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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1970
Page
11
Howard Harville 48 of 485 Kristine Lane is named Franklin's new fire chief. The former assistant chief has served since 1951 and replaces Richard Berger who resigned last month to handle early morning police radio dispatch duties.
Alan Lee Dusty Steytler returned from Colorado and pleaded innocent to breaking into the Naval ROTC building at Miami University in Oxford. He waived extradition in Denver and was arraigned before Common Pleas Judge Fred B. Cramer. No hearing date set. attorney to be appointed.
ST LOUIS AP The guest of honor wore trousers but other guests were left pants-less during a party of more than one surprise Sunday. Melvin Turner saw four men leaving a neighbor's house with guns and a large bundle. The bundle contained seven pairs of trousers wallets included taken during an armed robbery.
Firefighters battled back to back blazes in Carlisle. Jerry Lee Lamb’s 201 Dale Ave residence was gutted by fire blamed on an electrical short, causing about 17000 dollars in damage with no injuries. Earlier Harold Brown’s vacant home at 117 Dayton Oxford Road caught fire on the second floor wall area. cause under investigation and damage estimate not yet set.
Ohio governor hopeful John J. Gilligan criticized attacks branding him soft on communism as he spoke at a Warren County Democratic breakfast. He accused Republican rival Roger Cloud and aide Donald Lukens of shaping the campaign and urged mobilization to counter anticipated GOP strategies. Gilligan warned against a special session over campus riot legislation and highlighted Ohio’s public education crisis.
The Butler County Fair drew 14 000 visitors on opening day, 1500 more than last year, with most crowds arriving in the evening. The fair extends through Friday, featuring 4-H and FFA dairy and sheep judging, 4 H dog shows, auto thrill shows, senior and junior talent contests, and a Swamper Soccer show.
Two 17 year old Middletown youths, Ivan C. Mitchell and Howard Jones, pleaded innocent in Butler County Juvenile Court to armed robbery and wounding an Oxford theater manager. Judge Marrs ordered commitment to the Ohio Youth Commission for physical and mental exams.
Experienced executive secretary with 12 years in legal government commercial sales credit purchasing bookkeeping and engineering offers immediate availability. Prefers 2) plus hours per week. office or home work. C o Box 18 Middletown QO.
Attorneys for Lt. William L Calley charged with murdering 102 civilians at My Lai in 1968 seek a military judge order to force the Army to release confidential reports and documents. The pre trial session, possibly the final one, was slated as the Army postponed the court martial and moved today’s hearing to a hospital setting in Oxford.
Rep. Donald E. Lukens takes the role of assistant finance chairman for the Cloud for Governor campaign. He says he will focus on fund raising and staffing, noting Cloud trails Gilligan in polls and that the ticket's success hinges on Cloud’s performance. Lukens plans to stay mainly in Ohio and Columbus until November and may enter industry after his term ends.
The Excello Locks, once neglected, were dedicated Saturday as a Butler County Park on the north edge of Excello. Preservation efforts were led by the Middletown Historical Society with Robert Oglesby at the helm, and the site is now part of a one acre park turned over to the county park district.
Terry Sorrells of 1717 14th Ave. has been elected first president of Middletown Youth Council. Other new officers include Pooney Dodson as vice president and Angie Hunter as secretary-treasurer. The council operates from Middletown Community Center under the Butler County Community Action Commission to teach employable skills through youth projects led by Greg Newton, director of the county program.
A 59 year old Armco Steel worker William Weaver lost four fingers on his right hand after his hand was caught in a pinch roll machine in the west processing department. He was reported in serious condition and moved from the ICU to hospital care after the incident at Middletown Hospital. The accident interrupted Armco's 108 day major accident free run and 3.7 million manhours without a major mishap.
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