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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
8
Four Africans left on a Zambezi River bridge by Zambia after deportation and denied entry to Rhodesia. They lack identity papers and may be linked to nationalist groups. Government spokesman notes the men claim Rhodesian ties and must convince authorities. The group suffers exposure and cold with no shelter.
A 1968 public service feature explains the Eighth Amendment and its ban on cruel and unusual punishment. It discusses harsh sentences for minor offenses, capital punishment debates, and a famous case where a man survived an electric chair attempt, later deemed permissible on appeal.
Thirty tons of food clothing and other supplies donated by Michigan residents are being distributed to Navajo Indians isolated by heavy snows. The goods arrived this week in Window Rock Arizona from Utica and nearby Shelby and Sterling townships.
In San Diego the Deep Quest research submarine planted an American flag at 8 310 feet during a record dive surpassing its previous 6 300 feet mark. The four man craft completed the nine hour dive using a mechanical claw to plant the flag.
Senator Hart urges Great Lakes port officials to press for a year round St. Lawrence Seaway and a world wide promotional budget. Congress has allotted 75000 for a study on ice free harbors lengthening the shipping season beyond eight months. He envisions a shipping manager in northern Europe learning Detroit is closer than New York by great circle routes.
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