19 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
1
Congress wound down the 92nd Congress amid fast adjournment earning no quorums in both chambers. It overridden Nixon on water cleanup and spending authority, but killed highway and mass transit funding and a skyjacking bill. The 93rd Congress opens January 3.
In final hours, Congress abandoned a $250 billion spending lid after conferees failed to agree. A $24.6 billion clean water bill overridden Nixon veto. Highway and mass transit funding died over quorum. A skyjacking death-penalty bill failed. EPA noise standards bill sent to Nixon.
Washington AP report says Rep. Durward Hall from Missouri finally abandoned his stand against a sweeping anti noise bill. The House and Senate quickly approved the measure, sending it to President Nixon as the administration backs nationwide quieting efforts. Hall had blocked the bill by demanding unanimous consent.
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong losses rise as clashes unfold 20 miles north of Saigon near the Iron Triangle and 40 miles closer at Bung. Civilians flee as enemy artillery and ground assaults pound three South Vietnamese positions, with up to 200 attackers reported in one action.
In Saigon Kissinger and Thieu reviewed secret Paris peace talks amid Thieu’s rejection of a Communist plan for a coalition or dual government. A White House note offered no details and officials did not confirm future meetings. The Information Ministry reiterated opposition to a tripartite government and called for democratic elections.
Federal appeals judges hear Jimmy Hoffa's fifth bid to overturn a jury tampering conviction. Judge Wade H. McCree voices “uncomfortable” concerns that the government may be hiding something as Partin denies perjury amid an evidentiary hearing.
A lighthearted note argues nostalgia is cheaper than modern trends, highlighting frugal charm and humorous take on retro living.
Middletown Hospital Auxiliary sponsors Meals on Wheels with the hospital. Cost is 3.30 dollars per day rather than per five day week. Service begins December 30 for immobile residents lacking meals options.
In London the British pound tumbled to its lowest in 22 months as heavy selling from continental centers pushed it down 1.5 U.S. cents in two hours. It traded near 2.304 dollars, down from 2.4082, amid inflation fears and a threat of a national power strike. The drop marks a decline since the pound was freed to float on June 23.
Forecast calls for clear skies and cold temperatures tonight with lows in the mid-20s. Tomorrow sees sunny weather and higher temps near the upper 40s. Wednesday's high was 0 with a 33 degree low and precipitation of .02 inches recorded.
Anchorage Alaska AP In clear weather 35 to 40 aircraft and crews prepared to resume the search for a missing plane with House Democratic Leader Hale Boggs aboard plus three others. An electronic search craft traced the flight path between Anchorage and Juneau while Coast Guard cutters patrolled rough Gulf of Alaska seas. The day’s plan focused on the 60 mile Portage Pass corridor southwest of Anchorage as teams worked to extend coverage despite lingering bad weather.
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