27 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1972
Page
1
Washington AP reports Henry Kissinger’s peace outline marks progress in U S North Vietnamese talks while doubts linger on a final settlement and a Oct 31 signing target. Thieu upholds anti communist stance as secret negotiations continue with Hanoi pressing for U S signature and Saigon participation.
City Manager Dale Hessel expects a 450000 payment within weeks from federal revenue sharing. The $916000 share boosts the general fund by about 18 percent, enabling capital improvements and possible use for small buses like the Flex-Ette 19 passenger vehicle.
Aeronca, Inc. secures a $5,922,063 extension to its armament pylon assemblies contract for the F4 Phantom from McDonnell Douglas. Work begins next July at the Middletown plant and continues through late 1975. President Roy J. Benecchi notes years of pylon assembly production at the facility.
A report outlines a gradual approach to unification after years of conflict in Vietnam. Officials discuss phased reforms and negotiations, emphasizing a peaceful path toward eventual political integration and stability across the country.
Hanoi's official paper Nhan Dan says Washington must bear responsibility for delaying a peace accord. It asserts all conditions are agreed and Hanoi is ready to sign, in response to Kissinger’s claim that peace is near. The editorial does not mention Kissinger directly.
Milo R. Perkins 72, former US chairman of the Joint War Protection Committee in World War II and assistant secretary of agriculture in the 1930s, died Thursday in Tucson Arizona. He also led the U S Surplus Commodities Statement program. He was involved in broadcasts via Hanoi Radio commenting on Vietnam War policies.
President Nguyen Van Thieu told 1 000 cheering officials that no cease-fire is valid for South Vietnam without his signature and that many basic principles still must be settled. He rejected coalition governments with Hanoi and said any U S North Vietnamese deal is irrelevant without his approval.
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird announced a halt to bombing north of the 20th parallel with unclear status on reconnaissance missions. President adviser Henry Kissinger signaled a tentative shift in Washington, reflecting a step toward easing the air campaign.
Rain expected to dampen many Ohio weekend activities starting with football tonight. Weather forecasts call for rain moving in this evening and lingering through tomorrow. Temperatures may reach the mid 60s tomorrow after a 45 degree low, with Middletown recording 57 yesterday and 35 this morning.
The 1969 Middletown median family income was 10 213 with half earning above and half below. Whites earned more than Negroes by about 2128. Incomes below 5000 affected over 15 of every 100 families, with 993 under 3000 and another 993 between 3000 and 4999. The 10 000 to 14 999 bracket housed 3797 families. Per capita income was 34. The low income group comprised 5235 people, 21.5 of whom were Black. Labor force numbered 19169 with 56.1 of those 16 or older in the civilian labor force. Manufacturing provided 47.9 of employment, wholesale and retail 16.6, professional services 12.5.
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