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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1972
Page
11
A federal ruling in Columbus declared Ohio parochial school aid unconstitutional. Catholic school leaders in Cincinnati and statewide pledged to appeal, urging parents to continue supporting non public schools as enrollments and costs press on.
A Franklin fire at Thirkield's Department Store on 350 S. Main St. late yesterday morning caused more than $10,000 in damage. It started in the basement around 11:30 a.m. from suspected spontaneous combustion of boxes and rags. Firefighters contained the blaze to the basement. the building's floor joists were weakened and smoke damaged contents. The store, owned by Thirkield Corporation for 18 years, was under control within an hour.
Clabern McKinney, 52, of 512% E Kercher Sr, bound to Montgomery County grand jury on $20,000 bond for second degree murder. He is accused of the March 31 slaying of Ronald Dean Cole, 25, in Germantown. Cole was shot five times in the Circle Inn parking lot on old Ohio 4, a mile south of Germantown after an argument in the lot with a Germantown divorcee.
The Franklin public hearing on 12.7 acre Boullion annexation at E Second Street was aired as city council met for ten minutes. The planning commission recommended first 400 feet along the street be zoned C 2 for limited business with the remainder R 3 for multi family housing as Nation Homes Corp proposes a townhouse complex near the Masonic Temple. No objections were voiced.
A Germantown woman received treatment at Middletown Hospital for facial lacerations after a two car collision on Dixie Highway. She was later released. The injured party identified as Mary Anna Doliboa, 19, of 7866 Hetzler Road, details of the crash were unavailable.
Sanitation chief Ken Young warns of overtime as Wednesday routes show uncollected trash piling up for two weeks. Two suspended workers prompted a union-driven protest after allegedly taking used items during rounds. Appeals proceed through city channels toward arbitration as city officials seek resolution.
A jury in U S District Court found George W Hazelwood Jr guilty of robbing the Salt Lick Deposit Bank last November rejecting temporary insanity. Sentencing postponed until today with an eight year prison term later imposed.
A federal ruling overturning state aid to parents of non public school children leaves intact an Ohio provision paying 14 per pupil to parochial schools for special education services and materials. About 14 700 dollars remains slated for four local Catholic schools based on 1050 students. The money covers audio visual aids, speech and hearing materials, guidance testing, services for disabled or emotionally troubled students, educational television and remedial programs. Applications flow through the Archdiocese Cincinnati the local public school system and the state board.
A 21-year-old Middletown man, Jerry L. Keller, remained in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after his motorcycle was struck by a car on Ohio 122 at Roosevelt Avenue yesterday. The accident, at about 6 10 p m, involved James P. Lemon of Cobalt Ontario who made a left turn into Keller's path and was charged with making an improper turn.
Seventeen residents join a Middletown rescue squad effort led by Lester Johnson and two others. They plan to present a final plan to city commissioners after a meeting with City Manager Dale Helsel. The group seeks boats rope life jackets stretchers and blankets to aid rapid water rescues and body recovery around the Great Miami River Park.
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow night on a 611 unit Metropolitan Housing Authority complex for low income families on S Breiel Boulevard near Jefferson Road. The $1.4 million project features duplexes and townhouses and may obtain gas heating from Cincinnati Gas & Electric if ground breaks before June 1.
A 16 year old motorist escaped injury yesterday afternoon when his car jumped a curb and hit a utility pole on Goodman Avenue. Craig Ratliff of 3308 Corta Via was cited to Butler County Juvenile Court for speed excessive for conditions. Damages were $1,000 to a 1968 car and $500 to the pole plus turf damage.
A cub leaders training session on pack meetings will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Civic Association. Dr Sylvia Matthews will lead with assistance from Bill Garritson and invites all den mothers and cub leaders to attend.
A traveler shares a wry observation about a seasonal trekker whose spouse studied the route map, turning a lone journey into a lighthearted misadventure.
Contracts for acquisition appraisals and structural engineering in the downtown renewal area are on the agenda. Officials seek approval of the city’s share of street improvement costs in the Terrace Hills subdivision. Meeting starts at 7 pm.
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