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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
3
In San Francisco a medical specialist reports methadone during pregnancy markedly lessens withdrawal for babies of heroin addicts. Among 22 treated mothers, most infants showed no or mild withdrawal versus severe symptoms in 21 untreated cases, with birthweight and prematurity also compared.
James Earl Ray, sentenced to 99 years for the King slaying, nearly died escaping through a steam tunnel at Brushy Mountain State Prison in Tennessee. Warden Robert H. Moore said Ray spent about 10 minutes in the tunnel amid 400 degree heat, aided by cellmate Roy Morelock. Ray's prior Missouri escape in 1967 and capture in London two months after King’s 1968 murder are noted.
In Cincinnati a court allows Cinema X to operate without a license if shown films are not proven obscene. Judge Kraft retained power to modify the order if performances are deemed immoral or injurious to public morals. Police seized two films. a May 17 hearing will decide if they are obscene.
Lt General Sirik Matak to run ministries with three vice premiers under Lon Nol as titular chief after a two week political crisis. Lon Non, Lon Nol’s brother, supported the plan and denied friction with Sirik Matak. Sirik Matak to oversee defense, oil, information and a broad cabinet.
Registration begins for the U S Sweepstakes with events at seven locations. Organizers urge participants to sign up early to secure entry. The program features prizes and aims to attract a broad audience through local outreach and community events.
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