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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1978
Page
1
In Assen a heavily armed South Moluccan group stormed the Drente provincial government building injuring several and taking hostages. Police surrounded the site as gunfire erupted and evacuees fled. Witnesses described bullets whistling and armored cars patrolling the area.
California survivors mark the 50th anniversary of the St Francis Dam disaster. Lillian Eilers recalls waking to a roaring flood that carried her family away from their home. Hazel Thees describes transformers exploding and searches as the wall of water overwhelmed the Edison substation. An official inquiry traced the collapse to a rockslide that fractured the dam.
Midnight work whistles blew at US coal pits but most mines stayed empty as striking miners refused to return. Foremen at Mathies Mine Co in Thomas Pennsylvania reported no miners while some operators saw ready mines. federal marshals began serving back to work orders with a 4 30 p m deadline. The 98 day strike has caused power curtailments and layoffs across coal dependent regions as talks continue without a set settlement timeline.
In Reed Springs Missouri evangelist Daniel Aaron Rogers says he will keep praying for two weeks to resurrect his mother Gladys Rogers 80 who died February 2 in Harrison Arkansas. About 500 mourners watched as the two hour rite with Rev J T Williams attempted revival using dry ice and freezing methods but no sign of life appeared. Williams admitted no movement and Rogers stated they do not know what went wrong.
Middletown edition highlights brief items across sections including valuable editorials and columns by Heloise and Ann Landers with mentions of deaths and vital statistics in the local market.
Public safety notice urges residents to report crimes or suspicious behavior by calling the police number provided. The message emphasizes quick reporting to aid response and investigation. It is a brief community alert focused on vigilance and contact procedures.
CILLES BOTTOM Ohio AP James Morford 33 Glencoe says miners face misperception and wants to work with a solid contract and benefits. Fellow miner Mike Stottlemeyer 23 notes readiness to return under a fair contract with good benefits. Other strikers push for understanding and emphasize responsibility despite media portrayals.
Miami Ohio fans in Oxford flooded streets celebrating an 84-81 overtime upset of Marquette in Indianapolis. Police reported 1000 plus students gathered downtown, cars were danced on, confetti flew, and no arrests occurred as the town roared ahead to a second-round matchup with Kentucky.
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