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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1978

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Birthday Gift Eases Grief as Cancer Ride Family Plans

Danny Leigeber, whose brother Kevin died of cancer, received a brand new 10 speed bicycle from the American Cancer Society via an anonymous donor. The gift came as Danny turns 11, and his family plans to ride in the Bike-A-Thon in Kevin's memory. McDonald’s will donate $1 per mile Danny rides, aiming for 50 miles.

Danny Leigeber Danny Patty Enright Middletown-Butler County American Cancer Society Hetzler Road The Cancer Society Earnest Leigeber Kevin McDonald's Restaurant Wendt

Revolt in Yemen Ends as Ismail Seizes Aden

In Aden, militiamen backing Abdul Fattah Ismail took control of the southern capital after crushing remaining rebels. President Salem Robaye Ali and two supporters were executed by firing squad after a coup and air bombardment. Ali’s conviction cited attempts to seize power and crimes against the revolution. United States delays its Aden mission and shifts to North Yemen.

Beirut Lebanon Abdul Fattah Ismail Aden Salem Robaye Ali Arabian Peninsula Ismail Red Sea Europe Ali National Front Peace Soe Pt United States Saudi Arabia North Yemen South Yemen Kuwait Radio Ali Nasser Mohammed

Soviets Trade Prisoners as American Reporters Ordered to Court

In Moscow, Francis J. Crawford is to be released from prison in exchange for two Russians accused of spying. American correspondents Craig Whitney and Harold D. Piper must face slander charges in a Moscow court, while Russia’s Valdik Enger and Rudolph Chernyayev, both linked to the U.N., are to be released to the Soviet Ambassador in the United States. The exchange could lead to all three men returning home before or after trials.

Moscow USS Francis J. Crawford Crawford United States Craig Whitney New York Times Harold D. Piper Baltimore Sun Anatoly F. Dobrynin Valdik Aleksandrovich Enger Rudolph Petrovich Chernyayev Enger U.N. Secretariat Chernyayev U.N

Matamoros Riot Quelled by Troops After Student Protests

Federal troops with machine guns patrolled Matamoros after quelling a riot by about 4,000 students. Several buildings were damaged and at least one person killed.

Matamoros Mexico

Ax slayer kills two Sweden tourists in Moscow attack

A 24 year old Soviet man attacked three foreign tourists near the Intourist Hotel in central Moscow using an ax. He killed a man and a woman and seriously wounded a man, all believed to be Swedish. The assailant, said to be mentally ill, was detained as authorities investigated the motive amid chaotic post incident scenes.

Moscow Intourist Sweden Gorky Street Kremlin

Inside Ann Landers Bridge Comics County State Crossword Puzzle

A compact page item highlights features from Inside Ann Landers to television sections and editorials while noting a police number for reporting crimes or suspicious activity. The snippet mentions Deaths and Women’s News alongside entertainment and ads in a county area.

Ann Landers Bridge Comics County Erma Bombeck Helois Vital It Women’s Newsatistics

Carter Lashes Tax Plan Veto Bluff Amid Breakup On Capital Gains

President Carter challenged a 25 percent capital gains tax proposal as a windfall for millionaires while endorsing a 35 percent compromise. He warned he may veto but stopped short of confirming action, calling the veto a bluff. Carter urged resignations over stock gifts and highlighted health insurance and Soviet arms talks amid broader policy remarks.

Washington Carter Congress House Ways and Means William A. Steiger Rwis Steiger James R. Jones Dekla David Gartner Commodity Futures Trading Commission Minneapolis Dwayne O. Andreas Soviet Union

Summer storms lash Ohio areas

The virulent weather in Ohio killed a Toledo mailman and damaged multiple counties. The National Weather Service warned of possible afternoon thunderstorms through Wednesday with potential flooding. Reports included Caldwell 1.05 inches in 15 minutes and Bellvue over six inches in two days. Flood warnings persisted in northwestern Ohio and minor flooding was forecast along the Huron and St. Joseph rivers. A funnel cloud sighting near Marietta was reported but did not ground.

Associated Press Ohio Toledo National Weather Service Caldwell Noble County Bellvue Huron County Weather Service Huron River Huron Erie St. Joseph River Williams Fulton Defiance Washington County Marietta

Heat peaks at ninety in Middletown as humidity soars

Middletown's official temperature topped 90 degrees yesterday with a sultry air. The morning low 75 precedes another near 90 degree day with evening thundershowers possible. Weather remains warm into Wednesday with sunny skies and highs near 90.

Middletown

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