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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
10
Valley News reports advisory council plans for Franklin schools and the formation of a committee. Gadd, a former Dayton resident, urges the new board to adopt bylaws and seek a unanimous decision in favor of creating the advisory group before Supt takes office.
West Elkton parents of Gary Lee Smith a minor sue Federal Mutual Insurance Co for 2628 damages alleging injuries on Beechwood Avenue at West Elkton. The suit names Gary Lee Smith's guardians and the insurer as defendants in a civil action.
Franklin report says 15 needy families received Christmas food boxes from the Eagles post. Harold Perkins, president, notes the entertainment committee originated the idea and this is the first year of the distribution.
A South African firm offers air hijacking insurance at 5.60 per day for adults and 1.40 for children, covering up to three months.
A National Science Foundation grant of 58651 funds Miami University to run its 13th Summer Institute in Science for Secondary School teachers in Oxford. Directed by Dr. Bruce V. Weidner the eight week program runs June 19 to August 11 with 35 teachers, offering 15 to 16 credit hours and stipends including travel allowances.
The Scotch pine in Ohio plantations shows careful management. About 1,522 trees surveyed. 75 percent may become quality trees, with seven to eight years in the ground. Fertilization, spraying for pests and diseases, weed control, and brushing are standard practices to ensure high quality Ohio Christmas trees.
Waynesville officials rejected a 600 donation from American Legion Post 615 intended to keep Police Chief Lemay through January. They say funds won’t solve the fiscal crisis and plan to close the police department end of month unless a solution arises. Warren County deputies will provide protection. Sheriff Wallace has not yet discussed details.
Extension economist Lois Simonds reports U.S. consumers spent 114 billion dollars on all food in 1970, averaging 557 per person. Ninety percent of spending was for domestic farm foods and ten percent for imports such as bananas coffee and tea.
The farm debt has climbed to 60 billion dollars, about five times the 1960 level, with experts predicting a possible doubling by 1980. Present lenders may meet the needs of smaller farmers, while larger producers face growing pressure.
In Colombo a coroner's court cites a figure hugging miniskirt as the cause of the death of a 19 year old girl. The girl was boarding a train when the tight skirt hindered leg movement causing a fall and fatal injuries.
NEW YORK AP reports the public began exchanging greeting cards as a popular practice, with Americans expected to buy more than seven billion cards this year. The piece notes John Scum of a card shop chain commenting on rising card sales and long-standing traditions.
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