Massive cuts in welfare grants hit states nationwide
The Ford administration reduced AFDC grants by 97.2 million for the first quarter, with further cuts planned in April. New York suffered the largest loss at 27 million, followed by Illinois 10.7 million and Pennsylvania 9.5 million. States must trim ineligible or overpaid recipients or fund checks themselves through March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford Administration
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Social and Rehabilitation Service
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Ohio Prison Workers Await New Administration Guidelines
Ohio corrections officials will begin contract talks with 2,800 prison staff once the new administration sets guidelines. Unions extend contracts 30 days beyond Jan. 25 while awaiting schedule. OCSEA and AFSCME accept extension. Teamsters undecided. Guards at Lucasville threaten strike if talks don’t start by Tuesday. Governor Rhodes commits to honoring existing labor deals and negotiating anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Albert Bauhof
State
Herschel M
Sigall
Ohio
Council 4455
Southern Ohio
Lucasville
Thomas P. Daugherty
OCSEA
James A. Rhodes
Warren Mental Board reviews in school counseling plan
The Warren County MHMR board discussed Drug Council programs including a July crisis hotline and in school counseling funded by the board. County and Lebanon schools hire their own counselors. only Franklin schools use MHMR. Board approves 376774 budget for 1975 and may back a $300000 county mental health facility if a June bond issue passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Warren Drug Council
Warren County Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
MHMR
Drug Council
Franklin
MHMA
Robert Young
Mental Health Board
Janet Revis
Millie Nixon
Jim Ellis
Warren County
Ohio Department of Mental Health
Middletown High School Orchestra to Marion Indiana Concert
The Middletown High School Orchestra directed by James Veith travels to Marion Indiana for a weekend concert. Students stay with Marion host families and fundraised for the trip. The program repeats works performed in Middletown including Die Meistersinger and Vivaldi with soloists Scott Harris and Bonnie Blackmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
James Veith
Marion
Ind
Marion High School
Middletown
Marion Orchestra
Indiana
Musical Arts Associates
Wagner
Borodin
Assault charges filed and local deaths reported in Middletown
A 22-year-old man, Danny Richardson of 1917 Roosevelt Ave, was arrested after allegedly assaulting two people, sending Larry Wolfe and Sherry Richardson to Middletown Hospital with injuries. Richardson remains jailed awaiting court appearance. The notices also report the death of Pearl Bishop, 70, of 1906 Arlington Ave, after an extended illness, with memorial plans and family details, plus arrangements for John C. Chaney, and the death of Marion J. Mehl, all from Middletown area.
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Middletown Hospital
Danny Richardson
Roosevelt Ave
Larry Wolfe
Wolfe
Richardson
Sherry Richardson
Hughes St
Woodlawn Ave
Pearl Bishop
Arlington Ave
Floyd
Charles Richardson
Middletown
William Richardson
Dayton
Barbara Campbell
Franklin
Betty Neace
Joyce Townsend
Hobart Stamper
Stanley Stamper
Lexington, Ky
Ruby Tucker
Helen Stamper
CHR Coinnett
Eaton Funeral Home
Edward Bates
Woodhill Cemetery
Warren County
American’ Heart Association
Deaths and funerals across Middletown area
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with service details. Notables include former Armco Steel worker Frank Mehl 30 years at Armco, funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons. Franklin Charles Denver Reynolds 83 died at Miami Valley Hospital with services at Anglesby Funeral Home. Camden Robert B. Stidham 57 died after illness with services at Camden Baptist Church. additional Hamilton deaths are listed with churches and Masses.
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Middletown Hospital
Mehl
Armco Steel
Jefferson Lodge 90
F&am
Royal Arch Masons
Scottish Rite
Valley of Dayton
Susan
Patricia Crooke
Middletown
Arthur
Dayton
Herman
Joseph R. Baker & Sons
Lewis Thompson
Woodside Cemetery
Heart Fund
S. Dixie Highway
Miami Valley Hospital
Mary
James
Jean
Franklin
Louise Hook
Bessie DeBrosse
Anglesby Funeral Home
Harry Chasteen
Woodhill Cemetery
Camden
Robert B. Stidham
Stephen Young
Ft. Hamilton Hospital
Hamilton
Rexart, Inc
West Alexandria
R.C. Nein & Sons
Burglars Take Cash and Items in Three Break-ins
Thieves struck three targets yesterday totaling over 2500 dollars in cash and goods. At Texaco Car Wash 530 Breiel Blvd burglars forced entry, opened a floor safe to grab 829 dollars from two days receipts. John Passmore residence 822 16th Ave saw 1200 dollars in loot including a 700 television and 200 radio. Frank Cass residence 201 N Leibee St. reported 400 television 40 radio 90 jewelry. a glass piggy bank was dropped on the back porch and broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Breiel Blvd
John Passmore
16Th Ave
Citizens Band
Frank Cass
N. Leibee St
Garfield PTO Volleyball Game Promises Monday Meeting Charge
A volleyball game between parents and teachers will energize the Garfield PTO meeting tonight. A brief business session begins at 7 30 p m in the school gym followed by the game and refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Parent Teachers Organization
PTO
Mulligan Wins Middletown Toastmasters Speech Contest
Charles Mulligan won the Middletown Toastmasters Club speech contest last night and will represent the club in an area contest. Mulligan spoke on Circle of Fear. Vernon Helton was topicmaster and Cliff Gorski won the topic session. Bill Susco served as Toastmaster, and the club meets Thursdays at Eastern Bowling Lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mulligan
Middletown
Toastmasters Club
Mulligan
Circle of Fear
Vernon Helton
Cliff Gorski
Bill Susco
Mary Lord honored by Butler County MS chapter in Hamilton
Local attorney Mary Lord was honored at the Butler County Chapter National MS Society annual meeting at Westwood Presbyterian Church. She works with Miami University on the board and MS on the national and local campaigns in Middletown. The chapter raised $10 015.45 last year with a $10 000 goal and now targets $15 000. About 50 Butler County patients benefited from 1974 funds. 20 percent supported research. The chapter earmarks $1 500 for national research and is named an honor roll chapter for the 15th year for giving over 40 percent to national and research efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lord
Butler County
National
Westwood Presbyterian Church
Hamilton
Miami University Board of Trustees
MS Board of Directors
Middletown
William J. Copeland
Copeland
National Society
Sudan Holds Title as Africa's Largest Country
Sudan covers 967,500 square miles, making it Africa’s largest nation by area. The figure underscores the country’s vast geographic extent and diverse regions across the continent.
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Sudan
Africa
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Nevada
Montana
South Carolina
AFDC
Bauhof
Ohio Civil Service Employes Association
American Federation of State
Teamsters Union
Warren Mental Board
MHS Orchestra
Dodds Monuments
Verity Pkvy
14Th Ave
Charles
Bud) Steller Mor
Stephen C. Ridenour
In Nee
Trenton
West State St
John Chaney
Riggs
John C. Chaney
Ardmore Drive
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Ruth
Chaney
Metal Products
Armco Steel Corp
Ronnie Harrison
Ethel Chaney
Stanton, Ky
Ella Margaret Stacy
Stanton
Marion Mehl
Marion J. Mehl
Stanley St
Charles Reynolds
Franklin — Charles Denver Reynolds
Robert Stidham
St. Aloysius Church
Pearl Vinnedge
Main St
Klaus- Weigel
Marty Miller
Vic LeRoy
Donald Slusher
Mike Milher
Miller Insurance
S. Breiel Bivd
Bank Americard
Boothill
Old St
Monroe
IGA
Rome
Converse
Monument CO
Manchester Rd
Fenwick High
Granite & Bronze
Nicols
Dale Converse
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