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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1970

Page

2

Nothing But Sex Films Dominates Jerome Theater Scene

Jerome Idaho residents watch a single theater show only adult films. Owner DeWayne Foust says triple X movies bring steady profits after initial losses, drawing 100 patrons per night from six counties. Local pastors fear moral impact while petition drives push for closure.

Jerome, Idaho DeWayne Foust X-Construction Foust Ferguson Camp Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Mormon Bob Cooper Jerome First Baptist Church Idaho Jerome

Nevada AG-elect backs prostitution as state status

LAS VEGAS AP Atty general elect Robert List says he does not plan to push a statewide ban on prostitution. He supports current regulation and favors a legislature move only if rural brothels are inadequately overseen. List notes Storey County’s legal framework as unique and views Nevada’s stance as acceptable to local standards.

Las Vegas Reno Storey County Carson City List Nevada

Parole violator kills Steubenville officer in recon arrest

Steubenville A.P. report states Mingo Junction police Lt. Michael Maguschak was shot dead while investigating a prowler call. Parole violator Donald Nickerson, from Columbus, allegedly fled after two prior escapes. A local resident, Ray Wolpert, fired a shotgun blast at Nickerson, who had hidden in a home after leaping from a second story window. Deputies had pursued Nickerson on a pickup order. He earlier exchanged fire with deputies at a house and escaped into a wooded area.

Steubenville Nickerson Wolpert Sheriff's Columbus

Libya gains independence under United Nations auspices

Libya becomes the first nation to win independence with United Nations support, marking a historic moment in postwar decolonization. The move signals international recognition and a shift toward self rule after decades of colonial governance.

Libya The United Nations

County Crashes Injure One

A 16 year old Somerville youth was injured when his southbound car left the road and struck a concrete bridge on Ost Elkin road near the Butler Preble county line. He was taken to MecCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford for treatment. No injuries were reported in a separate early morning two car crash on S Main Street.

Hamilton Somerville Ost Elkin Road Butler-Preble James Ray Buki J Terrace Acres

Fire kills mother and four children in Ohio home

In Willoughby Ohio a mother Sheila Horner 27 and her four children Yvonne 6 David Jr 5 Vernadette 15 months and Cathy 5 died of smoke inhalation in a Waldamere Road house fire that firefighters say started in a recreation room and uniformed flames. David Horner Sr. was treated for shock and smoke inhalation. Fire Chief Reed Fairley called the blaze the most tragic of his 50 year career. cause not yet determined.

Willougnby Ohio Lake County Memorial Hospital West Sheila Horner Yvonne David Jr Vernadette Cathy David Horner Sr Horner Reed Fairley Waldamere Road Fairley Fairey

Rock Slide Kills 19 Israeli Soldiers and 1 Civilian

TEL AVIV AP Funerals and an investigation were under way after a rock slide at a military camp near the Jordan border killed 19 soldiers and one civilian and injured 10. Authorities ruled out sabotage, calling it a natural disaster. A geologist cited erosion from heavy rains. some settlers and guerrillas claimed explosives or sonic booms were involved.

Tel Aviv Dead Sea Israel Hakikar Haim Barlew Amman

Warren County Deliberates OKI Budget Impact

Warren County commissioners weigh remaining funds to decide if they can meet OKI's 28,400 demand within the 1.1 million ORI budget. They wait on Auditor Spaeth’s report and anticipate tax revenue certification for 1971 to determine affordability and potential tax options.

Oki Planning Authority Les Spaeth Harry Cornett Cornett

Reiff Takes Oath Early in Butler County Office

Butler County Commissioner-elect Arthur F. Reiff, a Democrat, received the oath of office from Common Pleas Judge Arthur Fiehrer this morning, ahead of his official start next week. Judge Clem Y Indeld Jr. also took office for a fourth term as Butler County Area One court judge. The board reviewed 1970 accomplishments and the progress of the new jail under construction, with completion expected around April 1 and demolition of the old jail to begin soon after. Commissioners moved meetings to Monday morning at 8:30 and kept Thursday meetings.

Milton Butler County Arthur F. Reiff Common Pleas Arthur 4. Fiehrer Reifs Donald S. Bacon Fiehrer Clem 'Y Indeld Jr

Tomorrow's deadlines for New Year's Day Journal edition

Early deadlines take effect tomorrow with offices closing for the holiday. Revised times set for classified ads at 9 a.m., women's news at 9, sports at 3:38, and obituaries at 4 p.m.

Journal Noosa Empoyes

Deaths and Funerals: Fred Sander and Howard Griest

Fred Sander 90 longtime Middletown barber died at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. Services Saturday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. burial Woodside Cemetery. Memorials to St Paul’s United Church of Christ. Howard A. Griest 52 centerville native died suddenly at Antioch Temple in Dayton from a heart attack. Services Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. survivors include daughter Terry Griest and sisters.

Fred R. Sander Sherman Ave Middletown Hospital Mr. Sander Woodlawn Avenue Crawford Street Middletown St. Paul’s Thomas Ruth Krebs Oxford McCoy- Leffler Robert McNamara Woodside Cemetery St. Paul's United, Church of Christ Howard A. Griest Centerville Midletown Antioch Temple Dayton Griest Middletown High School University of Cincinnati Jaine Terry Griest Miami, Fla Fred Nickell Leah May Fumera

Vivian J. Boykin dies in Florida at 69 in Harbor Bluff

Vivian J. Boykin 69 formerly of Middletown died early today at her Harbor Bluff Florida home. She and husband William moved to Florida in 1958 where he presided over Boykin Motors Dodge Plymouth and she served as secretary treasurer. Surviving are husband daughter Barbara Marr two brothers Frank Jenkins Wade Jenkins. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Hubbell Funeral Home in Belleair Bluffs with calling hours Friday.

Vivian J. Boykin Middletown Harbor Bluff Fla William Florida Boykin Motors Dodge- Plymouth Boykin Barbara Marr Grosse Point Shores Mich Frank Jenkins Wade Jenkins Clearwater Hubbell Belleair Bluffs

Preble 4 H Leader Named CAC Post in Warren County

Lebanon Ohio Charles G Replogle 31 of Eaton is named to succeed John Beasley as director of the Warren County Community Action Commission next month Beasley resigns December 9 to lead a nine county regional development district Beasley heads to Appalachian Ohio Replogle formerly 4 H extension agent for Warren County and plans to move to Lebanon next week and to be married January 23.

Lebanon Preble County Warren County Community Action Commission Charles G. Replogle Barron St Eaton John Beasley Beasley Ohio Appalachian Replogle Warren County 4-H Altoona (Pa Penn State Indiana State Miami Ohio State

Service for Robert Shields 82 Former Middleton Resident

Robert R. Shields 82 formerly of Middleton will have services at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Brig. Robert Baker officiating. Burial will be in the funeral home grounds. Shields died Tuesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton.

Robert .R. Shields Middleton Joseph. R. Baker & Sons Brig Robert Baker Woodside Shields Veterans Administration Hospital Deyton

Deaths in Hamilton Area Services This Week

Mrs Sallie Houck 95 of 1816 Grand Blvd to receive Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church rites today. William Walder 80 formerly of 3010 Griesmer Ave Mass of the Resurrection 9 am Saturday at St Stephen s Church. Infant son of Mr and Mrs James Hensley 427 Bingham St services today Rose Hill Memorial Park. Gordon Murphy 54 of Fairfield services 10 am Saturday Proeschel.

Hamilton Sallie Houck Grand Blvd Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church William Walder Griesmer Ave St. Stephen's Church James Hensley Bingham St Rose Hill Memorial Park Gordon Murphy Fairfield Proeschel

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