Butler County Budget Down
Butler County commissioners approved a 4.2 million general fund budget for 1971, a decrease of about 28 thousand from 1970, while granting a four percent pay raise for county employees. The board trimmed requests by 455 thousand, cut own operating funds by 29 thousand, and eliminated contingencies, praising finance staff for integrity as they balanced the needs within allocated amounts.
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Hamilton
Butler County
William Denham
Middletown
Robert W. Bogan
Denham
Logsdon
Arthur’ 'F. Reiff
County Recorder
Otto Edward establishes German empire in 1871
Otto Edward is noted as the founder of the German empire in 1871. The article highlights his role in unifying German states under a single realm and shaping continental history.
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Otto Edward
Prince von Bismarck-Schonhausen
German Empire
Miami graduate identified in double slaying case
In Columbus Ohio police announced conclusive fingerprints were found on a butcher knife used in the killing of Christina Mitchell 25 and her month old son Scott. A tennis shoe print and a personal article were also found near the townhouse scene as detectives seek a suspect. Mrs Mitchell a 1967 Miami University psychology graduate.
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Columbus, Ohio
Christina Mitchell
Scott
Mitchell
Miami
Traffic death toll hits record low in 1970
The National Safety Council reports the 1970 traffic death toll and rate were the lowest on record. Despite 3 million more drivers and 4 million more vehicles, fatalities fell to 55,300 from 56,400 in 1969, with 5 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles. Authorities cite safer cars and better roads, urging tougher standards.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
John D. Lawlor
Th Council
Lawlor
Thieves Steal Gas Nozzles From McGonigle Service Station
County police reported two stainless gasoline nozzles valued at $100 stolen from Imhoff's Gulf station at McGonigle. The thief cut the rubber hoses to obtain the nozzles.
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Hamilton
Imhoff
Gulf Service
McGonigle
Peace or land Egypt tells world no more concessions
Egypt rejects further concessions for peace with Israel and asks Tel Aviv to choose peace or territory. Al Ahram editor Heikal says there is no alternative to fighting if Israel demands land. Egypt hints at a peace treaty if Israel withdraws from Sinai and allows shipping through the Suez Canal.
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Associated Press
Egypt
Israel
al Ahram
Mohammed Hassanein Heikal
Pires
Sinai Desert
Middle East
Jerusalem
Cairo
Suez Canal
Fostoria Leader Elected Chairman of Ohio Revision Commission
Richard Carter of Fostoria was elected chairman of Ohio's Constitutional Revision Commission, created by the 108th General Assembly to study the constitution and propose changes. The appointment emphasizes Ohio's effort to reform the state charter.
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Columbus, Ohio
Richard Carter
Fostoria
Fostoria Corp
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