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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1970
Page
3
A mass pickup of 400000 dimes ends on the Massachusetts Turnpike as 25 maintenance workers using vacuum devices recover coins from a tipped tour of a Denver mint shipment to the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. Souvenir seekers kept away.
Eight members of Charles Manson's alleged "family" were ordered to testify at his murder and conspiracy trial over the Tate and LaBianca killings. The March 30 date was set as Manson sought a venue change. Linda Kasabian, pregnant, is among those supported in court as the others watched Manson act as his own attorney.
Seven young Californians sue to void last December's draft lottery arguing the physical mix biased the selection. They seek a new lottery and a temporary restraining order while alleging due process violations under the Fifth Amendment. Named defendants include Selective Service director Lt. Gen. Hershey and California director Ogden.
Scuba diving course offered at the YMCA runs Feb 14 through April 1 for ages 15 and up. Instructor Bill Kessen of West Carrollton, a professional diver, leads the program. Fee is 45 dollars for members and 55 dollars for nonmembers. Equipment and a textbook provided. Mail or in person registration at the YMCA with a 10-dollar deposit. Classes meet Saturdays 1 30 to 5 30 p.m.
State liquor stores will be closed Thursday for Lincoln's birthday and again Monday February 23 in observance of Washington's birthday since it falls on Sunday. The closures apply to state employees.
A color television set valued at $300 and a .38 revolver were stolen last night from Lucille R. Rader at 1015 Oxford State Road. Also reported, Floyd Vickers lost a radio transmitter valued at $150 from his 1957 pickup. Frank Hughes noted a window broken at Nancy Cottongim’s residence on Manitee Street.
The YMCA sponsored candy sale runs Feb 14 to March 7 with third to eighth graders eligible. Top seller wins a bicycle. prizes vary. Participants will sell Thin Mints and receive distribution instructions at 10 a.m. Feb 14. Parental permission slips are required and available at the youth department.
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