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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
2
Petitioners seeking to set aside Franklin Council election results were given 15 days to file in Warren County Common Pleas Court. The report names local officials and references the November 4 vote and court process.
Crosby Bean of Armco Metal Products has been named council chief of the Mound Builders Area Council for the 1976 Boy Scout Jamboree at Wright Patterson AFB in June. He will coordinate troops and volunteers for the Bicentennial celebration and has a history of leadership in camp financing and fundraiser roles. A separate public complaint over campaign literature led to a hearing, with a second session scheduled for Jan. 8.
Police charged Arthur Vick with felonious assault and complicity to grand theft and Mark Wagner with grand theft after a midnight stabbing and robbery at Terrace Hair Fashions on Jackson Lane. Ruth Rogers, 39, was hospitalized with severe throat and chest wounds. Police recovered the stolen cash and a gun. the weapon used was not found.
James Otis Yost 69 of 2838 Shartle St died at Middletown Hospital after one day as a patient. He retired from Aeronca in 1971 after 15 years as a machinist. Services Saturday at 10 a.m. at Butler County Memorial Park chapel with private graveside earlier today for Pearl Ward 91. Fred Green Hamilton funeral director will have noon Monday services at Second Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery. William C. Cowan 70 of 509 S Front St private services listed. Survivors include wife Katherine son James mother Maggie Yost two brothers Harold and Arnold two sisters Goldie Meadows and Mildred Burgess and one grandchild. Burial and viewing details included for multiple local obituaries and corrections to prior notices.
An 18 year old Monroe man Todd Miltenberger was treated at Middletown Hospital for a stab wound to the abdomen after a late night knife attack during a car confrontation on Roosevelt Boulevard. He reported three men in a nearby car, two pulling knives on Stanley Street.
The 36 employees at two local Burger Chef restaurants chose to forgo a year’s end gathering and gifts and gave $76 in total to Middletown’s Doty House to support work with mentally challenged children. David Dunn and Debbie Fitzpatrick presented the check to Doty House administrator Dr Henry Meece as staff provided food for the ceremony.
William Harrison of Insurance Associates was chosen president for the 1976 77 term at a recent Middletown Rotary board meeting. Sam Gurwell was elected vice president and Marty Miller secretary treasurer. They assume office July 1.
A 26 year old Carlisle man was injured about 3 a.m. while helping fight a house fire at 5731 Fairview Drive. He was treated at Middletown Hospital. The car involved was driven by 17 year old Richard C. Thomas. Police say the incident is under investigation.
Melvin P. Ruder 36, Fairfield assistant director of safety and service, was chosen by the Trenton City Council to be city manager effective January 1. He led a $12 million budget, directed federal grants for sewer and police programs, and oversaw park development and employee matters. Ruder will relocate with his wife and four children to Trenton, earning a $16,500 salary.
Eight hours of fighting between Montoneros ERP guerrillas and security forces on the outskirts of Buenos Aires killed at least 101 people, including 85 guerrillas, 10 civilians, and 6 soldiers. The attack involved about 500 guerrillas and disrupted a vast suburban zone ten miles south of the city.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled the Civil Rights Commission lacked jurisdiction to issue a complaint against Republic Steel and affiliated unions after conciliation efforts had begun but not completed. The decision involves Republic Steel, United Steelworkers Union, AFL-CIO, and several locals.
Two missionaries from New York were hospitalized after their car failed to maneuver a curve on Ohio 747 north of the Hamilton line. Diana Kobilca 23 in ICU and Mark Hickler 24 in fair condition were passengers with Jerzy Zamecki 22 of Cincinnati who was treated and released. The car struck a power pole, hitting a cafe and dairy sign as power remained out two hours.
President Ford signed a compromise tax bill extending 1975 tax cuts through mid-1976 after a months long battle with Congress. The measure prevents tax increases for the average worker and was linked to a pledge to curb federal spending.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will be honored at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in St. Louis. It will receive recognition in membership information local affairs national legislative affairs and rural crime research.
A Trenton man, Robert Couts, 29, said he stopped to help a person needing a car battery jump near Woodsdale Road and Augspurger Road in Butler County. He was struck on the head and robbed. about $300 was taken from his wallet found nearby. deputies noted he smelled of alcohol.
A fire gutted the Eck Miller Moving and Storage Co. warehouse in Owensboro Kentucky causing an estimated 1 million dollars in losses. Owner Ed Clark says no injuries were reported.
Two suspects arrested for a burglary at an apartment on Riviera Drive. James Perdue, 19, is charged with breaks and entering and disorderly conduct. A 15-year-old was also arrested and referred to juvenile officers. Entry occurred between 6 and 7 am. a stereo and TV reported missing. Arrests followed at Brown's Run Road with Butler County officers.
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