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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
15
Pike and Scioto counties prepare for more than 54 million dollars in construction over the coming year leading to a penitentiary at Lucasville and seven highway projects totaling 29.1 million. Groundbreakings and contractor optimism pace the regional economy for 2 3 years with new roads and Appalachian Highway corridors.
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Prevailing planetary influences favor routine matters over new ventures and tighten personal relationships. Not a good day for business negotiations or financial deals. For birthdays, a year of progress awaits with opportunities in October through mid-1969, career upturns, and a generous three month financial cycle starting October 1.
Yugoslav author Milovan Djilas, once heir to President Tito, plans a Britain visit as guest of Jennie Lee before traveling to the United States to meet his publisher. Djilas was released from prison 18 months ago after eight years on propaganda charges. his books, including The New Class, have appeared abroad.
Congressional sources say auto makers agreed to voluntarily furnish price lists for required safety equipment. Senator Ribicoff had proposed a bill to compel disclosure, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish only average industry wide prices. The deadline is September 30.
The article states that the typical passenger car in the United States travels below 10,000 miles annually but above 9,000 miles, a pattern continuing for the past two decades contrary to common impressions.
In Pueblo Colorado AP reports a growing puffball mushroom contest with weights from 7, 8, 9 and 11 pounds, and a new record 14 pounds by Jerry Franz of Pueblo found in Pueblo Mountain Park. The market value at 80 cents a pound tops about 13 dollars.
Prague AP reports Czechoslovakia's heavy industry may be curtailed long term after Soviet occupation. Rude Pravo notes first week losses in heavy industry reached 1,626 million crowns, about $227.64 million.
Anna Magnani, 60, kicked for film cameras in Rome and later learned she had broken her foot after finishing her scene with her screen husband. Anthony Quinn played the role, with a double under the bed during the kicks.
Gallup finds 37 percent of adults favor the GOP handling vital issues, 25 percent back Democrats, 38 percent undecided. When undecideds split, Republicans lead 56 to 44. Major worries cited are Vietnam war 51 percent, crime 21, civil rights 20, and high cost of living 7.
Four women and one man stripped and burned a Soviet flag across from the United Nations in New York in a protest over the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. Participants included Nadine Agresta Lynda Meyers Marilyn Samuels Susan Brown and Paul Sanford with Yayoi Kusama sponsoring. Police intervened as the display ended with the demonstrators dressing.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen's general policy committee approved a merger with three rail unions. The plan, led by H. E. Gilbert, aims to form the United Transportation Union by Jan. 1 and unite about 250,000 members after a member referendum.
In sorrow the Cress family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness shown after the loss of husband father and grandfather James Cress. Special thanks to Captain Edward Candy pallbearers the donors offerings and Joseph R. Beker Sons Funeral Home for handling the service.
In memory of Gobel Blevins September 10 1966 beloved husband father and grandfather. Also Mary Jane Caskey May 25 1968 cherished mother grandmother and great grandmother. Dennis John Stephen Dennis September 9 1964. Kenneth R Smith September 10. Sadness and love from wife children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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