03 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1977
Page
1
Ohio education officials warn nearly one fifth of 2.1 million public students could lose classes before Christmas as districts run out of funds. Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo face possible closures. Dayton and Columbus mull new taxes to stave off deficits.
Sherri Casutto takes part in a 2,500 mile relay spanning New York to Texas for the National Women’s Conference in Houston November 18 to 21. The route begins at Seneca Falls home of the Women’s Hall of Fame and passes Albany on the way.
A Japan Air Lines DC8 with 19 hostages landed in Algiers after departing Damascus. One American hostage remained aboard as hijackers refused to release more captives and did not specify a final destination. The flight came after a four day siege in Dacca and refueling in Kuwait and Damascus.
Indian authorities arrest Indira Gandhi the prime minister for 11 years on charges of misusing her official position. Eyewitnesses say agents of the central bureau of investigation detained the 59 year old leader at her New Delhi home as a crowd gathered outside. The national news agency reported charges involve acquiring 104 vehicles through official misuse. Supporters and suitors reacted with protests and a political statement denying the arrest as an attempt to discredit her.
Supreme Court lets stand Washington state rulings that a Tacoma high school teacher was fired for being homosexual. James Gaylord, with 13 years on the job at Wilson High, says he was discharged for status not conduct amid a district rule against immorality.
In Geneva the 5-year-old daughter of tin millionaire Georges Ortiz-Patino was kidnapped by two men as her chauffeur drove her to school. An Alfa Romeo with Genoa plates was abandoned nearby. Police reported no contact from suspects and placed roadblocks at the French border while noting possible political or monetary motives.
The Senate stalls in a deadlock over federal deregulation of natural gas with Sens. Abourezk and Metzenbaum vowing to continue filibustering. Supporters claim 50 to 44 votes, while a tie could force a Mondale break. President Carter shifts price ceilings from 1.75 to 2.03 dollars per thousand cubic feet as broader debate continues.
Public safety notice urges calling 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activities to the police. The alert emphasizes using the number for immediate reporting and community vigilance.
The morning low reached 40 degrees marking a cool start to the flannel season for Middletonians. Yesterday’s high was 61 with a forecast of continued cool nights and 60s by Tuesday under sunny skies.
An Amtrak Floridian train struck a pickup with a camper on the truck bed near Plant City Florida. Ten people died including seven children. None of the 40 passengers were injured and workers search the wreckage for more victims. Police found IDs suggesting some victims were from Bushnell Florida.
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