Escapees' Hearing Continued in Franklin Court
Franklin police report two men, James D. Majors and Willie Butler, captured after Sunday's jail escape, faced auto theft charges in Franklin Municipal Court. They will remain jailed until Monday pending Vanderburgh County papers and further hearings. Majors faces a first degree burglary case and Butler a federal interstate firearms transport warrant.
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Franklin
Indiana
Frank Harbach
James D. Majors
Willie Butler
Majors
Butler
City awaits union decision on 5.5 percent offer
City officials told reporters they were awaiting word from Local 856 AFL-CIO on whether to accept a 5.5 percent wage and fringe benefit increase. A two year wage and price control plan was offered after a final negotiating session with a federal mediator. The current contract expires midnight today but may be extended if both sides agree.
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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes ‘Union
Afl-Cio
Richard Clark
City Cae
Dale Helsel
Notable visitors spark debate in Middletown 1971
In Middletown during 1971 prominent political and civil figures spoke at events and met locals. Attendees included Dick Gregory Whitney Young Jr. Sen Fred Harris Reid Buckley and Julian Bond. Japanese Ambassador Nobuhiro Ushiba attended Japan Week. Secretary Rogers Morton toured Africo. Young made a lasting impact with a January talk urging real action on racial issues, then died in Africa the following month.
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Middletown Lane
Dick Gregory
Whitney Young Jr
National League
Fred Harris
Reid Buckley
Julian Bond
Nobuhiro Ushiba
Japan
Rogers Morton
Africo
Young
Middletown Area
Deadlines Revised for News Obits and Sports
Saturday deadlines shift to 10 am for news and obituaries while sports receive an 8 am cutoff. News department hours now run from 6 to 8 o'clock.
Jury Gets Death Case In Camden Woman's Death
Preble County grand jury will weigh manslaughter charges against David Sparks Lester Sparks and Beverly Sparks in the Dec 23 death of Shirley Ann Williams 21 of Camden. All three are jailed on 2000 bond. Williams died from a glass splinter after a fight at her Camden home. Her husband Gilbert was injured.
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Eaton
Preble County
Indiana
Camden
David Sparks
Lester Sparks
Lester
Beverly
Preble Count
Shirley Ann Williams
Middletown Tree Burning Scheduled for Thursday Evening
South Middletown residents are asked to place trees by the rear or front yard for visibility. The community service at Damon Park will be conducted by Rev. Rodney Williams of the First Church of God on Yankee Road and pickups continue through Thursday.
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South Middletown
Damon Park
Clester Brewer
Rodney Williams
First Church ‘of God
Yankee Road
Break-ins raise losses to four thousand dollars
The wave of thefts across the area peaked yesterday and last night with loot valued over 4,000 dollars. Major losses occurred at an apartment complex and a pizza shop, where beer cases, microphones, wine glasses, and champagne bottles were taken. Police noted broken windows and a two foot hole as entry, with thieves leaving opened bottles behind. Additional losses included a revolver, a billfold with credit cards, a bottle of wine, a six pack of soft drinks, tools, and a pool cue from several addresses.
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Jhae
Taylor Ave
James Joss
S. Verigy Parkway
Waite St
Carl Fugett
Carmen Jeffery
Grand Ave
Leroy McDonald
Dangerous Ruling Sparks Ohio Judicial Dispute
Hamilton County judge Marrs faces criticism from Howard Eley and others over a narcotics case ruling. Debate centers on whether an out of county judge can impose sentences and how accountability to voters may be affected. Brenneman, a first offender, was involved and a reassignment to a different judge was sought.
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Hamilton
Robert Marrs
Butler County
Common Pleas Court
Volved
Howard Eley
Darke County
Ohio Supreme
Marrs
Dee Brenneman
Jurewclen
Eley
Brenneman
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Wind damages Franklin milk store roof in storm repair
Repairs began at the Lawson Milk Store on 900 E 2nd St Franklin after winds ripped off the roof and water damaged items. Manager Wendall Holt cited an estimated loss unclear while crews replace the roof and walls are checked for structural damage. Early estimates put losses at 90000 with about a month of construction. Easter completion was planned. An official from the church project anticipated late today as investigators assess the laminated wood arches and site clearance.
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Lawson
E. 2Nd St
Franklin
Wendall Holt
E. I
Brewer Leaves City Post After Early Year Plans
Brewer resigns from the City Commission chamber and outlines travel to Virginia and Florida before late April. He and his wife plan golf trips and consider further sports. A former Middletown fullback and high school baseball player, he later joined Cincinnati Gas & Electric in 1925 and, in 1943, took charge of city traffic lights and electrical devices.
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City Commission Chamber of the
Florida
Brewer
Tee Dene
Middletown Middies
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Suit Seeks Stiffer Emission Standards
The Natural Resources Defense Council filed a suit in US District Court seeking a declaratory judgment that the EPA's 1975 emission standards do not meet Congressional intent to reduce emissions enough to insure general air quality standards.
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Washington
The
Natural Resources Defense Council
EPA
Job prospects look grim in 1972 Middletown area
Mid dletown Butler County faces its worst unemployment in a decade with state forecasts predicting little relief in 1972. Officials anticipate a continued winter slump, few major hires, and reliance on layoffs, though some firms like Frigidaire and Armco forecast partial recovery as early as February.
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David Driver
Middletown
Butler County
Robinson
Butlers
Butler
Hamilton Obes
New Coverage To Hike Jobless Totals In Ohio
Unemployment claims are expected to rise after January 1 as a renewed Ohio law extends coverage to more unemployed people. Officials forecast a 50 percent rise in Middletown in 1972, with claims averaging over 1,500 weekly. The bill expands eligibility to state agencies private firms nonprofit groups and school districts. The extension aims to align with national standards and improve accuracy of jobless counts. An expected surge of 400 new claimants next week may follow extended benefits starting January 3.
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Ohio
William A Robinson
CES
Middletown
Warren County
William A. Robinson
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
OBES
Vail Avenue
Clinton Street
Renema
William Papier
GBES
Columbus
Robinson
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SEN
Union
S. Middletown
City Post
Sorg Paper Co
Frigidaire
Dayton
Miami Valley
Armco Steel Corp
Middletown Works
Dovid E. Reichelderfer
Aeronca, Inc
Middletown Hospital
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