Lemon Monroe fast-a-thon to aid gravely ill boy
Over 100 sign up for a 36 hour fast at Lemon Monroe High School gym January 14 to 15 to raise funds for Gary Koogle 10 of Germantown in a coma since 1976. The event led by Valerie Spencer aims to involve the community with games, hourly breaks, and fruit juices, with proceeds sent to the Koogle family to cover medical costs.
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Arabs suspected in assassination of PLO official in London
Witnesses saw four Arabs flee the basement of the Arab League office after the shooting of Said Hammami, a close ally of Yasir Arafat who advocated coexistence with Israel. Scotland Yard suspects Palestinian factions opposed to moderation carried out the hit. In Beirut, PLO leaders called Hammami a martyr and vowed punishment for the assassins.
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Associated Press
Alestine Liberation Organization
Said Hammami
PLO
Yasir Arafat
Israel
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Arab League
London
Beirut
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al Fatah
Hammami
State plans voter law cost reimbursements across counties
Ohio Secretary of State Ted W Brown said nearly 200000 dollars will be sent to 70 counties to cover costs from instant registration and related changes in the voter reform law. He noted reimbursements include hiring and training election day registrars for the general and certain primary elections and that 21 more counties are expected to receive funds. Brown also proposed using 300000 dollars remaining for investigations to ensure integrity and efficiency in registration and elections.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ted W Brown
Brown
House
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
New
Boston
Senate
Oliver Akron
Coloring contest winners announced
Winners of the Christmas Wonderland coloring contest held with the Middletown Jaycees fund raiser were named in three age groups. About 300 entries were judged by Arts in Middletown. prizes were $10 for first, $5 for second, and $2 for third. winners include Charlie Farquer Cathy Evans John Mendel and others with addresses listed.
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Middletown
Glenn cites outdated FBI crime categories and arson proposal
Sen John Glenn says FBI statistics give a partial picture and major crime categories last updated in 1928. He advocates reform and would add arson as a major crime after testimony showed a 400 percent rise in arson incidents over the past decade.
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Columbus, Ohio
FBI
John Glenn
D-Ohio
Glenn
Washington
System of Crime Co
Vietnamese drive deep in Parrot's Beak area in Cambodia
Thai intelligence says Vietnamese forces control the Parrot's Beak salient near Tay Ninh with tanks and air support. Cambodian troops are reduced to small guerrilla units as fighting continues near Krech and the Phnom Penh corridor. Both sides have halted diplomatic ties. Vietnam seeks talks with withdrawal conditions.
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Glenn says Rhodes tough foe for any Democratic governor nominee
U S Sen John Glenn of Ohio said any Democratic candidate would face a tough fight against Republican James A Rhodes in this year's governor race. He plans no active support in the Democratic primary with Lt Gov Richard F Celeste as the only declared candidate. Glenn called Rhodes popular and an open primary favored, noting the uphill battle for the eventual Democratic winner. He spoke in a WCMH taped interview. A separate note mentions New York City creating the first workers pension fund for retired policemen in 1859.
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Ohio
U.S
John Glenn
James A. Rhodes
Glenn
Richard F. Celeste
Rhodes
WCMHT
New York City
United States
American Council of Life Insurance
Public school financing topic to be discussed at chamber meeting
Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce holds a 7:40 a.m. meeting at the Manchester Inn Ruthven Room. State Rep. William Denham will present a plan tied to a General Assembly bill by Rep. John Johnson. The proposal seeks a constitutional amendment to fund public education by repealing the tangible personal property tax and raising the state income tax.
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Chamber of Commerce
William Denham
General Assembly
John Johnson
Ohio
Chamber
Manchester Inn
Ruthven
Balloting for Middletown YMCA board posts begins
Balloting for six Middletown Area YMCA board seats is in progress with a voting deadline of 10 p.m. January 17. Three-year terms will go to two women and four men, including incumbents Mrs. William Schaefer and Mrs. Martha Marts among the women, and William Akers Charles Beck Jr. Maurice Lewis Michael Long Fred Van Scoyoc among the men, with additional incumbents Jack Baltzell Phillip Norris and Douglas Kanitz as nominees.
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Middletown Area
Ymca Board of Directors
William Schaefer
Martha Marts
Joe Tuttle
Rosann Reinish
William Akers
Charles Beck Jr
Maurice Lewis
Michael Long
Fred van Scoyoc
Jack Baltzell
Phillip Norris
Douglas Kanitz
Youth Service Bureau Seeks Volunteers in Hamilton
The Butler County Youth Service Bureau at 610 Dayton St seeks volunteers to help teenagers. Interested parties should call Mike Haines at 863 400. The agency counsels runaway youth and runs a county outreach program funded by federal, state and local funds for residents.
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Butler County Youth Service Bureau
Dayton St
Mike Haines
YSB
TV actor Carl Betz in failing health in Los Angeles
Carl Betz, star of The Donna Reed Show and Judd For the Defense, is seriously ill at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since November 2. The 57 year old actor, known for his long career on stage and screen, has a son Richard and a daughter Rio.
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Armance
Judd
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Gen
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Richard
Rio
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Wente Electric Co
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Frances
Everett Jr
Hamilton
Fairie Lewis
Middletown
Luther
Herman Hoskins
Etta Hoskin
Red Cross to Offer First Aid Course in Monroe
The Middletown Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a standard first aid and safety course starting Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Congress Inn in Monroe. The 21 cost covers supplies. Guest speakers include Mrs. Jane Ewing on laryngectomies and Thomas Heing on drugs. Register by calling the Red Cross office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Congress Inn
Monroe
Jane Ewing
Thomas _ Heing
Red Cross
Middletown YMCA Weight Control Class Begins January
The Middletown Area YMCA starts a ten week weight control program on January 12 with separate Thursday evening and Friday morning sessions for all ages. Fees are 15 dollars for members and 25 dollars for nonmembers, led by Mary Lou McCormick, a registered dietitian, and include nutrition, health, and cooking guidance.
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YMCA
Mary Lou McCormick
Toledo educator resigns to become financial analyst
Frank Dick, longtime Toledo city school superintendent, resigns to take a post as financial analyst for the 52,000 pupil system. John Parsons named interim superintendent through July 31, with both men drawing full superintendent salaries and Dick continuing benefits. Dick served 12 years as leader and seeks new role focusing on financing methods after levies led to closings.
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Toledo, Ohio
Frank Dick
Toledo
John Parsons
Franklin Firefighters Respond to Two Alarms
Thirteen Franklin firefighters rushed three engines to two simultaneous alarms at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday. No significant damage found at Willie Kirby residence 3884 Pennyroyal Road or Leman Crane residence 717 Abney Lane, with smoke prompts in one location.
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Pennyroyal Road
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Abney Lane
Parks Office Offers Ice Sale Dance Classes in Middletown
The Middletown Parks and Recreation office at Goldman Park runs an annual ice skate and ski sale on weekdays from 8 to noon and 1 to 5. Items must show seller name address phone number price and size. The office hosts 12 week dance and baton classes taught by Ginny Friend for 21 dollars. Beginning and advanced ballet and baton lessons have started with registration open. Adult ballroom dancing by Joan Ritter begins Jan 11, eight weeks at 16 dollars per person. Call the parks office for class times and registration details.
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Middletown
Ginny Friend
Joan Ritter
Parks Office
YMCA Offers Broad Class Registration For Adults Youth and Preschool
The YMCA opens registration for eight week sessions starting the week of January 16 for adults youth and preschoolers. Programs include swimming yoga belly dancing trimnastics swimnastics self defense and baby-sitting mornings. Youth swimming includes springboard diving and synchronized swimming with gymnastic and wrestling options. Preschoolers have swim and gym classes for ages six months to five years.
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Middletown Area
Deaths and funerals in Middletown and area
Dr. Walton Williams 95, retired Middletown engineer, dies. Services 11 a.m. Friday at Riggs Funeral Home with Rev. Irvin Emmons, burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Everett Hoskins 76 of Colonial Manor Nursing Home dies at Middletown Hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at Riggs with Rev. G Walter Webber. burial Woodside Cemetery. Calling hours 5-8 p.m. Friday. Henry C. Wachter 86 of 53 E. Dixon Ave. dies at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Graveside service Friday 10 a.m. Germantown Cemetery. Memorial contributions to charity requested. Burial by John A. Arpp Funeral Home, Middletown.
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E. Dixon Ave
Kettering Memorial Hospital
Germantown Cemetery
John A. Arpp
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