Fighting resumes in Beirut suburbs after heavy rain
In Beirut Christian and Moslem forces shelled Ein Rummaneh and Chiyah as a thunderstorm ended a temporary lull. Downtown gunfire and snipers persisted with security forces attempting to enforce a cease fire while a Phalange presence remained reported in hotels.
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Chiyah
Sharif Akhawi
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Associated Press
Edward Cody
Phoenicia
Phalange
Cody
Juan Carlos assumes power as Franco near death in Spain
In Madrid Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon takes over as temporary chief of state from Francisco Franco who is gravely ill. The 82 year old dictator remains alive but weak, while reaction in Madrid mixes relief with protests from students and opposition groups planning a referendum on restoring the monarchy.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Francisco Franco
Juan Carlos
Carlos Arias Navarro
Franco
Zarzuela Palace
Halloween Fear Flares as Florida Gunmen Strike Homes
In Clermont and surrounding counties, masked gunmen in black ski masks with red eyeholes have attacked six homes in four weeks. A teen was raped, others assaulted, and a woman sprayed with drain cleaner. Police deploy 60 officers to calm residents and warn parents to keep children off streets tonight. Local shops report a surge in gun purchases amid vigilante-group tips.
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Clermont
Fla
Florida
West Orange
South Lake Counties
Orange County
Mel Coleman
Lake County
Sheriff's Office
Middletown Area Weather Forecast Updates
Partly cloudy conditions in the Middletown area tonight and tomorrow with lows in the 40s and highs in the mid 60s. Yesterday's high was 54 and overnight low 30. Fair skies with 60s highs expected Sunday through Tuesday.
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Middletown
Three Trick or Treaters Die in Columbus Crash
Four people died when a car carrying Halloween youngsters returning home from trick or treating was struck head on by a wrong way auto on Interstate 70 in Columbus. Victims include James Montgomery aged 5 Leah Taylor 3 months and Tyrone Taylor 5 all of Columbus. Charles Y Davidson 58 of Columbus died later at Mount Carmel Medical Center. Four other children and two adults were injured. Police continue investigation.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Montgomery
Leah Taylor
Tyrone Taylor
Charles Y. Davidson
Mount Carmel Medical Center
Election issues and candidates highlight local races
The Journal outlines races for German Township clerk Lakota school board Gratis mayor and village council Wayne Township fire levy. Profiles appear on pages 16 13 7 and 16 with a 2% operating levy for Camden and a .54 mill renewal noted. Voters urged to study before election day Tuesday.
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Camden
Gratis
Wayne Township
Polis
Wards donate birthday savings to United Way drive
An elderly Middletown couple, Marie Ward and Pearl Ward, ages 88 and 91, donate 25 from their birthday savings to the United Way fund drive. They credit nurses from the Bureau of Public Health Nursing for care received and recall their earlier family nursing with gratitude.
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Joy Jones Journal
Middletown
United Way
Marie Ward
Pearl
S. Broad St
Bureau of Public Health Nursing
Ward
Mrs. Ward
Sheckler
Ford seeks major increase in foreign aid with emphasis on Middle East
President Ford asks Congress to approve a total foreign aid package of 4.7 billion, with about 70 percent for the Middle East. Israel would receive 1.5 billion in military aid and 740 million in economic aid, Egypt 750 million in economic aid. total Israel and Egypt funding boosts accompany a Sinai stationing cost of 50 million. The request doubles the current aid level and aims to bolster global security and peace negotiations.
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Ford
U.S
Mideast
Congress
Middle East
Israel
Egypt
Sinai
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