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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1970

Page

2

Nixon nominates Miles Kirkpatrick to head FTC

Philadelphia lawyer Miles W. Kirkpatrick, who led an ABA study calling for reform or abolition of the FTC, is nominated by President Nixon to head the agency for the unexpired seven year term. If confirmed, he would serve as chairman through 1976. The ABA panel faulted the FTC as ineffective and riven by dissension.

Washington Philadelphia Miles W. Kirkpatrick Federal Trade Commission Nixon Kirkpatrick Caspar W. Weinberger Office of Management and Budget FTC Senate American Bar Association Consumer Protection Agency Paul Rand Dixon Weinberger Philip Elman Elman ABA St. Louis

Deaths and Funerals Notices in Middletown and Area

Obituary notices report the deaths of J. Monroe Fugate of Middletown who died in Tucson after a five month illness, John Littlejohn age 86 of Middletown with services at Riggs Funeral Home and burial at Woodside Cemetery, a Miss West former Conoy Ohio teacher in Cincinnati with services at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home, and related survivors including spouses children and siblings.

John Littlejohn Middletown-Eaton Road Christian Care Littlejohn Zenia Ill Middletown Armco Steel Corp Thomas Louise Burroughs Edith Andre Betty Deaton Zelda Pemberton Cincinnati Riggs Funeral Home Jerome Schultz Woodside Cemetery

Marion Lybrook 74 of Ohio Ridgeline Pass dies

Marion Lybrook 74 of Ohio Rt 732 died Monday at his home after an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer and former Israel Township trustee and member of the Preble County Farm Bureau Buckeye Farmers Club and Dixon Israel Men’s Club. Surviving are two sons Gordon and William and a sister Julia Clark. Funeral services set for 2 p.m tomorrow at Fairhaven United Presbyterian Church with calling hours today and after 1 p.m. at the R C Nein & Sons Funeral Home. Burial at Fairhaven.

Camden Marion Lybrook Ohio Fairhaven United Preble County Farm Bureau Buckeye Farmer's Club Dixon- Israel Men's Club Gordon College Corner Stella West William Stella Ann West Julia Clark Middletown Arcanum the United

Shooting Victim Seriously Wounded In Butler County Field

A 23 year old Hamilton man Billy Wayne Reeves was seriously wounded by a small caliber gunshot in a field off Woodsdale Road near Trenton. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where surgery followed. A 28 year old Trenton area man is being questioned as the investigation continues. No charges yet.

Hamilton Woodsdale Road Trenton Butler County Ray Thomas Billy Wayne Reeves Hudson Ave Reeves Mercy Hospital Sgt. Thomas Sheriff's Office

Rescuer Freezes Out Cat From Between Walls

A three month old kitten named Cissy was trapped between walls in a Franklin garage. After hours of searching by the Steele family and their helpers, James Morgan forced an opening under the house at 1 a.m. and grabbed Cissy, ending the ordeal.

Cissy Clarence Steele Dixie Highway Franklin Andy Billy James Morgan Morgan Steeles

Penn Central to Keep NY-Chicago Passenger Train

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Penn Central to continue operating one New York to Chicago passenger train between the two cities. The ruling reverses a prior decision that would have dropped trains 3 and 53, affecting service and public interest.

Washington Penn Central Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission New York - Chicago ICC Penn Central Public Service Commissions Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Ilinois

Martin Resigns from Local Selective Service Board

Carl Martin resigns from Local Board No 10 after moving to Dayton. He is an engineering consultant and assistant to the president of McGraw Construction Co. Inc. A former early member of the local board after its 1948 postwar reorganization, he was the second chairman.

Carl Martin Martin Dayton Santa Fe Road McGraw Construction Co. Inc Adam Cristo Park Lane Harry Walsh Butler County Fred B. Cramer Butler County Common Pleas Court Adam Cristo Inc, Builders and Developers Board of Zoning Appeals Board of Minimum Housing Standards Noon Optimist Club Big Brothers of Greater Middletown Purdue University U.S. Air Force Reserves

Bankston House Target Of Thieves

A burglary at 511 16th Ave. was reported while the Bankston family vacationed. $1,500 in items including a stereo TV set two pistols a shotgun pots pans and a pillowcase were taken. The home was entered between August 4 and 9 according to police.

Lewis Adams Cleveland Bankston 16Th Ave C.E. Rich Logan Ave Curry Ford Lot

Barnitz Bank Promotes Beck and Angel to Trust Officers

Charles W. Beck elected vice president and trust officer and Kenneth Angel named assistant trust officer at Barnitz Bank. Bank president R S Weatherwax says move continues policy to give young people growth opportunities. Beck, 37, active with YMCA and Middletown Churches Council. Angel, 27, Navy veteran and Big Brothers organizer, previously with Barnitz Trust Department.

Charles W. Beck Kenneth Angel Barnitz Bank R.S. Weatherwax Jr Beck Central Ave Barnitz Northwestern University YMCA Middletown Area Council of Churches Angel Lamberton St Barnitz Trust Department Big Brothers Middletown Bellarmine College U.S. Knights of Columbus

Break-In Spree Hits McCoy Oil Co and Nearby Offices

Police report a string of break-ins last night ending with the McCoy Oil Co on Girard Avenue reporting the largest loss over 1500 dollars in office machinery. Acting manager Calvin Casson showed a red brick evidence piece and officers noted intruders used a storage room door to steal five adding machines a postage stamp machine an electric typewriter and 16 dollars in cash.

McCoy Oil Co Girard Avenue Calvin Casson

17 Scouts Get Awards at Camp Hook

Boy Scout Troop 1 at Camp Hook sponsored by First Presbyterian Church held a meeting with an awards ceremony and a watermelon feast. Seventeen scouts received awards including a Tenderfoot vest for Greg Bendel and Gary Perkins earning the Eagle Palm Award.

Boy Scout Troop 1 Camp Hook Greg Bendel Gary Perkins The First Presbyterian Church Dave Meeker

Tin Exports Rise as Malaysia Ships 89,894 Long Tons

Malaysia exported 89,894 long tons of tin last year, up 3,911 from 1968. The United States remained the top buyer, purchasing 38,201 long tons.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia United States

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