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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1974
Page
22
Peter Weaver forecasts a major move from cars and planes to buses as fuel limits bite. He notes crowded inter city services, no reservations on many lines, cash payments only, and calls for better terminals, higher speed, and public transit planning amid airline cutbacks.
Copley News Service warns homeowners about dangers of DIY TV repairs in older sets. Advice covers risks from the power vacuum in picture tubes to potential X-ray exposure, electric shocks after unplugging, shield removal, and the need for isolation transformers on AC-DC sets. Seek a professional if unsure.
In Columbus Edward Haas of Grange Mutual Casualty Co said that gasoline shortages are unlikely to quickly cut auto insurance rates. He warned against expecting WWII style discounts and noted any future savings would be kept for policyholders on future policies.
Frisch's Restaurants Inc. says second quarter ended Nov 18 saw revenues rise to 14.53 million from 12.44 million last year while net earnings fell to 388,279, 27 cents per share, from 415,675, 29 cents. The Cincinnati based chain operates two Middletown units.
ISC IndustriesInc based in Kansas City Missouri reports record earnings for the quarter ended Oct 31. It operates in Middletown Interstate Securities Co cites earnings of 550000 dollars or 21 cents a share up from 519000 dollars or 20 cents the prior year. Gross income hits 7424987 dollars up from 6765095 dollars.
William L. Barnes former Middleton resident, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Barnes, has been named north eastern district manager for Riggings Clothing Co. in Mentor Ohio. He joined Riggings in 1971 in Louisville and managed the Toledo store in 1972 before leading the Mentor original store. He is a 1964 Middletown High grad, Kentucky Wesleyan alum, and former Madison High School coach. he and his wife Candace reside in Mentor.
Mortgage Bankers Association reports a rise in delinquencies for one to four family homes in the July through September period of 1973. The rate increases from 3.8 percent on June 30 to 4.4 percent on Sept 30, the largest Q3 gain in MBA survey history based on 6.4 million loans from 700 members.
The Middletown Area Association of Life Underwriters will host Roe Walker at its Thursday meeting to discuss Power Words and Phrases in the Interview. The event starts at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn.
Janet Brown of 2185 Renee Drive has been appointed to Marsh Consumer Advisory Board for 1974, representing local consumer needs to Marsh. She joins 67 other representatives from Marsh marketing areas across Indiana and Ohio as the Middletown store expands with a new larger unit at Engles Corner.
St Regis Paper Co. sponsors a three part ITV series on television’s National Geographic special about the growth and survival of trees and the survival of man as shown through youths in Outward Bound training. The first show airs Thursday on WKRC TV with two more dates to be announced later.
A U S Census Bureau study shows 86 percent of about 81,000 Middletown Hamilton area workers drive alone to work. About 8,000 ride with others and 2,000 use public transportation. Akron is the only Ohio city with lower public transit use at 2 percent. Cleveland reports 13 percent public transit and 13 percent car pools.
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