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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
9
The Middletown Public Library may end its special children’s program series tomorrow depending on school closures. The daily sessions from 2 to 4 pm in the children's department have had a mixed success, and a reduced schedule from 2 to 3 pm will continue if schools remain closed. Tomorrow features a Valentine crafting session for youngsters.
City Commissioner Ray Fening criticized the emergency passage of the 22 page 1977 salary ordinance on December 4 noting he and others were unaware of pay increases for police supervisors and the administrative assistant to the city manager. Officials said raises were administrative per a 1973 IACP study. The ordinance spans 35 ranges with six steps each. top step in range 29 yields about $21,588.32.
A Vietnam War veteran Perry Johnson of 614 Cleveland St was forced from his home after a 1 hour 40 minute standoff with 13 police officers. Tear gas driven Johnson onto the porch where he was cuffed. His son John escaped from the roof with minor injuries. Police recovered long guns pistols knives and ammo. Johnson faced felonious assault charges after the incident in Middletown.
A stuck gas valve on a furnace at 411 Greenup Court caused an estimated 150 damage fire yesterday. Franklin firemen arrived around 3:35 p.m. found the fire out, aided by bystanders, and evacuated nearby homes during the incident. No gunshots were fired and the department stood by during the stand off while a small bedroom fire from tear gas canisters was extinguished. Chief Dwyer praised the firefighters for calm and effective action. The police and city officials discussed ordinance debates and staff pay upgrades at a separate meeting, noting scheduling and procedural concerns. The total cited loss was 24 776.86.
The Fraternal Order of Police vows another affirmative action if wage inequities persist. A Feb 21 deadline was set after an FOP meeting to press for city concessions, with a statement from FDP attorney Doug Bench promising strong language. The previous action aimed to speed up traffic and panel ticket issuance.
Police say two 15 year olds Todd Hogsten and Bruce Welser were arrested in a stolen car last week and confessed to 70 burglaries dating back to 1972. The total loss from the 70 burglaries reached 5529 dollars with at least 425 dollars in damages. They faced multiple charges and were sent to a juvenile detention center after court appearance.
President Carter declared a state of emergency in Ohio to unlock federal aid for snow and ice removal on highways and transportation arteries. Gov Rhodes had requested help after a severe weekend storm and subzero temperatures. Robert Connor of FHA was named federal coordinating officer to marshal relief, as Dunn planned to designate eligible areas.
Middletown's new law director Denis Daly paid 23 dollars in fines at Hamilton Municipal Court this morning. A radio report claimed a warrant for Daly’s arrest had been issued for six meter violations in Hamilton in 1974 and 1975. The court confirmed a 1975 warrant, with 18 dollars for the violations and 5 dollars for the warrant. Daly could not be reached. the city normally does not pursue warrants across jurisdictions for meter fines.
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