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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1974
Page
2
A mine disaster at Lievin in northwestern France killed 36 miners and injured six after a coal dust explosion 2300 feet underground. Most survivors were burned and rushed to hospitals as authorities blamed dust levels and noted the incident followed a five day holiday break.
The Associated Press reports winter storms hit the Midwest with snow and freezing rain across Missouri Illinois and Indiana while rain extended to Texas and Louisiana. Snow piled in Lincoln Nebraska and Iowa to Wisconsin with up to 6 inches in Olympia Washington up to 10 inches in New Mexico and 34 inches in Astoria Oregon. Travel advisories spread from Washington and Oregon to Montana as the Cascades faced heavy snow and rain drenched coastal areas.
Thanom Kittikachorn, ex field marshal and ousted dictator, returned to Thailand and was placed under house arrest. Student leaders demand trial for the 72 civilians killed during the October 1973 uprising. Thanom arrived from Boston with his wife aboard a Lufthansa flight.
Middletown Jaycees wrapped up the second annual Christmas dinner serving 190 children and about 30 parents with gifts from the Monroe Optimist Club and radios from the Jaycees. Marva Sampson organized invites and selection, Rev. Joe Harvey provided facilities, Luther Smith coordinated food, and extra meals were donated to Barbara Park Convalescent Center.
Sixty eight pre election Statements of contributions and expenditures were sent to the Ohio Elections Commission by the secretary of state for possible violations of the new campaign expense reporting law. One statement was from the Ohio state government.
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown says the Butler Democratic Party failed to file a complete addendum within the four day window after a November request. A partial addendum arrived later, and most gaps involve corporate contributions. Representatives were unavailable for comment.
Petitions for dissolution granted for numerous couples including Victoria and Everett Carter at 1911 Wayne Ave and 214 McKinley St. Names list many complainants and respondents with addresses in Trenton Hamilton Lexington Ky and nearby. Cases cite neglect cruelty habitual drunkenness and separate without cohabitation in two years.
Clark County officials urged school districts in Piqua and Springfield to consider closing to conserve natural gas and save jobs. State leaders warned disruptions are likely as Columbia Gas cuts supply, with 2.6 million students at home causing higher overall fuel use.
Deaths and funeral notices for Robert Tolson 74 of 1904 Lambertson St and others in Germantown and nearby areas. Details include survivors, funeral services at Grand Avenue Church of God and John A Arpp Funeral Home, burial plans, and visitation times. Also mentions Ingrid Vogelsang age 6 and General Williams 83 with service and burial notes.
South Middletown firemen battled a blaze in the caboose of an Armco Steel Corp hot metal train on S Main Street. Officials say an oil heater likely started the fire. Firemen used a pumper, arriving shortly before 8:30 a.m., and extinguished the flames within about ten minutes.
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller and wife Happy entertain as Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and his wife join them in San Juan Puerto Rico where the party arrived just hours earlier.
A car being towed by a Curry Ford wrecker at 1735 Tytus Ave veered when the tow car’s steering unlocked. It struck a parked car then pushed a second into a third, causing $600, $600, and $500 damages. No citation issued to driver Robert Couts Jr.
A 10 year old boy Christopher Carrier was found by a hunter in the Big Cypress Swamp and reunited with his parents at Naples Community Hospital. He had several injuries including a head wound and possible cigarette burn marks. His father offered a $10,000 reward for information.
Tax agency notes part-time work beyond full-time duties can incur self-employment tax. D L James Jr identifies examples from home services to rental lodging and various trades. If net earnings exceed 400 dollars, a tax return and self-employment tax are due even without other filing requirements. Also mentions Germany and Italy recognizing Franco's government in Spain on November 18, 1936.
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