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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1974
Page
2
Eighteen Lebanon city employees fired Tuesday will not be rehired, officials said at a news conference. The firings followed a walkout beginning November 19 over the city’s failure to recognize the International.
Safety officials warn common household substances pose poisoning risks with bleach, ammonia, cleaning fluids, and pesticides. Officials cite 2100 annual deaths and 250000 illnesses, urge storage in original containers and steps for rapid medical help, including dilute doses and fresh air for inhaled poisons.
Paul Dixon television host was reported resting comfortably in Bethesda Hospital's coronary care unit after emergency surgery for an aneurysm rupture. The 55 year old Avco Broadcasting star underwent the operation late last night following abdominal pains. No replacement is planned during his recovery, with Bonnie Lou and Colleen Sharp to host The Paul Dixon Show for now.
Mediation will settle a clash between the city and Local 856 AFSCME hourly workers over a management rights clause tied to a wage agreement. The city offered 30 cents an hour to 72 workers while fire department talks continue amid a split over hourly pay and proposed increases.
A 24 member committee from Miami University and local districts will evaluate Middletown High and Freshman High over January 14 to 16. They will observe classes meet with staff students and conduct meetings with the school board. Written recommendations will follow about two weeks later.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a PUCO decision allowing Dayton Power and Light to supply electricity to the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School, rejecting a municipal utility challenge. The court ruled that a public utility term does not apply to a utility owned and operated by a municipal corporation, in Columbus geographical context.
The I. T. Verdin Co. of Cincinnati will unveil a Liberty Bell copy on January 6 in Cincinnati as part of the bicentennial celebration. The 16,000 pound bell is twice the size of the original, cast for the Freedom Train Foundation’s national tour.
Two men wearing ski masks robbed the King's Inn on Ohio 123 at 2.57 am today. One suspect carried a small handgun while an undetermined amount of cash was taken. Franklin police are investigating the incident.
Two men, Robert Gayhart and Eric Bethel, were arrested and charged after allegedly breaking into Aquarium Lounge at 418 Baltimore St. They are accused of stealing beer, cigarettes, a hair dryer, and $20. The items were recovered in an alley at 609 Baltimore St. Fire evidence points to a suspicious origin for the Thursday fire at the front of the lounge. A second attempted break in occurred at 136 Curtis St. when an alarm deterred intruders.
John Stewart of 2304 Sherman Ave reports the baby Jesus and Virgin Mary figures were stolen on Tuesday night leaving a ten figure lighted nativity display unfinished. He plans to display a spotlighted sign asking for the return of the infant Jesus.
Spring Hill School Cub Scout Pack 13 fixed up toys for less fortunate youngsters. At the meeting they gave the toys to Elder Archeilus Bell of Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church for distribution. Bobcat and wolf badges were awarded to several scouts and activity badges to a list of boys. cubmaster was Robert W Kent with David Habig as assistant.
Two area homes were burglarized in the past two days. At the Steve Posey residence 6503 Neider lander Lane thieves took guns a portable TV tapes and a tape player totaling 4605 and a 1974 van valued at 7000 likely used for the haul. At the William Goodlet residence 4365 Elk Creek Road thieves took two guns valued at 310.
Dorsie Lawrence Williams 72 of 2216 Fernwood St died at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include wife Elsie three daughters Bernice Watkins Maye Tinch and Della Banks three sons Chalmer Bruce Wade and three sisters. Services Saturday 10 a.m. at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home burial Butler County Memorial Park. Edith Krumm Kuhn 81 mother of Robert and George Kuhn died at home. MIAMISBURG services 11:30 a.m. Saturday Gebhart Schmidt Funeral Home burial Germantown Cemetery. William A Shipley 65 of Urbana died on arrival at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Burial Saturday at Fairview Cemetery West Liberty. Memorials to heart fund. Clara Bollenbacher 77 of 18 S C St Hamilton services 2 p.m. Friday Webb Edith Ramey 47 LeSourdsville West Chester Road services today Campbell.
Pack 78 from Rosedale School received multiple honors during the monthly meeting. Tad Cope and John Fiora earned wolf badges while Tim Chupka received the gold arrow. Additional awards went to Steve Clements George Petrou Mike Izor and Scott Hodge with Chupka John Repasky Rudd Erisman and Doug Reiser noted as deniers and assistants.
Common Pleas Court in Butler County heard three Middletown-bound cases. Thomas Howard pled guilty to grand theft and awaits Jan 2 sentencing after a presentence investigation. Philip Lattimer and Daniel Moore faced marijuana cultivation charges with a suppression motion sustained. Henry Reed pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing, fined 200 dollars, plus costs, and 30 days in jail. original charge was breaking and entering.
The Middletown Public Library plans two holiday story hour programs for children. Miss Marianna Henderson leads the Monday session at 6 30 p m for 45 to 60 minutes in the Community Room. The Friday December 27 program at 10 a m, in the Community Room, is presented by Miss Sarah Fershee in association with the Keep Christ in Christmas committee. Both events feature stories and filmstrips for youngsters aged four to about ten.
Salvator Vannuzzi 56, longtime Lebanon Raceway figure known for Doc Brown's Tips, died in Warren County jail after being arrested for public intoxication. Jailer checked him at 9 36 p m. three minutes later Deputy Todd found no life. Sheriff notes prior heart problems. body sent to Hamilton County morgue for autopsy.
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