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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1971
Page
3
A House committee questions the Department of Transportation on requiring air bags in 1976 cars. The panel asks if air bags offer broad protection and whether manufacturers can develop equally effective safety devices. The report notes seat belts and shoulder harnesses remain the best restraints.
Gov. John J. Gilligan will sign an Ohio personal and corporate income tax bill set to take effect January 1. The measure lowers personal rates to 0.5 to 3.5 percent and 4 to the implied percent for corporate tax, with retirement and pension benefits excluded. The House plans a full floor session around January 23 amid redistricting talks and anticipated loss of one Ohio House seat due to national population shifts.
Ohio State Natural Resources Director William Nye accuses legislative leadership of shelving the $425 million Gilligan administration appropriations bill delaying the Little Miami River funding. He notes about $1 million in state funds available for the river to be combined with private Nature Department money in a three way plan to acquire land and scenic easements. The Little Miami project faces opposition amid a broader, disputed capital improvements package.
A Parks Administration program lists tap lessons for children starting Jan 4 at 6 15 pm lasting one hour costing 1 50 with no age limit. Adults begin ballroom dancing at 7 15 pm. seven lessons cost 7. Advanced ballroom lessons at 8 15 pm also seven lessons for 7. Call 423 5771 ext 21.
Richard W. Rombarge, 27, of Toledo Ohio, died when the car he rode in ran off I-75 at a Monroe exit. His wife Karen, 25, who was driving, and their three children escaped injury.
Judge John B. Tracy disposed of traffic cases as six of nine non speeding matters involved out of town drivers. Nanni of Parma faced reckless operation penalties. Patrick of Miamisburg and Bays of Cincinnati were fined $50 each for license issues. Rich and Martin also faced license related penalties with suspended portions. Speeders contributed $1,497.50 in fines and bond forfeitures.
The monthly dance is highlighted this week with the Chapman Trio providing music for the 7 p.m. dance. Activities include chorus rehearsal, a tape radio program, Women’s Discussion Group, and a 500 card party. A Wednesday Christmas Party and Youth program are listed, with daily events through Friday when the center closes for the Christmas holiday.
Registration for the Cadet Girl Scouts overnight at the Middletown YMCA has been extended to Wednesday. The event at the YMCA will be held December 29 and costs $3. Becky Lawson can provide reservations and information at 423 7445.
Washington AP report states Sen. Robert Taft Jr. co sponsors a Senate bill by Sen. Javits to authorize the President to employ armed forces without a declaration of war for up to 30 days and to set conditions for such action. The measure defines when U S troops may be sent into hostilities.
Robert M. Ward Sr. of Westerville was elected chair of the Ohio Expositions Commission at a Friday meeting. Ward, the former commission secretary for six years, succeeds Richard E. Troup of Lancaster as chairman of the counseling body for the Ohio State Fair.
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