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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1969
Page
5
Rep Barry Levey says the 108th General Assembly is criticized for a slow startup with far fewer bills introduced than in the 107th. He notes 37 bills now versus 374 two years ago and argues the longer session covered much ground in education riot control judicial reform and bank reform.
In a weekly interview District 39 leader Levey discusses the shift to annual sessions and their effect on processing bills. He notes a budget of 5.8 billion for the biennium with increases across welfare education and health services while vowing no new taxes. He cites expediting Rt 122 west and warns against per pupil tax base shifts harming local funding.
In a London Ohio municipal court session defendant Tommy Fitzpatrick, 22, and his cousin William Dana Jusin testified about alleged threats and lying in court. Tests to determine truth were agreed for both. Several defendants faced fines or jail for drunkenness, fleeing accidents, or disorderly conduct.
In Los Angeles AP report, defense moves to quash Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s indictment fail after his mother Mary Sirhan testifies to limited income. Sirhan reveals a 1967 net of 431 from various jobs as jurors ponder grand jury representativeness.
General Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio recalls about 20000 9.0x15 Safety Jet tires produced after January 1 1968 for failing to meet minimum endurance standards. President M J Morger directs dealers to replace defective tires at no charge with a comparable tire upon return.
In Chicago report the Rural Electrification Board notes that 98.4 percent of farms now have access to central-station electric service marking a high level of nationwide electrification and indicating continuing rural modernization.
Ronald Hartbarger reported 10 pigeons worth 36 stolen after a thief cut an outside cage. It marked the sixth pigeon theft since last summer. An intruder broke a door glass at Lonzo Hensley’s home and fled when confronted at 9 17 p.m.
Mrs Herbert Reinartz of 605 15th Avenue reported thieves broke a rear door glass between 7 am and 10 pm yesterday and stole two antique gold rings. Police were notified of the break in and theft.
Harvard Arts and Sciences votes 207 to 150 to withdraw ROTC course credits and end use of university facilities for ROTC. The faculty asks the Harvard Corporation to abolish ROTC instructor appointments and decide by the Defense Department on continuing the program nonacademically.
Rep. Donald E. Lukens and Sen. Thomas Dodd urge a cease fire and peace in Biafra without U S military involvement. Lukens notes Biafra fighters will not surrender and warns Communist influence harms Nigeria’s future security.
In NICE France AP report Andre Malraux minister for cultural affairs was sprayed with red paint by a protesting artist who called it a cultural act during a ceremony to lay the cornerstone for a Marc Chagall museum. The assailant Pinoncelli said he aimed to attack as a statement against painting. Malraux declined charges and defended Chagall noting the museum will hold about 60 Chagall works valued at $2 million.
Korea, long known as the Hermit Kingdom, began opening to the outside world after the 1882 treaty with the United States. The agreement signaled a shift in foreign relations and initiated broader contacts in the region.
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