Middfest 78 winds down with Civil War reenactment finale
Middfest ends its three day run with a Civil War reenactment featuring over 200 soldiers and nurses at Middletown activities across Smith Park Hook Field City Building area and the City Centre Mart. Highlights include a fly in breakfast at Hook Field and a dog show at Smith Park plus a two mile fun run and 75 mile run.
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Dayton Teachers Defy Work Order as Strike Persists
Dayton educators vow to ignore a judge’s order to end the walkout, signaling continued disruption across Ohio. The Dayton Education Association led the defiance amid fines threats, with pickets planned at the bus barn and potential protests Monday.
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Egypt Welcomes Sadat as Arabs Rally Against Camp David
More than 100,000 Egyptians greet President Anwar Sadat upon return to Cairo while Damascus hosts Arab leaders pressing objections to Camp David. Jordan's King Hussein says peace plans lack full Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian state rights. Cyrus Vance tours Saudi Arabia as pressure for a broader Arab backing continues.
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Final approval of 487.5 billion budget by Congress
The federal budget calls for 487.5 billion in spending, 448.7 billion in tax receipts, and a 38.8 billion deficit for fiscal 1979 starting next month. Senate approves 47-7 after House action 225-162. Budget aims to curb inflation and balance earlier than 1983 target.
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Adair to lead plan to stop Cambridge gas well fire
The Cambridge gas well fire continued through the night as Red Adair and officials from Tipka Battle On and Gas Co drafted a plan to halt the blaze. Three rig hands William Hall 28 George Cottrell 22 and Don Salisbury 27 were badly burned and remained in serious condition at Kron Children's Hospital. Firefighters from two hearths and local volunteers worked to suppress flames and prevent spread to farm buildings and regrowth.
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Byrd vows Senate action on tax cut this year
Washington AP reports Senate Majority Leader Robert C Byrd promised to push a tax cut for the American people this year even if lawmakers must return after the November elections to get the job done. He emphasized urgency and commitment to legislative action despite ongoing political hurdles.
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Weather and tax cut talk mix in Mid Atlantic briefing
Today and tomorrow bring mild weather to Middletown with highs in the mid 70s and overnight lows near 50. In Washington, Byrd presses for a roughly 20 to 21 billion dollar tax cut, warning against inflationary risks and urging Senate action before year end. The Senate Finance Committee weighs a House style bill, while Long's plan would favor larger cuts, including higher relief for middle and upper incomes, with capital gains taxes also under debate.
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Kindness releases poll results from Ohio district
U S Rep Tom Kindness publicized a district wide poll showing opinions on federal regulations. The article notes the release week and references related pages for more coverage, including education and holiday event planning details.
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