16 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1977
Page
1
In Madrid Bing Crosby's son Harry comforts reporters as he claims his father's body. The 73 year old singer died of a massive heart attack after finishing a golf game near Madrid. Autopsy in Spain confirms the cause.
President Carter says he is overwhelmed by many programs and politics, but will not drop initiatives. He cites polls showing low approval while noting progress on SALT and a nuclear test ban. officials report Crosby death coverage in Madrid as the funeral plans unfold in Los Angeles.
Forecaster notes a mid October pattern with a chance of rain or snow flurries. Highs reach the 40s after a low in the 30s. tonight may dip to the 20s. Monday warms to the 50s, with the week bringing showers, and highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Unity House director Jim Richardson asserts methadone is essential for successful drug treatment programs including heroin withdrawal cases. The piece emphasizes methadone as a critical aid to ease the “sick feeling” and prevent relapse.
Billy Carter appeared at Kings Island for the First Peanut Olympics dressed in a brown suit with beer and peanuts. He described himself as an honest con man and hinted at future TV work and a run with George Wallace, while joking about the White House and his brother.
The Energy Department hired Price Waterhouse Co to help draft a standby gasoline rationing plan. Critics say the firm’s ties to major oil companies create a conflict of interest while officials insist the firm only does legwork and policy decisions remain with the government. Possible options include ration cards or white market coupons for motorists, to be used only during severe shortages with congressional approval.
At Dubai a desert airport siege on a Lufthansa Boeing 737 pressurized the standoff as a sheik and a hijack chief negotiate for a second day. West German and Turkish leaders weigh options to meet demands for 13 released prisoners and a 15 million dollar ransom. A hostage, Hanns Martin Schreger, remains at risk as the crisis drags into a third day with soldiers guarding the jet perimeter.
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