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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1971
Page
5
Seven intoxicated inmates overran a ward at Connecticut Valley Hospital's Security Treatment Center in Middletown. Fire and police contained fires as inmates smashed windows and burned mattresses. No major injuries or escapes reported.
Sen. Jacob Javits urged labor leaders to back Phase 2 of Nixon policy and said the Cost of Living Council will not veto Pay Board decisions. Meany and AFL-CIO delayed comment after Tuesday meeting while McGovern criticized the plan as inflation focused and urged job creation.
SAIGON. United States and South Vietnam released a North Vietnamese lieutenant in Cambodia in a surprise reciprocal move following the previous week’s release of an American sergeant. A U.S. Embassy spokesman said there is no assurance this gesture will lead to more prisoner releases, though that remains the goal. The POW held by the South Vietnamese was flown by helicopter into safety.
Detroit area Sgt. John Sexton Jr. wrote the letter a week after his Aug. 12 1969 capture in Vietnam. Family and Rep. Nedzi urge explanation for a two year hold up before the letter reached his father and U.S. officials say the message was checked for propaganda. Sexton was freed near Loc Ninh after 26 months of captivity and flew home soon after.
Sealed bids due at Middletown Municipal Garage for a 1970 Plymouth Ouster 2 Dr Sport Coupe with 225? engine. Bidders must attach a $50 minimum bid via cashier’s check or money order payable to Middletown City Employees Federal Credit Union. Cars may be viewed at the municipal garage.
The Associated Press reports clear and crisp conditions dominated most regions on Columbus Day. Warmer-than-normal temperatures persisted in the West with a heat wave in Southern California. A cold front moved through the East and cool air pushed into the north central U.S. Overnight frost warnings were issued for parts of Indiana. Los Angeles hit 101 degrees, with several more 100-degree days forecast. Minor rain lingered in the northeast and scattered thunderstorms streaked Florida.
Amended Senate Joint Resolution No 2 requires voter approval at the November 1971 general election to amend Article II section 1g of the Ohio Constitution. It details petition format for initiatives and referendums, signatures, affidavits, arguments, and ballot wording, with filing deadlines and roles for the General Assembly or governor. The secretary of state certifies the act.
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