Fire destroys historic Miami-Carey plant on Grand Avenue
The three story Miami-Carey plant, a cornerstone of Middletown history since 1895, burned yesterday afternoon. About 75 firefighters fought the blaze, with Lt. David Brewer injured. losses estimated at least 500000. The empty building had housed tire storage and war production in earlier decades.
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Middletown
Miami-Carey
Grand Avenue
Miami Cycle and Manufacturing Co
Paul J. Sorg
James Ash
Miami Cycle Co
Miami Cabinet Co
Ash
Philip Carey Co
Miami Cabinet
Miami Carey
Monroe
Middletown Area Development Enterprises, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Warehousing, Inc
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Steve Vorhis
David Brewer
Middletown Hospital
Joe Lewis
Grand Warehousing, Inc
Dayton Tire & Rubber Co
Fire engulfs 194000 square foot Cohen warehouse in Middletown
Witnesses describe swift flames fanned by 20 mph winds as the Cohen Brothers warehouse burns. Firefighters from Middletown and mutual aid departments battle a blaze that gut a garage, trigger black smoke, and test low water pressure before control is reached. Fire chief notes possible electrical short.
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David Miller
Don Miller
Cohen Brothers
Cohen Company
Grand Avenue
James Mattson
Goldman Avenue
University Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard
Middletown
Waite St
Monroe
LeSourdsville
Mattson
Woman Hijacks Alitalia Jet From Rome to Munich
A 55 year old woman from Rome commandeered an Alitalia jetliner near Rome with a pistol and a claimed bomb in her purse. After releasing 31 passengers and five crew, she surrendered in Munich as police surrounded the plane. The pilot wore a bulletproof vest and helped negotiate the surrender.
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Munich
Germany
Alitalia
Italy
Attilia Lazerri
Rome
Giacomo Manusco
Nixon and China shelve Taiwan dispute for broader gains
NATO diplomats report Nixon and Chinese leaders agreed to shelve Taiwan tensions to improve relations on other fronts. Rogers described U.S. 1954 defense commitments to Taiwan and plans to reduce forces as tensions ease, signaling a shift toward a peaceful settlement.
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London
United States
Nixon
China
Taiwan
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Washington
Peking
William P. Rogers
U.S
Chiang Kaishek
Rogers
NATO
Calm March Day With Sunshine Possible Wind
Forecast calls for a high around 80 with a few clouds and light winds. Tonight's low near mid 50s, Monday expected to reach 65 to 70 as pleasant weather continues with only a slight chance of rain.
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Old Miami Carey
Kramer
Sorg
Frank Ray
Lawrence Bay Co
Miamisburg
Sorg Paper Co
Superior
Manchester
Nis
Ciee Oes
Sieeeen
Esses
Thomas Collins
Eee Eeerese
Eseeeereres
Eaedneaenseree
Norman Peale
Cageee
Red China
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