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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2004
Page
1
Actress Janet Leigh, famed for her role in the thriller Psycho, has died at age 77. Her death was announced by family representatives, with tributes highlighting her iconic status in film history and enduring influence on the horror and suspense genres.
Josh Laughlin of Bellbrook dominated the Madison cross country meet finishing in 16 minutes 22 seconds. Madison runners posted strong showings but Laughlin claimed first place showcasing pace and stamina on a clear Monday at the course.
The vice presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University pits somber Dick Cheney against spry John Edwards as polls tighten. Analysts say the clash could influence perceptions of Bush and Kerry, with Cheney defending the president and Edwards aiming to portray Kerry’s opponent as ineffective on terrorism and the economy.
Private rocket SpaceShipOne soared to more than 69 miles, securing the $10 million Ansari prize and signaling a boom in space tourism. Burt Rutan aims to build crewed spaceships for regular tourist flights within three years with Virgin Group planning five suborbital ships for 2007.
AK Steel Corp shares jumped 12.8 percent to 9.70 on Monday with a run to 10.05, the highest since 2002, as JP Morgan added it to a focus list amid talks of unprecedented Japanese contract negotiations. CEO James Wainscott cited renewed profitability as key, while long term contracts and material costs shape investor sentiment.
The Ralph Nader campaign appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court to force review of petition signatures ruled invalid and to count signatures gathered by non residents as valid. The challenge targets Ohio election law and requests updated voter reg files and a recount of invalid signatures.
Franklin council signals possible shift in school leadership amid ongoing woes. In Hamilton, three men charged with dismembering and burning a dead man received four-year prison sentences. A correction notes a spelling error in a prior headline.
FCC chairman Michael Powell outlined a national education campaign to prepare viewers for the shift from analog to digital television. He warned the change will require owning a digital TV or converter box and will involve choices over integrated sets or separate tuners, picture quality, and screen shapes.
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