century old Ohio State Arsenal built in 1861 for 14000 dollars and prison labor has been converted into the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus. The restoration cost about 1700000 dollars under a 99 year lease to the city for one dollar annually. The center spans 32000 square feet with 28000 used for galleries and studios on the first three floors and potential expansion to the fourth. Six full time artists will teach painting metal work silversmithing pottery weaving and jewelry design along with exhibits and events.
An undersea earthquake off Miyagi Prefecture rocked central and northern Japan, killing 21 and wounding 340. Sendai suffered several deaths from collapsing structures as 52 roads, nine bridges, and 140 houses were damaged. Tokyo faced power and water disruptions while a minor tidal wave warning was lifted later.
Marysville resident Helen Hinderer reports dizziness and near fainting when a neighbor broadcasts on a citizen band radio. FCC warns CB users could interfere with pacemakers and may convene a nationwide study with tests showing the device clicked on spuriously.
The Supreme Court refused to hear the government’s appeal over the FBI’s 18 informant files in the Socialist Workers Party case. The ruling leaves Judge Griesa’s order in place, requiring disclosure to the party’s lawyers as part of a $40 million suit filed in 1973. The case involves alleged long running FBI misconduct since 1938 and a potential contempt finding for Attorney General Griffin Bell if the order is enforced.
A public safety notice directs readers to call 425 7700 if they witness a crime or observe suspicious activity, urging prompt reporting to aid police response and investigations.
Clearing skies and cooler temperatures forecast for tonight with a mid 50s low. Tuesday expects mostly sunny conditions and a high in the mid 70s. The morning low was 67 after yesterday's high of 85. Wednesday and Thursday look fair with a chance of showers Friday. highs in the 70s to lower 80s and lows from the low 50s rising to the mid 60s by Friday.
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