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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1978
Page
11
Russia has supplied Cuba with advanced MiG-23 fighters, boosting its air defense beyond the older MiG-21s and MiG-17s. U.S. intelligence suggests some MiG-23 variants can carry tactical nuclear as well as conventional weapons, signaling a significant shift in regional military balance.
John M. Allison, who served as a U S consul in Japan during Pearl Harbor and later as a U S ambassador, died at age 73. He had lived in Hawaii since 1960 after a career including ground-attack missions. Independent intelligence sources also report Cuba received 18 to 20 MiG-23s shipped disassembled, seen flying for confirmation, with pilots possibly Russian. The Soviet arsenal and pilots appear to bolster Cuba’s air force, affecting regional balance in Latin America.
In Iran hundreds of refinery workers walked out demanding higher wages and the release of political prisoners curbing natural gas exports to the Soviets. The stoppage, combined with a 400000 teacher strike, sidelines about half of public employees and sparks nationwide unrest with clashes in 37 cities leaving several dead.
Two former United Nations employees, Vaidik Enger and Rudolf Chernyayev, convicted of a nine month espionage plot to seize U S military secrets, were to appear before U S District Judge Frederick Lacey in Newark for sentencing. Prosecutors argued for severe penalties while defense urged leniency, noting foreign policy considerations.
Stephen Longley, 21, son of Gov. James B Longley, pleaded not guilty in Waterville District Court to disorderly conduct and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. Judge Perry set Jan 9 for trial. Longley posted a $300 personal recognizance bond. Attorney Thomas Monaghan commented on the plea.
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