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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1979
Page
1
In Ankara four of twenty Egyptian Embassy hostages escaped early today, with two killed while attempting to flee. The embassy assault, tied to the Egypt Israel peace effort, raises the casualty toll to at least five dead and two wounded. Nearby Managua battles and political moves unfold as the region reacts.
The 100 passengers on a United Airlines DC-10 applauded as the jet lifted from Chicago and landed at Baltimore Washington International, marking the aircraft's return to service after the FAA lifted the grounding. Passengers described the flight as thrilling but reassuring, and crew noted inspections and new safety information were completed before departure. Captain J D Smith said it was a wonderful airplane and among the best he has flown.
Renee Katz an 18 year old music student who lost and had reattachment of her right hand after a subway incident ends a five week stay at Bellevue Hospital She plans to attend Tufts College and the New England Conservatory of Music in the fall or January based on doctors advice. TEHRAN Iran Islamic revolutionaries execute four men bringing total executions by firing squad since last February to 336 according to press reports.
Mel forecast shows cloudy humid conditions through Sunday with a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Highs today 85 to 90, upper 70s to 80 Sunday, lows near 70 tonight. Winds variable, then southwesterly near 10 mph. Friday temperatures 82 to 68. Births, marriages, and deaths listed for local area.
United Press International notes the world’s largest airport is Dallas Fort Worth, sprawling across 17 500 acres in the Grapevine area.
Jack Anderson’s fate on page seven is unresolved here. The page poses the question whether he is ever caught, leaving the outcome open to interpretation and not providing a definite resolution within the excerpt.
Washington UPI Carter closes domestic summit talks and heads to finalizing a speech on America in crisis. The address from Camp David will outline energy proposals and reflect 12 days of consultations with blue collar workers and political observers. Carter aides deny self doubt and election concerns, noting staff reassessment and possible changes. Local visitors to Camp David described Carter as relaxed and engaged, while commentators predicted a broad, philosophical tone signaling a turning point.
Kenneth Richard Smith, 44, of Willard, sparked a rapid chase after grabbing a court document in Norwalk Municipal Court. He sped on Whittelesey Avenue, tossing scraps from the car as officers from Norwalk and Milan pursued, eventually subduing him and locking him in custody. He faces theft contempt willfully fleeing resisting arrest and littering charges with a Monday hearing planned.
On a hot Friday afternoon in Monroeville, 11 year old Dave Meyers and four other boys staged an energetic frisbee display. They showed graceful moves and plenty of sweat, turning the muggy day into a lively game segment.
Washington Republicans press a $36 billion tax cut to combat the Democrat recession with $28 billion for individuals while the White House cautions against rushing macro policy changes. Blumenthal defends steady inflation fight as the economy drifts toward a mild recession. Rhodes argues tax cuts can curb inflation without recession. The plan includes permanent tax cuts, inflationoffset rate adjustments, Social Security tax freeze, and faster depreciation to save $5 billion.
Harvard researchers report that children exposed to parental cigarette smoke show impaired lung capacity. Among 444 urban children aged 5 to 9, those regularly exposed had poorer inhalation and exhalation, especially when both parents smoked. The study notes a 10 percent self smoking rate among participants and confirms passive exposure as a lung development risk.
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