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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1968

Page

9

Nunn Appears at Lincoln Day Dinner in Manchester

Gov Louie B Nunn of Kentucky greeted by Middletown Republicans at the annual Lincoln Day dinner at the Manchester Motor Inn The 850 member audience heard that Nunn is the first Republican governor in 24 years and a sign of party strength. State Representative Barry Levey called Nunn one of them and urged emphasis on a Republican year.

Middletown Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Manchester Motor Inn Nunn Barry Levey Glasgow Levey Abraham Lincoln Dwight Eisenhower Sen Robert Taft Lincoln Eisenhower Donald E Buz) Lukens Vietnam Brookes D. Billman McGee Ave Butler County Republican Party John R. Meier Hamilton

Car Rips Into Mason House Killing Girl

A seven year old girl, Alicia Oberschleke, was killed when a car crashed through the wall of a Mason home at 1 25 am and wrecked the bunk beds. Her ten year old half sister Sherri Highfill was injured and later released. the driver Vérnon Hall, 17, Cincinnati, is charged with reckless operation and first degree vehicular homicide.

Mason Alicia Oberschieke Albert Oberschleke W. Main St Hamilton’s Mercy Hospital Sherri Highfill Hamilton Hospital Mercy Vérnon Hall Beekman St Cincinnati Hall Main Street Section Road Gilbert N. Main Jennie Oberschleke Gallimore Funeral Home

Fourteenth Speaker Added to Miami Viet Forum Series

Oxford Miami University students sponsor a five week Vietnam Forum. George Kahin of Cornell will speak March 17 replacing March 10. Dr. John Lewis, also of Cornell, will discuss Red China’s role. Kahin and Lewis coauthor The United States and Vietnam. Halberstam will join Kahin March 17. Taylor and Hilsman are slated for later talks in Withrow Court.

Oxford Miami University David L. Spellerberg George Kahin Cornell University Kahin John Lewis Lewis Red China Vietnam United States David Halberstam Taylor and Hilsman Spellerberg Withrow Court

Armco Hot Strip Mill Shuts After Middletown Fire

A gas line fire at Armco Steel Corp Middletown Works halted the hot strip mill for an unknown period. The blast started at 8 45 am near the coke oven gas line by an electric substation, damaging transformers and forcing gas shutoffs. Pipefitters Lloyd Deaton and Art Snowden were treated for minor injuries and returned to work.

Middletown Armco Steel Corp Armco Hamilton Lloyd Deaton Art Snowden

Gems Valued At 100000 Stolen From Kennedy Airport

Bandits struck a Pan American cargo terminal at Kennedy Airport taking a packet of gems valued at 100000 from a front seat of an unattended panel truck. In 14 months more than 2.2 million in cargo has been stolen in 45 major robberies at the airport.

New York Kennedy Airport Pan American Cargo Terminal

Water Main Repairs Cut Power for 3 Hours on Hannah Drive

A water main repair in Skinner's Terrace halted service for about three hours. Leslie Hunter, water distribution superintendent, said roughly 20 homes on Hannah Drive from Batsey Drive to Tarrimore Circle would be without water from 9 a.m. to roughly noon.

Skinner’s Terrace Leslie Hunter Hannah Drive Batsey Drive Tarrimore Circle

Thieves Steal $450 in Two Break-ins

Burglars smashed a rear door at George Washabaugh’s home on Orchard Street and stole a .38 revolver a .12 gauge shotgun and a gold watch. Copper valued at $150 was taken from Blumberg and Cohen at Calumet Avenue and Walnut Street. Police found tracks suggesting copper was loaded in a rubber tired wheelbarrow.

George Washabaugh Orchard St Blumberg & Cohen Calumet Avenue Walnut Street

Car radiator steam leads to minor radiator fire report

Fire crews responded to two incidents in the city. At Clinton Street and Reynolds Avenue a radiator on a car owned by Clarence Lawson caused steam but no fire or damage. At 820 Ninth Ave a gas heater ignited a mattress causing $100 in damage.

Clinton Street Reynolds Avenue Clarence Lawson Winton St Ninth Ave

Nunn Attacks Johnson as Credibility Gap Appeals Grow

The speech targets President Johnson and calls for new leadership amid distrust in federal policy. Nunn argues the administration misleads the public and fails to set believable domestic and foreign goals, urging Republicans to rise to the challenge and preserve national security. He praises Republican hosts and cites party leaders as honored colonels.

Nunn Lyndon Johnson America Pentagon Johnson

Vandals Break Windows In Townwide Incident

Vandals smashed windows at least three houses and four cars last night. They used bricks, rocks and a beer bottle. damages include properties of Charles Castle Walter Turner Clarence Woods Robert McFeeters Jethro McQuinn and R E Geller. Police estimate losses above 370 dollars.

Charles Castle Ellen Drive Walter Turner 1Lth Ave Clarence Woods Crescent Blvd Robert McFeeters Marshall Road Jethro

Five Hurt In Two Butler County Crashes

Five Middletown residents were injured in two separate Butler County crashes early today. Thomas Moore 19 of 3003 Goldman Ave and Vikki Wesco 18 of 2710 Goldman Ave were hurt when a small foreign car went out of control on Ohio 73 about a mile west of Collinsville. Moore was eastbound, lost control on a curve, and the car overturned hitting a tree. They were taken to Mercy Hospital in fair condition.

Middletown Butler County Thomas Moore Goldman Ave Vikki Wesco Ohio 73 Collinsville Tom Deaton Dave Boomershine Moore Mercy Hospital

Three Hurt As Car Crashes On Ohio 4 In Middletown Area

At 2:40 a.m. a car overturned in a ditch on Ohio 4 at Headgates Road north of Hamilton wounding three people. Driver James Ray Tallon 19 and passengers Darrell Kendrick 19 and Damon Anvil 18 suffered minor injuries and were taken to Middletown Hospital after a left rear tire blew out. Deputy Cpl Bill Fisher said the loss of control caused the crash.

Ohio 4 Headgates Road Hamilton James Ray Tallon Middletown Eaton Road Darrell Kendrick Meyers Road Damon Anvil Middletown Hospital Bill Fisher

Wheels Stolen From Car On Byron Street

Tom Arnold reports four chrome wheels with tires stolen from his car parked in front of his home on Byron Street. Arnold sets total loss at 240 dollars.

Tom Arnold Byron St Arnold

Water Bills Jump Due to Meter Read Changes

City utilities director says February bills are higher because readers now align with actual meter readings. Residents will receive two higher bills as changes take effect, with normal billing restored by April. People won’t pay more per month, just twice in one period.

Robert V. Moschell Public Utilities Moschell

Damage Set At 51 100 In 7 Local Accidents

Police assessed damage totaling 51 100 across seven local accidents with no injuries. Richard L McClain 17 was cited for fleeing the scene after rear ending a house on Roosevelt Ave and later reporting the incident. Other crashes involved Louvere P Zirkle Gary Calvin Terry Fox Michael Barker and Richard Galleger with various damages and citations.

Richard L McClain Roosevelt Ave Queen Roosevelt Avenues McClain Louvere P. Zirkle University Blvd Gary Calvin Ohio Ave Terry Fox Central Ave Manchester Road Dix Road Michael Barker Keays Ave Richard Galleger Powell Ohio Manchester Avenue Broad Street Galleger

Tap-Ins Ok For Clifton

Clifton Farms residents may begin tapping into their portion of the East End sanitary sewer. Commissioner Fred Hampton said the Clifton Farms addition to the project has been released and house connections can be made. Streets affected include Eaton Avenue south of Helton Drive East Street from Helton to Roosevelt and Lewis Street from Breiel Boulevard to Los Olas subdivision. There are 72 potential service connections. Permits are issued at the Division of Inspection offices in the City Building Annex Clinton Street at Central Avenue.

Clifton Farms East End Sanitary Fred Hampton Eaton Avenue Helton Drive East Street Roosevelt Avenue Lewis Street Breiel Boulevard Los Olas Hampton Division of Inspection City Building Clinton Street Central Avenue

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