06 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
1
The Labor Department reports a half percent increase in wholesale prices in September, led by industrial commodities and fuels. Lumber and wood surged 4.4 percent as demand for new housing remains strong, while farm products eased slightly. Finished consumer goods rose 0.4 percent after flat prior months.
A public safety notice urges residents to call 425 7700 if they witness a crime or suspicious activity, describing the hotline as the point of contact for immediate reporting and assistance.
In New Hope Minnesota a young newlywed woman Susan Rosenthal 29 was stabbed to death in her kitchen. Black spray painted threats You Are Next Maybe You Were found on two houses as investigators probe a violent killing with no clear motive.Neighbors report unusual fear as police caution and search for clues.
Diamond International Corp will invest 25 million over two years to expand No 2 mill in Middletown. The project adds 50 000 sq ft of production space and installs a new MF 1000 paperboard machine with extensive accessory equipment. Completion is targeted for fall 1979 with no loss of current production during remodel.
The 1977 United Way drive reached 176435.76 dollars or 19 percent of a 917294 goal at a Manchester Inn meeting. Education division led by Norm Hayes hit 8656 dollars or 57 percent of its 15077 goal.
The Senate backs cheaper power for seniors over 62, aiming at about 40 percent cut in electric bills, while moving to scrap Carter's universal rate overhaul. A separate fight over a crude oil tax seeks a compromise, with Johnston proposing to lift some price controls and cap others to blunt gasoline impacts.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance asks Egypt for ideas on a tentative U.S. Israeli formula for a Geneva talks framework that would include Palestinians in a unified Arab delegation. Washington expects revisions from Arab states and another Israeli review of the still secret procedure. He met Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy to press for critical input.
The Middletown area sees quiet weather after mornings rain. Temperatures dip to the mid 30s to 40s at night with highs near 60 and 50s to 60s later in the period. Chance of showers returns Sunday and Monday with continued fair skies Saturday.
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