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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1970

Page

2

Irreplaceable weapons stolen from Judge Riley office

Franklin police investigate yesterday's early morning burglary at Judge J.T. Riley's law office on 313 S Main St. Thieves bored holes in the rear door to gain entry and took 28 antique firearms and one sword from Riley's collection. Investigators will check auctions and dealers for leads.

Franklin J.T. Riley S. Main St Riley Stan Kolb Charles Harbach

Ohio faces 2 percent housing vacancy in Columbus study

D Dolan Columbus planning director says preliminary results of a 250000 study show only a two percent vacancy in metropolitan Columbus housing though six percent is needed for a healthy market. He notes Ohio as a whole is tight with deteriorating housing and calls for zoning reform and state federal support to improve urban housing conditions.

Columbus Ohio D. Little Research Corp Cambridge Mass Phillip Dolan Dolan Albert Columbus Planning Department Planning Department Colm Richard Nixon

Fire Destroys Abandoned House in Pisgah Ohio

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed an abandoned house at the northwest corner of US 42 in Pisgah Butler County. Two Union Township Fire Department units under Chief Woodrow Stewart fought the blaze for hours after a 3:38 a.m. call. No loss estimate available. Property reportedly owned by Joseph Martinelli of Reading.

Hamilton US. 42 Cincinnati-Columbus Road West Chester Road Pisgah Butler County Union Township Woodrow Stewart Joseph Martinelli Reading

Local Women Honored by Elks at Philadelphia Meet

Two local women received Post Grand Daughter Ruler honors at the Grand Elks Lodge convention in Philadelphia. Honorees are Mrs. Sarah Cooper of 512 Lincoln Street and Mrs. Evelyn Silar of 714 10th Avenue, both members of Minnie-Ha-Ha Lodge Chapter 263.

Grand Elks Lodge Philadelphia Sarah Cooper Lincoln St Evelyn Silar 10Th Ave Minnie-Ha-Ha Lodge

Kennedy To Host Benefit For Kent State And Jackson State Families

Sen Edward M Kennedy will host a Washington benefit on September 9 for families of Kent State students killed or wounded and for Jackson State victims. Four Kent State students were killed and 12 injured on May 4 by National Guardsmen. Jackson State fatalities and injuries followed on May 15. Sponsors include Senators Saxbe Javits and others.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Kent State University Jackson State College National Guardsmen Kent State Jackson State William Saxbe Ohio Clare M. Scott Carpenter John H. Glenn Jr Jacob K. Javits N.Y

Infant Jack Waters Dies in Dayton At 3 Days Old

Kings Mills infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Waters died Friday at Barney Chil dren's Medical Center in Dayton. He was three days old. Survived by parents one brother William Wayne and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Waters and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barrett of Kings Mills. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. There is no visitation.

Kings Mills Jack E. Waters Jack Waters Barney Children's Medical Center Dayton William Wayne George Waters Clarence Barrett Oswald

Franklin Lincoln Prickett Jr. obituary in Indianapolis

Franklin Lincoln Prickett Jr. 45 formerly of Franklin died Friday in Indianapolis. An employee of Central State Hospital and World War II veteran. Cause of death unknown. Survived by three daughters, two brothers, two sisters. Services 9 am tomorrow at Royster and Askins Funeral Home Indianapolis. Burial 1 pm Woodhill Cemetery.

Franklin—Lincoln Prickett Jr Franklin Indianapolis Central State Hospital Madeline Vicky Marilyn Charles Lewis Juanita Marshall Cincinnati Ella Hipsher Middletown Royster and Askins Woodhill Cemetery

Police Briefs on Thefts From Homes and Businesses

David Wilcox reported a .32-cal pistol stolen from his Breezway Trailer Court desk. Bud Reedy said a thief took a stereo tape player and tapes from a customer’s car at his Reedy's Body Shop. Mrs. Weiford reported $40 in cash and $100 in bonds stolen from two purses. purses found in an alley and the items returned by neighbors.

David Wilcox E. McDonald Sr Breezway Trailer Court Tytus Ave Bud Reedy Reedy Jackson Lane John Weiford Henry Ave

Census Takers Count Heads in Brazil Next Month

About 100000 census takers will begin counting heads in Brazil next month as the population is expected to approach 100 million. The AP reports the large operation aims to compile national demographic data for planning and governance.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil

Fill It Up Clean It Up Hydraulic Likely Closed

The new owner, Miami Conservancy, wants to fill the Hydraulic Canal after buying water rights from Middletown Hydraulic Co. Sorg Paper Co. holds a 99 year lease and may block draining without approval. The canal, clogged with debris and silt, risks costly cleanup, and the city may seek sale to reduce upkeep.

Hydraulic Canal Miami Conservancy Middletown Hydraulic Co Conservancy Sorg Paper Co SORG Diamond National Corp Wrenn Paper Co Hydraulic Co City Health Robert MccConaughy McConaughy Central Avenue Diamond National Goodman

Riot erupts at Mexican-American antiwar rally in LA

In East Los Angeles about 7,000 protesters sparked a riot at a Mexican-American antiwar rally. Demonstrators burned buildings and injured officers as police used tear gas. a driver died after colliding with a power pole amid the chaos.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Office We Police Department

Exploratory Meeting Sets Tone For Sorg Talks In Johannesburg

Sorg Vice President Carl Eisenmenger said the session was exploratory as city and Conservancy officials eyed future steps. A Sept. 10 meeting with legal counsel aims to Seek an agreement while weighing options including a pumping station or digging livery truck access.

Sorg Carl Eisenmenger Johannesburg Eisenmenger

Mansfield says Senate to take up welfare bill before adjournment

Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield told President Nixon the Senate will consider the administration welfare reform plan before year end. He expressed grave doubts about the proposal but pledged to bring it up, while Nixon warned time is running out for Congress to complete action on the Family Assistance Plan after the House approval.

Washington Mike Mansfield Nixon Senate San’ Clemente Calif Congress House

Large Washington Fires Threaten 100000 Acres

WENATCHEE Washington AP firefighters retreated as wildfires in north central Washington burned about 90000 acres of timber and grassland. About 8000 men fought the flames as 80 helicopters and planes dropped chemicals and transported supplies. A forest service spokesman estimated up to 100000 acres could be charred before control.

Wenatchee Wash Washington Forest Service

Driver Without License Cited In 3 Car Crash

Vernon Dye, 21, of 1516 Woodlawn Ave., cited by Middletown police for driving without an operators license and failure to yield in a three car crash at Grand Avenue and Crawford Street yesterday. Dye’s southbound car turned left onto Crawford hitting Judy Gase, 23, of 226 Charles St. and striking Clyde Foxbower, 59, of 1810 Dix Road who was stopped for a red light. Total damages were $750 with no injuries.

Vernon Dye Woodlawn Ave Middletown Grand Avenue Crawford Street Dye Grand Crawford Judy Gase Charles St Dye Auto Clyde Foxbower Dix Road

Cloud proposes 40 percent state school funding in Ohio

Kent Ohio AP state auditor Roger Cloud outlines a plan to raise state support for local schools from 30 to 40 percent by a one third increase, while rejecting a state income tax but backing a county wide income tax for schools. He also endorses the Homestead Exemption and opposes expansion of permissive taxes.

Kent Ohio Roger Cloud Cloud Ohio Education Association Kent State University School Foundation OFA John J. Gilligan

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