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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1972

Page

2

Congress In Overtime On Social Security and Spending

Congress went into overtime amid talks on social security reform and a bill giving powers to curb spending. The compromise social security bill would raise payroll taxes, boost benefits, extend Medicare to disabled retirees, and set higher earnings limits, with a projected $6 billion price tag. Conferees also limited the House draft to cap federal spending at $250 billion for the coming fiscal year.

Congress Washington Senate Robert Byrd West Virginia House Nixon

Abrams Sworn In As Chief

Gen Creighton W Abrams is sworn in as Army chief of staff after Senate clearance amid the fallout from unauthorized bombing probes. Defense Secretary Laird to administer oath at Pentagon full honors ceremony. Abrams previously led U S forces in Vietnam and now faces transitioning the Army to an all volunteer force by next summer.

Washington Creighton W. Abrams Army Senate North Vietnam Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Abrams Pentagon

Rain and Poor Visibility Cited In Moscow Jet Crash

The Ilyushin 62 jet crashed near Sheremetyevo airport in heavy rain and fog, killing 176. Passengers included 38 Chileans, five Algerians, a Frenchman and a Briton. 102 French, three Italians, and two Lebanese were aboard earlier, most disembarking in Leningrad. Tass cited a crash near the airport with all aboard dead and an investigation commission named.

British European Airways London Moscow U.S Leningrad Sheremetnyevo Tass Paris Intourist East Berlin Japan

Military jet explodes during training near Bradford County

A37 fighter from the 910th Reserve Unit crashed southeast of Saegertown killing Capt. Thomas M. Putts of Kent Ohio and Maj. Michael C. Freeman of Worcester Ohio. Investigators met in Youngstown to review evidence as debris spread over woodland and fields near the New York Pennsylvania border.

Tered Youngstown Ohio New York-Pennsylvania Maj Lee Collins Jr 910Th Reserve

No Bombs Found On Ship

Cunard Line searched 29 freighters after an extortion threat demanded 14 million dollars for bomb locations. Scotland Yard and police on five continents, including the FBI, were alerted. A May 17 call threatened Queen Elizabeth 2 with destruction unless 350 thousand dollars was paid.

London Cunard Line Scotland Yard FBI Cunard

Royal couple swims at Australian ranch after barbecue

Princess Margaret of Britain and Lord Snowdon visited a barbecue at an Australian ranch and then took a midnight swim. They had spent three hours at the barbecue and swam again later the same day as temperatures rose.

Perth Australia Margaret Britain Lord Snowdon

Itos-D Weather Satellite Launches From Vandenberg

At Vandenberg Air Force Base California a NOAA satellite named Itos-D was launched to provide four times finer detail of global weather. The 910 mile high satellite carries heat sensing instruments to measure atmospheric and ocean temperatures. A launch spokesman said it will deliver a three dimensional view beyond cloud cover images.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration Itos-D

Ancient Egyptians Brewed Ale and Beer in Antiquity

Ancient Egyptians practiced beer and ale brewing as part of daily life and ritual. Texts from temples and households show early techniques, ingredients, and storage methods reflecting a rich brewing culture in ancient Egypt.

Big Sur mudslides leave homes buried and roads reopened

In Big Sur California after a week of heavy rain mudslides buried homes and shops under up to five feet of mud. Coast Highway 1 was reopened late Sunday as emergency crews cleared debris and 300 residents reported displaced. Authorities listed over 12 homes inundated and 13 abandoned due to contamination and loss of utilities with damage exceeding 500000 dollars.

Big Sur Calif The Pacific Monterey County Pfeiffer Stewart

Three Nabbed In Drug Raids Here

Middletown police arrested three people this weekend on drug charges. David L. Montgomery, 29, of 533 Garfield St., held on $2,000 bond after an 11 p.m. arrest at his home for possession and possession for sale of hallucinogen. Gary Brashears, 20, of 510 Spring Ave., Franklin, held on $500 bond after a 11:34 p.m. arrest at Garfield Street for possession of marijuana and set for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow for a preliminary hearing. A 16-year-old Goldman Avenue boy, arrested at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at Dillman's supermarket on Verity Parkway for possession of marijuana and shoplifting, released to parents and scheduled for a preliminary hearing today.

Middletown David L. Montgomery Garfield St Saurday Gary Brashears Spring Ave Franklin Garfield Street Brashears Dillman’s Verity Parkway Goldman Avenue

Ann McGovern Mead To Visit Columbus Campaign Stop

Ann McGovern Mead will spend four hours in Columbus to campaign for her father, Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern. The visit highlights family support as the campaign travels through Ohio.

Ann McGovern Mead Columbus Ohio George McGovern

Drug Information Program At McKinley

A drug information program will be presented tomorrow night at 7 30 p m by the McKinley Twi Night adult education school. James Gillis, director, says this is the first of many twi night programs with deeper coverage as the year progresses. The Lassidias Young Matrons of Bethlehem Temple Church co sponsor tomorrow night’s event.

McKinley

Deaths and Funerals: Robert Zimmerman 57

Robert L Zimmerman of Gratis, manager of the Gratis Zimmerman Funeral Home, died Sunday after a heart attack. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Brethren Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He leaves wife Jean, daughters Roberta and Martha, son James, brothers Ole and Leonard, and other relatives. IOOF service Tuesday evening.

Gratis Robert L. Zimmerman Zimmerman Funeral Home West Alexandria Kettering Memorial Hospital Zimmerman First Brethren Church Miami Valley Eden Lodge 147 IOOF Jean Roberta Raps Martha Theanis James Ole Son Leonard William Walk Fairview Cemetery

John W. Lewing Dies in Missoula at 63

John W. Lewing of Missoula Montana aged 63 former Middletown resident died at 1 p.m. Sunday at St Patrick s Hospital in Missoula. He previously worked at the Middletown Post Office before moving in 1967.

John W. Lewing Missoula Mont Middletown St. Patrick's Hospital

Autopsy Delayed in Middletown Student Death

Garnet Simpson Jr. a 19 year old Eastern Kentucky University student died after arriving at a Richmond Kentucky hospital. The coroner has performed an autopsy but cause of death is not yet determined. Services set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel AME Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may visit 7 to 9 p.m. today at the church. He is survived by Garnet Simpson Sr. Paula Million and their Middletown family. Funeral arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home.

Garnet Simpson Jr 16Th Ave Bethel Ame F.H. Hampton Woodside Simpson Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Ky Madison County Embry Curry Garnet Simpson Sr Paula Million Middletown The Bailey Funeral Home

Scouts Attend OSU Illinois Football Game

Sixteen scouts and three leaders from Boy Scout Troop 1 of First Presbyterian Church went to the Ohio State versus Illinois game in Columbus. Attending boys include Jon Peil Peter Norton Randy Conn Steve Macadam Kevin Bierly Bill Crawford Reese Wells Doug Klein Alan Roney Fritz Johnson Chris Harris Randy Harris Chris Schueler Bob Ross Steve Leight Scott Harris. adults present were Jim Roney Dave Meeker and Paul Ross.

Boy Scout Troop 1 First Presbyterian Church Columbus Jon Peil Peter Norton Randy Conn Steve Macadam Kevin Bierly Bill Crawford Reese Wells Doug Klein Alan Roney Fritz Johnson Chris Randy Harris Chris Schueler Bob Ross Steve Leight Scott Harris Jim Roney Dave Meeker Paul Ross

Franklin man Arthur A. Anderson dies of cancer at 75

Arthur B. Anderson 75 of 4223 Robinson Vale Road Franklin died of cancer at 4:25 am at Middletown Hospital after three weeks admitted. WWI veteran and retired farmer and Aeronca Inc. employee. Survived by son Robert. daughters Elizabeth and Norma Mehl. brother Roy. six grandchildren. Funeral p.m. Wednesday Fatey Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Butt. burial Woodside Cemetery Middletown. Visitation Tuesday 3 5 and 7 9 p.m.

Franklin Arthur B. Anderson Robinson, Vale Road Middletown Hospital Mr. Anderson Butler County Os Aeronca Inc Robert Elizabeth Norma Mehl Roy Fatey Funeral Home Wendell Butt Woodside Cemetery Middletown

Jerry Masters 34 dies after illness at Middletown Hospital

Jerry Masters 34 of 335 S Main St Apt 4 died at 6 02 p m Sunday at Middletown Hospital after a year of failing health An autopsy was planned at Middletown Hospital to determine the cause of death He worked six years for Main Auto Parts in Dayton Surviving are his father William Englewood a brother Phillip Centerville three half brothers Terry Verona and Scott William Jr at home Services set for 9 a m Thursday at Eaton Funeral Home Burial in Woodhill Cemetery Funeral Home will be open Wednesday from 6 to 9 p m

Franklin Jerry Masters S. Main St Apt Middletown Hospital Masters Main Auto Parts Dayton William Englewood Phillip Centerville Terry Verona Scott William Jr Eaton Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery Funeral

Community Notices For William Lawson and Walden Rogers

William Lawson, 73, of 2702 Tylersville Road, is to attend services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Baptist Church in Williamsdale. Walden Rogers, 61, of 2702, has services scheduled Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Webb.

William Lawson Tylersville Road Antioch Baptist Church Williamsdale Walden Rogers Webb

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