Gradual pullback in Beirut amid renewed sectarian fighting
In Beirut, police report a planned gradual pullback in Qantari to establish a buffer zone by nightfall as armored cars patrol Clemenceau Street. Fighting persists citywide despite a ceasefire bid by Premier Rashid Karami, who warned he may resign if no truce holds. Security tallies 57 dead and 75 wounded in 24 hours amid ongoing hotel defenses and evacuations by U S diplomats assisting trapped Americans.
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Franco's Condition Worsens in Spain Amid Succession Talks
Francisco Franco's condition has deteriorated and a medical bulletin is awaited. Prime Minister Arias Navarro convened the cabinet as reports claim Prince Juan Carlos may assume temporary head of state duties under government pressure. The 82 year old dictator remained in an extremely grave state but had a peaceful night.
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Middletown Weather Update Forecasts Sunny Friday Highs in 60s
Clear skies tonight in the Middletown area with lows in the 30s and sunny conditions expected Friday reaching the 60s. Yesterday's high was 52 and the overnight low 30. A trace of measurable rain was recorded yesterday morning. The outlook shows a chance of Saturday showers and fair skies Sunday and Monday.
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Middletown
Candidates, Issues Election 775
Three candidates compete for two Springboro Village Council seats in Tuesday's election. The Journal presents candidate profiles on page 24 and outlines Edgewood school board contenders on page 27. State Issue 9 bingo charity legality is explained on page 22 and West Elkton mayor and council profiles appear on page 17. Clip and save these articles to help voting decisions.
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Wrong Steve Toth Causes Nationwide Beer Can Craze
Akron AP reports Steve Toth became the focus of a national mix up as collectors, press and readers dialed the wrong Steve Toth seeking beer can collections. A retiree and a collector share the confusion with dozens of calls, telegrams, letters, and mix ups from ports to cities nationwide.
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Norton
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Gunman Holds Six In Bank Standoff In Cleveland
Police and FBI met inside a West Side Cleveland bank with gunman Edward O. Watkins after he seized six hostages four women and two men and threatened to blow up the bank. Officers reported the hostages appeared to be in good condition following an overnight ordeal.
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Edward O. Watkins
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Prison record spans 41 years
Eddie Watkins, 56, once of Cleveland, tied to a bank hostage incident, has a 41 year criminal history. He was sentenced in 1969 for 13 robberies, paroled in 1975, and later appeared on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. He demanded about 50000 dollars and a getaway van but was ultimately not granted his demands. The case drew in Judge William K. Thomas who had imposed a 45 year sentence.
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U.S. District Court
William K. Thomas
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FBI
Atlanta
Idaho
Ohio
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Rooney
Americans Freed From Hanoi Reach Bangkok Via Laos
Nine Americans captured in South Vietnam last spring arrived in Bangkok with two Canadians two Filipinos and an Australian. The group flew from Hanoi to Vientiane and then to Bangkok in a UN chartered Laotian plane. UN officials said all were fit though one man cited psychological hardship from solitary confinement. Names include John Miller and Carolyn Miller and their daughter Lucille two missionary couples Norman and Joan Johnson Richard and Lillian Phillips and Betty Janet Mitchell.
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Houghton
N.Y
Norman and
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Hamilton
Canada
Richard and
Lillian Phillips
Bloomington
Social Security tax base rises to 15100 next year
The base increases to 15100 for 1976 affecting about 18 million workers with a maximum tax of 895.05 for employees and 1208.70 for the self employed. Employers pay a matching amount and the change funds an 8 percent cost of living benefit for recipients. Beneficiaries may earn more outside income while preserving some benefits. The employee and employer rate remains 5.85 percent, rising to 6.05 percent in 1978.
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