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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
2
The Middletown Public Library board slashed the 1978 budget from 612 300 to 504 257 due to lower estimated intangible tax revenue. Tax receipts for 1977 stood at 447 000 with 409 000 forecast for 1978. A Jan 3 meeting will review revised figures and a possible match to prior year.
The Butler County Zoning Board of Appeals denied Pollyanna Ellison a variance to finish a house off Michael Road in Madison Township by a 4 to 0 vote. Building officials found 1010 feet of road frontage on a private easement, and despite a stop order the foundation was formed and concrete poured. The board noted a 1973 variance had only allowed one prior house on the 25 acre site, with no further variances granted since.
Lebanon prepares for the film Harper Valley PTA to screen May 24 at a Southwest Ohio theater. Executive Producer Phil Borack says the project is in the can and a rough cut will be reviewed December 30. The film stars Barbara Eden and Nanette Fabray with Nelson Riddle as composer.
Burglars stole two rings and a watch valued at 525 dollars from the residence of Alex Baggetts Jr at 807 10th Ave. A window was broken to enter. Police investigated Monday.
Butler County deputies arrested three Middletown men after a Tuesday morning break in at Hello Peggy tavern in Trenton area. Bradley Spencer 19 David Fraley 20 and Kenny Manning 27 faced break in charges after a clerk reported the 2:10 a.m. theft from the Oxford State Road bar.
The American Physical Therapy Association ended its nationwide advertising ban allowing therapists to disclose fees and factual information. Ohio Chapter President Frank M. Pierson notes expanded health care use and insurance coverage, but warns the public lacks pricing and service comparisons.
Lt Earl Smith, a veteran with multiple commendations, promoted to captain to replace retiring Capt William Brewer who leaves after 28 years. Smith, 48, has led detective work in narcotics and drug investigations and contributed to the Franklin Project case.
Dr. John R. Perkins a pediatrician with 30 years at Children’s Medical Center and Middletown schools as a parttime physician and medical consultant was honored by the Middletown Sertoma Club last night. He serves as medical liaison for Teen-Age Parent program and faculty meetings.
The Salvation Army reports a $400 theft denting kettle totals with yesterday’s collections at $4,589.30, $160 below last year. Mail solicitation reached $10,669.98, $600 under year. 360 basket applications filed versus 505 last year as radar screening cuts aid. Over 1,000 toys distributed and gifts sent to nursing homes. Handkerchief shirts for men and crochet pins for women will be issued, and War Cry magazine is distributed.
Indira Gandhi resigns from the Congress Party's governing council to push a bid for party president against Brahamananda Reddy. Observers warn failure could trigger another split as in 1969 when she led a faction to form the New Congress Party.
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