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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1975
Page
1
Oberlin College asks its 20,000 alumni to sign over federal income tax rebates to the school. The mailing says if each alumnus endorses the rebate, funds could support scholarships for 10,000 students, freeze tuition for six years, and protect programs and faculty, though officials deny any relation to a projected $215,000 deficit.
Laotian students angry over rising prices target the U S Embassy in Vientiane Laos. Protesters clashed with authorities and set vehicles ablaze during the demonstration. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd as tensions mounted across the capital.
A 3,000 strong demonstration near the Victory Monument in Vientiane aimed at the U S Embassy sparked a flag attempt and rock throwing. Marine guards restrained the flag as Pathet Lao and government police dispersed the crowd. Military sources deny a major Pathet Lao offensive, noting only minor skirmishing along Route 13. Premier Souvanna Phouma ordered non confrontation by Vientiane forces, with similar orders reportedly sent to Sam Neua.
Long distance buses and trains start operating between Hanoi and Saigon as flying becomes less essential. Bien Hoa’s first commuter locomotive carried 200 passengers amid Ho Chi Minh posters. the Youth and Students Federation of Saigon seeks volunteers for security and cultural programs. Kompong Som and Sihanoukville were to reopen. Cambodia reports cleanup of traitors’ remnants and port plans. AP’s George Esper recalls the fall of Saigon and the looting of the U.S. Embassy.
Ohio Valley fruit growers report bumper peach and apple crops despite two consecutive years of weather calamity. Farmers warn late frosts, wind, and hail could still threaten yields, while large inventories may force trimming at Hidden Valley Farm as spring warmth boosts blooms across Hebron and Lebanon.
Reports show cattle prices climbed from 56.75 to 79.50 per 100 pounds for a 600 pound steer between March and May, while WPI rose 1.5 percent in April. Agriculture data indicate farmers received higher prices after months of decline, sparking questions about how much of the rise will reach consumers and how long it will last. The rise is mainly linked to a decline in supply.
The Agriculture Department warns 1975 food prices may fall later if sunshine and rain align for crops, but a late corn planting or drought could send prices up sharply. A bumper crop could lower feed costs, while tight cattle supplies push meat prices up amid reduced pork and poultry output.
Cloudy skies expected tonight and Saturday in Middletown with lows in the 60s and highs in the 70s. Yesterday’s high reached 70 and the overnight low 49. The outlook shows a chance of showers Sunday or Monday and fair skies Tuesday.
Ford Motor Co plans price hikes of about 3 to 6 percent, averaging roughly 150 to 300 dollars per car, as the last of the Big Three to announce increases. Ford President Lee Iacocca cautioned the exact amount could vary, with Henry Ford II stressing final pricing not yet set amid shareholder meetings in Dearborn.
Severe storms drenched the South with 2 to 5 inches of rain in an hour. In San Antonio Texas two men drowned one a fireman while rescuing a man stranded atop a car as high water swamped areas near the airport. Fire crews and helicopters battled floods through the night rescuing people from trees roofs and cars.
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