03 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1976
Page
1
London reports a severe drought lingered while England and Wales drenched in heavy rain. Officials warn only a wet winter and summer can replenish reservoirs and underground supplies, as water restrictions persist and a 68-fine regime remains in effect.
Republicans and Democrats urge Earl Butz to quit after he used racist terms in a Rolling Stone interview. Carter criticizes the remarks as a sign of insensitivity, while Ford reprimands Butz and aides deem the language highly offensive. Mondale and others call for dismissal or resignation. Brooke denounces the remarks as vulgar and offensive.
Cuban troops and SWAPO guerrillas reportedly join MPLA forces in a broad southern Angola operation against UNITA insurgents. Western-oriented South Africa fears the move could presage a northern attack on South West Africa as Janie De Wet notes southern Angola may be cleared of UNITA.
A sunny, warm spell dominates the forecast with highs in the lower 70s and overnight lows in the 40s. Monday also looks sunny and dry with no rain expected.
Middletown historians George Crout and Wilfred Vorhis discuss the new Middletown Historical Center housed in the City Building. The feature notes the project’s gamble paying off and its local impact on civic history.
Walter Mondale relied on quick five minute briefings to learn local facts and names in New Haven and other stops. A desk of briefing cards and a two page summary help the candidate speak intelligently about local concerns during his 22 hour visit and across multiple states.
In Melrose Park Illinois, Jewel Food Stores held a two day warehouse sale with $1 million of nonperishable goods. Shoppers lined up before dawn, bought cases of soda beans salmon tuna macaroni and dog food with average $100 purchases. Jewel aims to cut handling costs pass savings to customers and gauge demand for periodic warehouse style shopping.
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