This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1978
Page
1
President Carter travels to Panama to bolster relations after ratification of canal treaties. In Panama City gunbattle near the hotel leaves at least two students dead as officials caution against violence. The trip aims to ease regional tensions and advance U.S. diplomacy.
President Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos prepared to sign documents signaling final acceptance of treaties ending U.S. control of the canal by 2000 and guaranteeing neutrality. The United States, with 9,400 troops in the Zone, expects a peaceful visit as Carter outlines future relations with Latin American nations.
Ohio documented 483,195 crimes in 1977, down 1.5 percent from 490,477 in 1976, yet violent crime rose 9.1 percent. Murder up 7.2 percent, rape 9 percent, robbery 5.2 percent, assault 13.8 percent, burglary 4.8 percent, auto theft 7.9 percent, while larceny fell 6.6 percent.
A House Ways and Means subcommittee proposes trimming Social Security disability benefits to save about 1.5 billion yearly. The plan would reduce family benefits from roughly 900 to 775 dollars monthly for new recipients effective January 1, leaving those on rolls before that date unaffected. Administration and lawmakers worry over the policy's size and feasibility this year.
In Westport Connecticut 99 year old Kari Spurkeland was found raped and slain near her home. Her family is being sent to Norway for burial per strong bloodlines and a fund drive led by Patrick King. Her funeral service was scheduled at Greens Farms Congregational Church. The article also includes unrelated economic analysis of Social Security disability benefits and proposed changes to maximum payments.
A brief public safety notice urges residents to call 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activity and aid police response. The callout emphasizes vigilance and rapid reporting to curb crime and enhance community safety.
Partly cloudy skies are forecast tonight and Saturday with a few showers possible Saturday. Lows will be in the mid 60s and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Yesterday reached 73 and this morning was 60. Sunday remains cloudy with showers, Monday looks fair, and Tuesday may bring more showers.
Washington AP report notes a government study suggesting the deregulation plan could raise residential bills beyond expectations, triggering talk of a Senate filibuster against Carter’s energy program. Senate aides dispute the study, arguing it omits price changes before 1985 and may mislead.
Susie Gubatayao, nearly 100, lives in Seattle since 1919 and recalls growing up near Fairbanks and Sitka. She cared for a bear named Washico for five years, reflecting a bold heritage from Tlingit chiefs. She helped found the Cottage Women's Missionary Society in 1903 and the Alaska Native Brotherhood in 1917 while shaping Seattle community ties.
The U S Geological Survey reports a 4.7 to 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit west central Texas today. The epicenter lay about 70 miles southeast of Lubbock and roughly 20 miles north of Snyder.
Italian President Giovanni Leone resigns amid corruption claims. Senate President Amintore Fanfani will act as interim president until Parliament votes within 15 days on a successor, a contest anticipated over the power to appoint premiers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.