02 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1978
Page
1
City weather observer C. T. Morningstar reports September 1978 spanned extremes with highs of 93 on the 20th and lows of 43 on the 26th and 29th. Average temperature was 70, rainfall totaled .89 inches, far below the 2.43 inches of September 1977 and well above record low rainfall for the era.
Coast Guard units and a Canadian vessel hunted for the 40 foot US registry raft Fathom Blue after a weak distress signal Saturday indicated three sick people and one death. The crew radioed that its home port and destination were unknown as searches covered vast areas 500 to 590 miles west-southwest of Cape Flattery.
Miss Taylor, 46, continues a treacherous 140 mile attempt from Orange Cay to the Florida coast despite a shark sighting, near-fatal jellyfish stings, and Portuguese man of war. She resumes swimming after a 10 minute platform rest, aiming to become the first to complete the course.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance says the United States and the Soviet Union may still reach a new arms limit treaty by year end. After a Sunday session with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, negotiators failed to bridge gaps on remaining issues. The remarks offered little sign of progress.
A fragmented page lists sections including Ann Landers Inside, Heloise, Horoscope, Markets, Editorials, and TV with page cues. Reader sees notes for Middletown area, vital statistics, want ads, women’s news, and a crossword puzzle reference amid sparse readable labels.
Public service notice repeats the crime alert phone line 425 7700 urging residents to call if they witness crimes or suspicious activities and report concerns to the police.
Syrian commandos, under heavy artillery fire, rescued 50 soldiers trapped by Christian militiamen in East Beirut after two days cut off. Christians claim a truce breach, while Syrian forces push toward bridges controlling northern Beirut approaches. Civilians suffer heavy casualties as Carter and Waldheim urge cease-fire adherence.
Vatican City AP Hundreds of thousands filed past Pope John Paul I's body in St Peter's Basilica as cardinals arriving for his funeral vow to choose a successor with pastoral roots. Cardinal Benelli urged a pastor at the helm, while the Conclave to elect a new pope begins Oct 14. Pope Paul VI's burial in St Peter's grotto is to be in earth, with no John Paul II burial instructions found.
Partly cloudy skies forecast tonight and Tuesday with a low around 50 and a high in the mid 70s. This morning’s low was 45 after a high of 66 yesterday. Wednesday through Friday look mostly fair with a few showers possible early Wednesday. Highs near 70, lows upper 40s to around 50.
President Anwar Sadat, in a first public appearance since Camp David, blasted Syria, Libya, and the PLO for treasonous criticism and invited them to join peace talks with Israel. He thanked King Hussein and urged Syrian officials to participate to address Israeli withdrawal from the Golan. He criticized Libyan leader Khadafy as "child" and urged an end to farcical PLO differences.
Senator Edward Kennedy outlined a universal plan with government funding for the poor and unemployed and optional employer cost sharing up to 25 percent for higher wage workers. He proposed a bipartisan federal authority to oversee the program with a majority of consumer representatives and hearings set to begin next week.
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