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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1957

Page

8

ONeill Eyes June Adjournment After Budget Hurdle

Ohio Governor C William ONeill and House leaders push to wind up the 102nd General Assembly by mid June with sine die adjournment. The key obstacle is passage of the two year state budget by next week. The plan includes major appropriations for local governments schools health care and retirement systems and an estimated 11 million annual savings from stamp system abolition and tax redemption changes.

Columbus Ohio William O'Neill General Assembly O'Neill House Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens Lfor Stanley J. Bowers Bowers

Lawmakers eye funding from bond issue for biennial bill

Lawmakers face a busy period focusing on appropriations from an existing 150 million dollar bond issue approved by voters two years ago. About 85 million dollars are expected to be added to the biennial additions and betterments bill as pending legislation is finalized.

Legislature approves education merger suggestions across counties

The Senate sent to the House a bill authorizing the State Board of Education to suggest mergers and consolidations of school districts even across county lines, with voter approval in affected districts. The House passed a measure allowing funeral escort vehicles to use flashing lights and approved fees on licenses for deer hunting and fur dealers. A joint resolution creates a six member committee to study buying Mala Bar Farm in Richland County, home of Louis Bromfield, with a proposed $145 000 purchase due for report by May 1.

Senate House State Board of Education Malabar Farm Richland County Louis Bromfield

Jefferson's First White House Public Reception Recorded

The article notes that Thomas Jefferson became the first U.S. president to host a public reception at the White House marking a historic royal precedent in early executive hospitality.

Thomas Jefferson United States White House

Survey To Check Status Of Standby Reservists

Carl H. Martin chairs Draft Board 10 announces questionnaires sent to standby reservists to determine availability in a national emergency. Forms from State Selective Service outline three categories I R II R and II L R with rights to appeal and ongoing updates to local boards. The program aims to help both reservists and armed services assess recall potential and readiness.

Carl H. Martin Draft ‘Board 10 Martin Selective Service Congress Armed Services

Strike On Cincinnati Papers Threatened

A bargaining session today could lead to a citywide strike by about 600 union printers at Cincinnati's three daily papers. The current contract expired December 31 and union members have worked without a contract since then. Printers voted to seek a strike mandate. wages remain the major unsettled issue as negotiations continue with the Cincinnati Daily News Publisher Association.

Cincinnati Typographical Union Cincinnati Daily Assn Afternoon Post Times-Star Morning Enquirer Frank Gorsler

Waynesville Council Debates Water Sewer Extension Challenge

After an 18 month dispute Valley developer Roy Lamb waits as Waynesville council mulls extending sewers and water to his 15 lot west side subdivision. Village counsel weighs whether Lamb must fund extensions or seek state audit guidance to cover legal means.

Waynesville Roy Lamb Jack Oswald Lamb Oswald Andrew Chorke Charles le May Board of Public Affairs

Ohio University dedicates Copeland Building in commerce tribute

Ohio University names the College of Commerce building after Charles M. Copeland founder of the commerce curriculum in 1893. Copeland served as teacher and administrator for 41 years until his 1944 death. Former students and friends presented Dean Clark E. Myers with Copeland’s portrait at the dedication.

Athens Ohio Ohio University College of Commerce Charles M. Copeland Commerce University Copeland Clark E. Myers

Astor Seeks Local Spouse Ruling in Court Dispute

John Jacob Astor pressed State Supreme Court for a ruling on which of his two wives is his legal spouse. Justice Samuel Gold again dismissed the petition, reaffirming there was no immediate necessity to decide. Astor pays $3000 a month to Gertrude Gretsch Astor and $1000 to Dolores Fullman Astor.

New York John Jacob Astor State Supreme Court Samuel Gold Gold Astor Gertrude Gretsch Astor Dolores Fullman Astor

Council Targets Outside Toilets and Warrant Service Plan

The council discussed a move to force removal of outside toilets inside city limits and require sewer connections. Constable Joy postponed warrants on offenders, saying paper service falls under William Sawyer, superintendent of public works.

Council Charles Joy William Sawyer

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