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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1971

Page

5

Parole Granted for Dr Bernard Finch in 1959 Murder Case

Dr Bernard Finch, central figure in the 1959 love triangle murder, will be released from California’s Chino prison on December 6 after a parole board vote. He faced opposition from some members but cited possible job offers in Missouri Nebraska Maryland and California. Finch, sentenced to life in 1961, has served 12 years, while his accomplice Carole Tregoff was paroled in 1969. The case centered on the shooting death of Barbara Finch in West Covina and the couple’s alleged plan to gain her community property.

Sacramento Calif Bernard Finch Parfole Board Finch California Institute For Men Chino Missouri Nebraska Maryland California Henry Kerr California Adult Authority Carole Tregoff Shim Los Angeles Bertram Griggs Kerr Las Vegas Miss Tregoff Barbara Finch West Covina Intercommunity Hospital Covina Fred Winchello Parole Authority

Community club and lodge schedules for midweek

A list of evening meetings across organizations including Optimist Club American Legion posts Knights of Columbus Order of Ahepa Alcoholics Anonymous Kiwanis Lions and more through Friday with times ranging from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at venues like Coomer Lodge Legion Home Greek Orthodox Church K of C Auditorium and First Baptist Church.

Coomer Lodge American Legion Legion Home McElfresh American Legion Franklin Post Highview Monroe Ioof Knights of Columbus Order of Ahepa Greek Orthodox Church Alcoholics Anonymous Armco Kiwanis Club Manchester Lions Club Ohio Bell Hecklers Club Germantown Road Frisch's Masonic Lodge Central Moose Lodge Moose Hall Al-Anon Family Group First Baptist Church Middletown Council For Human Dignity United Missionary Baptist Church

Lemon Monroe Band To Entertain At Ohio State Fair Expohio

The Lemon Monroe High School Band, directed by Tom Buchanan, will perform at Expohio 71 in Columbus on Tuesday Aug 31 at 1 p.m. as part of the Ohio State Fair free music program. The 69 bands in the Expohio event run Aug 26 to Sept 6 with a new Expohio Bandshell designed by Jim Anderson.

Lemon-Monroe High School Camp Campbell Gard Tom Buchanan Buchanan Middletown Lemon- Monroe Columbus Expohio Jim Anderson Miami University Art Department Ohio

Gratis Phone Rates To Increase

General Telephone Co. wins PUCO approval for a $4.7 million rate rise affecting Gratis subscribers in Middletown. The plan originally sought $9 million, reduced after municipal opposition to $6.1 million, with effects delayed until Nixon wage price freeze ends.

Gratis Middletown General Telephone Co Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Nixon General Telephone PUCO

Pollution Board Sets Meeting on Air Emission Standards

The Ohio Air Pollution Control Board will discuss proposed emission standards at its Aug. 25 meeting and plans an October public hearing. Statewide air quality rules exist, but further controls must be adopted and enforced, with a pollution control program ready by January 30 after federal takeover of enforcement.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Air Pollution Control Board

San Francisco Chinese Challenge Bus Rulings

San Francisco and a group of Chinese parents appeal to Justice Douglas seeking a delay of a federal desegregation order by Judge Weigel. They argue de facto segregation and defend neighborhood schools while citing Chinese cultural programs and potential busing impacts on about 61250 students.

Washington San Francisco Supreme Court William O. Douglas Stanley A. Weigel Corpus Christi Charlotte N.C Thomas O’connor Douglas Weigel U.S Woodrow Seals

Denture adhesive promised to stabilize loose teeth

Advertisement touts FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder to keep dentures secure during eating and talking. It claims firmer, steadier dentures, easier eating, and comfort, and urges regular dental visits for proper fit.

Wallace orders ignore desegregation rulings in two Alabama towns

Gov. George C. Wallace signs an executive order at Hobson City and Oxford inviting school officials to defy a federal desegregation order. The plan, urged by Hobson City's black mayor Joe Striplin and opposed by critics, aims to keep local control while delaying integration.

Hobson City Ala George C. Wallace Alabama Oxford Wallace Calhoun County Joe Striplin Striplin

Raney Gets Stay of Execution in Ohio Murder Case

Wayne L. Raney 21 was granted a stay of execution by Judge Calvin Crawford after being convicted of first degree murder in the death of Diane Decker 18. He was sent to death row and had been set to die Jan 13. Raney also faces charges in Waren County for a separate killing.

Dayton Wayne L. Raney Calvin Crawford Second District Court of Appeals Raney Diane Decker Michigan Ohio State Penitentiary Franklin Montgomery Montgomery County Ohio Waren County Bradley Wayne Stamper Indianapolis

Auto tax rollback to be retroactive in Ohio

Ohio Auto Dealers Association says the proposed 7 percent reduction in automobile excise taxes will be retroactive to Aug 15 when Congress approved the repeal. Dealers report customers told the same by state auto dealers.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Auto Dealers Association Congress Nixon

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