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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1971

Page

2

Newswoman Kate Webb Found Dead in Cambodia Ambush

Phnom Penh reports say remains found southwest of the city are those of Kate Webb UPI correspondent who disappeared after an ambush on April 8. Webb, 28, a New Zealand native and Australian citizen, was with Cambodian troopers when the group was attacked 57 miles from Phnom Penh. Cambodian soldiers later recovered a body with head and chest wounds and cremated it before sending the remains to Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh Kate Webb United Press International Cambodia UPI Miss Webb New Zealand Kim Willinson Sheri

Franklin City Court Fines 14

Two people appeared in Franklin Municipal Court for license plate and registration offenses. Joanne Wheeler paid 10 dollars plus court costs for expired tags, with costs suspended. Glenn Allen paid 15 dollars plus costs for failing to transfer registration. Donald Couch paid 10 dollars plus costs for running a red light. Eleven speeders paid 360 dollars in fines.

Franklin Franklin Municipal Court Joanne Wheeler John Tracy Glenn Allen Modern Court Donald Couch Vanderveer St Middletown

Western states growth forecast for 2000

Salt Lake City reports population projections showing by 2000 the 17 Western states will roughly double current numbers to about 108 million, reflecting rapid regional growth and migration trends.

Salt Lake City

Baby's Body Found Tied To Cross In Basement

In San Francisco an 18 month old boy Noah S Alba missing five days was found dead tied to a wooden cross in a basement by two brothers aged 7 and 10 who confessed to authorities they found him on the street and were playing with him. Autopsy pending and mother Melania Alba 21 lives nearby.

San Francisco Noah S. Alba Charles Ellis Ellis Noah Alta Plaza Park Melania Alba Fillmore District

Alden Guaranteed 80 Percent Occupancy for Ohio Univ Project

Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Vernon R. Alden former Ohio University president guaranteed private developer 80 percent occupancy for an Athens luxury apartment complex. University officials say Alden had no authority and the board could not fund such a commitment, made in 1967. Development linked to Galbreath holdings, now owned by Amprop Corp. Two buildings evacuated due to cliff erosion threat near foundation.

Cleveland, Ohio The Cleveland Plain Dealer Vernon R. Alder Ohio University At Athens Athens Alden Claude R. Sowle the Plain Dealer John W. Galbreath Columbus David G. Hollander Dale Howe Corp Youngstown Devioper Hollander Ohio University Galbreath Mortgage Co University Amprop Corp Miami Fla

Mayors Battle Tax Reform in Ohio Cities Fight

Cleveland mayor Carl B. Stokes and Cincinnati mayor Willis D. Gradison Jr. met to coordinate opposition to Gov. Gilligan's tax reform plan. They argue the budget lacks revenue sharing for cities and plan to rally Ohio's eight largest cities and hold a Columbus meeting with lawmakers and municipal leaders.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati John J Stokes Ohio Gradison

Zoning Group Takes No Action On 4000-Unit Plan Near Mason

Zoning commissioners paused changes for a planned unit development proposing 4000 housing units near Mason. Any approval would come at the May 3 regular meeting. The plan includes light commercial use along two US 2 frontages and the remaining 740 acres bounded by US 22, Columbia Road, and Western Row Road.

Mason US. 2 U.S. 22 Columbia Road Western Row Road

Whaleshark Teeth Tiny in Miami Report

The whale shark, one of the largest living mammals, has teeth only an eighth of an inch long. It sustains itself on microscopic plankton as reported in Miami.

Miami

Supreme Court Upholds Busing for Desegregation

The Supreme Court unanimously allows federal courts to order busing to desegregate public schools, though it rejects fixed racial quotas for all schools. Chief Justice Burger states desegregation must go beyond the walk-in school, with limited use of ratios in Charlotte case. The decision covers Mobile County Alabama Clarke County Georgia and Charlotte Mecklenburg inquiry.

Washington Supreme Court Warren E. Burger Burger Charlotte Mecklenburg County N.C District Court

Cincy Man Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced for Jail Break

Paul J. O Neal 27 pleaded guilty to grand larceny and jail escape in Warren County. Judge William Young sentenced him to one to seven years in the Ohio Penitentiary for grand larceny and 90 days for jail break. police seek his jail break companion Paul D Riley of Hamilton. the two escaped using hacksaw blades provided by two teen girls.

Lebanon Cincinnati Warren County Paul J. O'Neal Common Pleas William Young Ohio O'Neal Paul D. Riley Hamilton

Dayton Bank Robbery Suspect Charged

Dayton man Terry Lee Haxwood, 21, charged with violation of the federal bank robbery statute in the suburban branch robbery. He appeared before a U.S. Commissioner and was held on a $10,000 bond.

Dayton, Ohio Terry Lee Haxwood Dayton 1St National Bank U. S

Deaths and Funerals in Middletown Area

Mrs Provy Hymer Spaulding 82 of 916 Sixth Ave widow of Manker Spaulding died early today at Middletown Hospital. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. memorials to First United Methodist Church or to the heart fund. Kenneth E. Hoffman 65 of 484 E Fourth St died at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack. Surviving wife Pauline two sons Paul and Robert two daughters Betty Ablenbrock and Dorothy Dixon two brothers Wayne and Russell a sister Margaret Bosbury and 13 grandchildren. Services Friday 2 p.m. Eaton Funeral Home. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

P. Hymer Spaulding Provy Hymer Spaulding Sixth Ave Manker Spaulding Middletown Hospital Franklin Kenneth E. Hoffman Fourth St Hoffman New York Central Railroad Pauline Paul Robert Betty Ablenbrock Urbana Dorothy Dixon Wayne Columbus Russell Anderson Ind Margaret Bosbury Canal Winchester Ohio Eaton Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery Funeral

Obituary of Herbert W. Wood of Camden and family ties

Herbert William Wood 58 of Camden Route 1 died 11 50 p m Monday at Middletown Hospital after admission He was born in Owingville Ky and worked for Armco Steel Corp since 1936 Surviving wife Mary four daughters Mrs Roscoe Elam Mrs Verl Wilson of Camden Mrs Donald Johnson of Jacksonville Fla and Stella at home a sister Mrs Floyd Johnson of Germantown three brothers Chester Trenton Andrew Mt Sterling Ky and Clay Franklin seven grandchildren Services 2 pm Thursday Beechwood Church of God Burial Fairview Cemetery Gratis Funeral home McCoy Leffler Wednesday 3 to 9 pm and church Thursday after 1 pm

Herbert William Wood Camdes Rt. 1 Middletown Hospital Mr. Wood Owingville Armco Steel Corp Mary Roscoe Elam Verl ‘Wilson Camden Donald Johnson Jacksonville Fla Stella Floyd Johnson Germantown Chester Trenton Andrew Mt. Sterling Clay Franklin Beechwood Church of God Fairview Cemetery Gratis McCoy - Leffler

Doris Earnhart Dies in Middletown After Illness

Miss Doris Earnhart of Franklin – a Midlletown native, 72, died at Middletown Hospital after a brief illness. She lived about 18 months at Mt. Pleasant Home, Monroe. Survived by sister Miss Blanch Earnhart, Monroe, and brother Don, Marion, Ind. Services set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. John Wedgewood officiating.

Franklin Doris Earnhart Middletown Middletown Hospital Mt. Pleasant Home Monroe Blanch Earnhart Don Marion Ind Eaton Funeral Home John Wedgewood

Obituary Notices for Mrs Lillian Clear and Others

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with addresses and service times. Mrs Lillian Clear, 74, has Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Veronica Church. Paul Richter, 81, of 436 Ridgelawn Ave., service 10 a.m. Wednesday. John Leverette Klaus-Weigel, 23, of 3% Carver Place, service 1 p.m. Wednesday. Robert Brewsaugh Sr., 80, of Ross, service 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Hamilton Lillian Clear Tylersville Road St. Veronica

Hamster Rescued From Pop Group Amplifier Trap

Unquiet sleep ends as Greavey the hamster, found hibernating inside a band's amplifier in London, is freed after two days. Owner Jenny Dawson recounts a tense, noisy rescue and grateful reunion with her pet.

London Greavey Jenny Dawson

Oh Calcutta banned in Hamilton County

Cincinnati based ruling by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Ralph Kohnen declares the musical Oh! Calcutta obscene and a public nuisance. The permanent order blocks future video tape broadcasts in the county citing state law. suit by Charles H. Keating Jr. sought to block September telecast at the Shubert Theater. The city’s similar suit is noted, with a prior ruling to determine obscenity via a taped record.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Ralph Kohnen Kohnen Charles H. Keating Jr Shubert

Cooper Earnings Rise in First Quarter 1971

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co reports a 24.1 percent rise in net earnings for Q1 1971 from $123,421 to $153,113. Net sales fall 25 percent from $25,191,615 to $24,573,561 compared with the same period last year.

Findlay, Ohio Cooper Tire & Rubber Co

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Franklin City Court Dodds Monuments Verity Pkwy Mth Woodside Cemetery Charles Bud) Steller Mer Baby Savings and Home Loan Middletown Federal Priddletown Central N. Miami St High Court Mobile County Ala Clarke County Karl Warren Wilson - Schramm Memorial First United Methodist Church Tie Heart Fund Kenneth FE. Hoffman Herbert W. Wood Calcutta Cooper 1St Ave Our Funeral Home Cilities Meloy Leffler Homer D. Leffler Order OF the Golden Rule
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