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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1969

Page

7

Roosevelt Residents Seek Safer Sidewalks On Roosevelt Ave

Neighbors on the 2700 block of Roosevelt Avenue urge moving sidewalks away from the curb to protect children. They cite speeding traffic, noise, and near-miss bicycle accidents as evidence the current curbside paths endanger families. City engineers widened the avenue in 1966, placing walks along the curb to spare lawns, but residents want a grass strip and relocated sidewalks despite engineering hurdles and possible water line exposure.

H. T. Derivan Roosevelt Avenue Derivan Roosevelt Highland Street Carolina Street Carolina City Fuigineer C. A Sam) Boeke Boeke

Allies Seek to Trap Hanoi Forces in Que Son Valley

Reinforced U S Marines and South Vietnamese troops surround the Que Son Valley near Da Nang hoping to trap elements of the North Vietnamese 2nd Division. Officials report heavy fighting since Aug 12 with about 1 000 enemy killed and U S losses of 75 dead 328 wounded since Aug 17.

Saigon da Nang Que Son Hiep Duc Deo Ram Que, Son Valley U. S U. S. Army U.S. Ma Rines U.S Ryder Gildo S. Codispoti Brooklyn N. Y

Lubera Aims Radical Change in Middletown Schools

New Middletown superintendent Gene Lubera pushes innovative education, returns budget control to the business manager, and seeks greater teacher autonomy. He warns changes may shock traditional roles but promises support and time for staff to adapt, stressing a student centered, needs based grouping approach.

Fred Sennet Gene Lubera Lubera University of Illinois Gene Middletown Board of Education Illinois Urbana Pewiy Bob Wearly Howard Cromwell Middletown Teachers Association MTA Cation Sally

Sixth Storm Francelia Strengthens in Caribbean Warning Looms

Tropical Storm Francelia, sixth of the season, rode 50 mph winds across a 250 mile Caribbean span. A Navy hurricane hunter located its center near 14.6 N 74.0 W, 875 miles southeast of Miami as it moves west northwest, threatening Jamaica and Hispaniola. Small craft are urged to stay near harbors while gusts above 50 mph peak near the storm center.

Miami Francelia Caribbean Navy Jamaica Barahona Hispaniola Haiti Dominican Republic Camille Gulf Coast National Hurricane Center

Goodyear Recalls 1774 Tires Over Sidewall Cracks

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. recalls 1774 passenger car tires made at its Jackson Michigan plant. The tires may develop circumferential cracks in the lower sidewall under severe service, risking a slow leak. Most tires remain with dealers. Replacement at no charge.

Akron, Ohio Goodyear Tire 1 Rubber Co Goodyear Jackson, Mich

Wapak Homecoming Marks Moon Fair With Neil Armstrong Tie

Wapakoneta in Ohio plans a Saturday homecoming for Neil Armstrong with a parade and official luncheons. The Ohio Historical Society replaces Indian heritage markers with a tribute naming Armstrong first man on the moon. Up to 100 000 visitors expected, 360 police and extra firemen on duty. Streets along the parade route are renamed Lift-off Lane Apollo Drive and Eagle Boulevard.

Wapakoneta Ohio Neil Armstrong Ohio Historical Society Neil A. Arm Strong Armstrong Ohio Highway Patrol Tranquility Base Apollo Drive Neil

Columbus Teachers Get Raises

Columbus public school teachers will receive pay raises from $500 to $2,000 a year after a federal mediator mediated. Current salaries range from $5,800 to $11,400 annually, with the agreement settling a dispute over broader increases for one year.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Columbus Education Association Megitator

Ohio Among 3 Disaster States

President Nixon designated Ohio Illinois Vermont as major disaster areas for flooding and tornadoes and ordered $1.7 million in aid for public property. Ohio received $1 million for repairs after early July floods and tornadoes, with $2 million previously allocated.

San Clemente Nixon Ohio Illinois Vermont

Ben-Gurion to Visit France in September Meet De Gaulle

Israel's elder statesman David Ben-Gurion plans a September visit to France and is expected to meet former French President Charles de Gaulle. Aides say the leaders are mutual admirers.

France Tel Aviv Israel David Ben-Gurion Charles de Gaulle Ben-Gurion

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