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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1976
Page
13
The Journal previews a four part series by consumer columnist Peter Weaver on home improvements. It covers which upgrades raise resale value, how to avoid rip offs, how to choose a contractor, what to include in a remodeling contract, and where DIY savings apply. The first installment begins in Thursday's paper.
Civil Service Commission reinstates ten names on the eligibility list after an unexpected ruling. Karen Garloch reports the commission’s reversal affects applicants previously removed and adds new candidates to potential hires.
A Middletown family’s pet pigeon named Pidge regularly rides atop their car and wanders the neighborhood, causing drivers to stop and even blocking traffic. Neighbors say the bird, rescued from Armco Middletown Works West Processing, stays close to home and often follows the Plancks to shops, sometimes causing near accidents and amusing interactions with residents and workers alike. In other news, Middletown commissioners rejected five substitute bus drivers’ promotions, debated police eligibility lists, and considered a new exam process for full-time drivers while handling a sergeant appointment dispute.
Gov. James A. Rhodes vetoed a measure easing voter residency rules, saying it risks fraud by allowing temporary voting in a moved precinct and discourages timely registration. He also vetoed a separate bill to raise state court witness fees, citing added local costs despite agreeing with the intent.
Capri Furniture Manufacturing officials said full cleanup would run into week’s end as utilities are restored to the remaining two thirds of the former Barkeley Electric building. Fire began at 2 am Sunday destroying a 100 by 50 foot production room for bedding and foam furniture. Investigators found no cause or damage estimate yet and termed origin suspicious due to a broken into truck and an open fire door. The fire door prevented spread and a sprinkler was out of order after an outside valve was struck by a car Friday.
The Rosedale School PTO convenes at 7 this evening in the school gym. Nominations will be taken for PTO officers for the 1976 77 year. After business, the school tumbling team will perform a gym show.
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services reports regular unemployment claims at 1692 for the week ending January 31, up slightly from 1655 a week earlier. Continued claims under extended programs totaled about 1000, down from prior weeks. New claims for the week ending February 7 were 243, up from 186 a week earlier and well below last February’s 584 average.
About 5000 residents signed petitions urging approval of Middletown Hospital expansion. City Commission meets at 7 in City Building Chamber to decide. planning commission approved the plan on December 29 and a Feb 3 public hearing was held.
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