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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1972

Page

6

Two British Soldiers Die as Jeep Bomb Hits Near Border

Belfast AP report says a road mine, likely IRA planted, blew up a British army jeep near the border, killing two soldiers. In Belfast a gunman wounded in a police clash died in hospital, raising Northern Ireland’s death toll to 243 in the sectarian conflict, with 37 this year. Bombs exploded in Belfast and Armagh. troops battled youths in Coalisland. Talks prospects linger as London considers limited tweaks to internment while Faulkner pushes to keep it intact.

Belfast Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland Armagh Coalisland

Infections Double Since Hexachlorophene Scare

The National Center for Disease Control reports 166 staphylococcal infection cases in 24 nurseries across 23 hospitals, up from 74 cases a week earlier. Most infections are minor skin conditions with no fatalities, though some strains resist penicillin and other antibiotics, while methicillin remains effective.

Washington National Center For Disease Control Atlanta Food and Drug Administration American Academy of Pediatrics NCDC FDA

Governor Demonstrates Sharp Shooting at Range

Gov Winfield Dunn visited the Tennessee Highway Patrol target range this week and fired ten shots in two attempts. He hit the center of five man-sized targets from a standing position and then achieved five more hits when asked to shoot from the hip.

Jackson, Tenn Winfield Dunn Tennessee Highway Patrol Dunn

Ohio per pupil education investment rises to 739

The Ohio Department of Education reports $739 spent per pupil in 1970-71 for primary and secondary education, up $61 from the prior year. State School Superintendent Martin Essex notes the figure will rise further as the larger education budget takes effect.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Education Martin Essex

Housewife Charged In Slaying Of Judge

Naomi Stout, 42, of East Orange, is charged with murder in the death of Essex County Judge Roger Yancey who died after gunshot wounds suffered in a Newark motel. Yancey, 67, had been named a county court judge in 1960 and previously served in the Meyner administration.

Newark N.J East Orange Essex County Roger Yancey New Jersey Naomi Stout Stout Yancey Gateway- Downtowner Martland Medical Center Kenneth Melchior Robert B. Meyner Meyner

Amphetamine Production Slashed 80 Percent for 1972

The Justice Department orders 1972 amphetamine quotas cut to 1564 kilograms and 969 kilograms for methamphetamine. Previous year totals were 9356 and 4926 respectively. The cuts cover medical research and export needs while maintaining stocks. Surgeon General Steinfeld urged a smaller cut but supported further reductions after review.

Washington Justice Department John E. Ingersoll Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Ingersoll U.S Jesse L. Steinfeld

Driver Not Hurt In One Car Wreck

Thomas C. Swinford 29 of 5529 Liberty Fairfield Road escaped injury when his southbound car ran off Woodsdale Road north of Wayne Madison Road and struck a mailbox and a post. Deputies said an approaching car crowded him off the road.

Hamilton Thomas C. Swinford Liberty- Fairfeild Road Woodsdale Road Wayne-Madison Road Butler County

Adventist Pastor Morford to Speak at Sabbath Service

Pastor Ivan Morford will speak on What He Taught He Was at the 11 30 a.m. worship service tomorrow at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath school begins at 10 a.m.

Ivan Morford Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Britain Rattled as Power Blackouts Hit Across Nation

Britain endures rotating blackouts as a coal strike enters its fifth week with up to eight hours without electricity daily. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben faced outages while 80 percent of homes rely on electricity for heat. Age Concern cites seven elderly deaths in Newcastle linked to fuel shortages. Hospitals exempt from cuts.

London Age Concern Newcastle

Toledo Youth Killed in Two Car Crash Near Lambertville

Mark Nelson, 16, of Toledo died in a two vehicle crash on a county road near Lambertville Michigan just north of Toledo on Thursday night. The collision involved another vehicle and prompted authorities to investigate the wreck.

Toledo, Ohio Mark Nelson Toledo Lambertville Mich

Cop Is Harvard Graduate Cop Is Harvard Graduate

John Pippin became Harvard College’s first graduate to join the Harvard campus police. The 22 year old from Dallas, Texas, studied German history and chose police work because he wanted a job he enjoys and believes helps make the world a better place. He patrols a regular campus beat and expects to consider graduate school later, noting friends were surprised at his choice but have softened.

Cambridge Mass John Pippin Harvard Pippin Dallas Tex

Paper Drive to Benefit Explorer Post 6 Plans

A weekend paper drive by Explorer Post 6, sponsored by the Men's Club of the First United Methodist Church, will run at Rosedale Elementary School 4601 Sophie Ave. Andrew Titus, drive chairman, says a truck will collect papers tomorrow 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Call 423-1231 to arrange pickup. Funds support Explorer activities including a post trip to the Bahamas.

Men’s Club The First United Methodist Church Rosedale Sophie Ave Andrew Titus Bahamas

Farmer Howard Locke Dies in Springfield

Howard "Bill" Locke, 56, Clark County farmer active in Farm Bureau and Grange circles, died Thursday of a heart attack in Springfield Ohio. His involvement spanned state level Farm Bureau and Grange activities.

Springfield Ohio Howard “Bill” Locke Clark County

Warren County hires Mason architect for jail project

Warren County commissioners hired Al Voorhis to design a new county jail costing 1.2 million dollars. Gov. Gilligan announced a 75,500 state grant for fees, matched by 25,500 county funds. The jail replaces an 1844 building condemned as inadequate. Also approved annexation of 24.6 acres from James L. Gross on Chamberlain Road to Carlisle. Franklin Township trustees raised objections but did not attend.

Lebanon Warren County al Voorhis Carlisle Franklin Township

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