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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1973
Page
2
Four young boys accused of ransacking eight cancer research labs learned they may have exposed themselves to dangerous disease organisms. Police said health officials found there was no treatment available and that parents were instructed to watch the children closely for any signs of illness.
Four brothers aged 10 to 13 were arrested Friday night and charged with breaking into Life Sciences laboratories Wednesday night. They were not named. The labs used disease-inducing organisms, including a cancer virus strain, in a program sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
A humorous exchange about dieting and sports hints at domestic squabbles. Darrell Hill advertises Western Auto and Tern Auto Store in Middletown with a call for published anecdotes. The piece blends light humor with local business promotion at 7218 Breiel Blvd.
The Commerce Department on a weekend disclosure reported January trade deficit at 303.8 million. December deficit was revised from 563.2 million to 441.1 million, keeping 1972 total at 6.3 billion as exports hit 4.977 billion and imports reached 5.280 billion.
In Schererville Indiana an off duty plainclothes patrolman was shot and killed by a uniformed officer who did not recognize him. Sgt. Robert Florkiewicz woke after his wife reported a burglary and fired after mistaking Patrolman James Wittchen for a suspect.
The Pentagon said it expects to receive a list of names of the next group of prisoners of war to be released by North Vietnam on Sunday morning. A spokesman noted the list will be released after next-of-kin notifications are completed, a process that can take hours.
In Hamilton Ohio the Butler County Medical Society approved a seven point statement on abortions. It calls to confine procedures to approved hospitals and allows doctors to refuse to perform abortions. It requires certain reporting and facility licensing standards and permits physicians and staff to refuse participation. It urges preservation of fetuses born alive and notes potential change to Ohio's abortion law.
Monroe police grievances will be studied by the police committee and a recommendation prepared for the April 17 council meeting. The special session included Councilman Bill Grant, Mayor Gordon Reed, the village solicitor, and attorney Richard Wessel representing the officers.
Wilbur Norris a Franklin cabinetmaker died Saturday at Middletown Hospital aged 56. He owned Norris Woodworking since 1950 and chaired the Franklin Optimist Club. Survived by wife Edythe two sons Larry and John David a daughter Karen Ware and a grandson. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Anglesby Funeral Home. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Viewing Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Dovey Carroll Curtis Schumaker Mrs Mary Louise Robinson and Luther Dennis with service details and survivors.
A 35 year old Franklin resident Roy Pritchard was treated at Middletown Hospital for a possible pack injury after a three car collision at Access 1 Junction on North Verity Parkway yesterday around 3 30 p m. Vehicles driven by Roy Pritchard Woodrow Cowgill Jr and Carl Hounshell were involved.
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