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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
2
In Strabane and Belfast areas police report the fatal shooting of a deaf mute. Witnesses say MecDevitt carried a pistol, authorities arrest two suspects amid tensions following a night described as quiet but tense.
After a shooting crisis Prime Minister statements and troop deployments sparked protests in Londonderry and Belfast. Soldiers fired on crowds, injuring several, while arson hit a market and other buildings. Police and fire crews battled blazes as clashes continued amid political tension and arrests.
Apollo 15 crew David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden will receive the citys gold medal from Mayor Lindsay meet U Thant at the United Nations and attend a Broadway theater event during their New York visit scheduled for next Tuesday.
Services set for Homer Banks at 10 a.m. Saturday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Sears officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Banks died yesterday at home from gunshot wounds. Survived by wife Edna, parents Grant Banks Sr. of Mt. Vernon Kentucky, brother Grant Jr. of Springdale North Carolina, and three sisters T A Lewis Soddy Tennessee, John Browning Bristol Tennessee, and Harold Farmer Jonesboro Tennessee. Visitation Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services for J Russell Knox 9 of Hamilton will be at 9 30 a m Saturday at Webb Funeral Home. Burial is planned in Woodside Cemetery. He died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. Surviving are wife Mary and sister Mrs Carl Beckett of Hamilton and brothers LaVerne Knox of Middletown Ralph Knox of Franklin. Funeral home viewing Friday 6 to 9 p m.
Read of upcoming funeral or memorial services for Emory Robinson age 72 at 802 Allen Ave services today. Robert Spahn age 49 at 620 Walter Ave has services at 2 p.m. Thursday. John O'Steen age 62 at 1000 Chase Ave has services at 11 a.m. Friday.
A bicycle worth 100 dollars was stolen from the garage of Gerald Schneider at 603 Dorset Drive. Kathryn Bailey’s parked car on 702 Malvern Street was damaged and its battery, spark plugs, wires, and cables were stolen.
Gov. John J. Gilligan to announce major cuts in state spending and layoffs in a statewide speech. The plan targets education welfare and recreation with about 3000 more state workers at risk amid monthly budget shortfalls and ongoing interims. Highway layoffs already planned as funds shrink.
The United States warns Irish authorities that U S carriers World Airways Seaboard World and World Airways may lose landing rights in Ireland if Dublin does not allow fuller U S access. Ireland International Airlines criticizes the move as economic muscle in negotiations.
Armco Steel Corp reconsiders two planned price increases on wire and metal building products in response to President Nixon's wage and price freeze. Affects Kansas City Works items including nails staples woven wire fence and barbed wire. Metal products division also defers August 28 metal building increase. earlier stainless steel rise canceled while carbon steel increases imposed August 5 remain.
Hamilton Mayor Mark C. Petty hosts a 6 30 p m gathering at Eaton Manor with planners planning commissions and mayors from Butler County towns Middletown Hamilton Fairfield Trenton Oxford to discuss retention of planning jurisdiction around corporate limits.
Police reported a two car collision at Grand Avenue and Hi Street around 7 30 p m with 1971 model cars. The drivers claimed the light was green and no injuries occurred. Estimated damage reached 2800 dollars. Craig Young 18 of Central Ave was northbound on Highland with two passengers while Martin Kamenic 40 of Chicago drove a rented car west on Grand. Young was cited to court for possession of an open flask of liquor.
Ohio faced a four state air mass causing elevated pollution levels. Southern Ohio read 16.7 surpassing the alert level as officials warned vulnerable people to avoid heavy exercise and seek shelter in air conditioned buildings. The high pressure mass lingered over Ohio Kentucky Indiana and southern Michigan and was not expected to move before Friday.
Secretary Connally attacked AFL-CIO President Meany on NBC Today saying he has lost touch with American workers. He said labor leaders would likely cooperate with Nixon’s wage price freeze, despite broad union opposition and nationwide strikes involving about 150,000 workers.
Alan Gilbert, 28, a clerk with the nationalized British rail system, leaves Bournemouth England for a globe circling journey limited to travel by train and ship. He intends to go as far as practicable by rail and sea.
Middletown Community Center will close to the public from Aug 23 to Sept 7 as workmen prepare for fall and winter indoor activities. Except for privately sponsored programs, all activities will be closed during the two weeks, director Jack Fitzpatrick announced.
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