Medicaid losses questioned by Manhattan DA
District Attorney Frank Hogan challenges a grand jury claim that New York City lost about 1 billion dollars to Medicaid between 1966 and 1969. He cites a former official’s testimony that a large share of funds “went down the air” and calls the figure speculative while noting recovery of about 3.5 million dollars and limited unauthorized payments.
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Butler County Democrats Decline 1972 Endorsements
The Butler County Democratic Executive Committee voted to not endorse candidates in 1972, reversing a 1970 policy experiment. With few contested races, Ed Robb and Judge Fred B. Cramer face no opposition, while two Democrats seek county seats. Republicans field candidates for recorder and sheriff, and Treasurer Mark Wendell seeks re election.
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Donald E. Lukens
Powell's
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Darke
Richard Koehler
Common Pleas Court
Joseph Schwartz
Fairfield
Robert Piper
Hamilton
Commission
Cale Logsdon
Mark Petty
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Two Wives to Share Million Dollar Vargas Estate
Los Angeles judge orders Juan Vargas estate of 1 063 165 to be split equally between Mildred Vargas and Josephine Vargas, noting two households and long secret marriages. Evidence shows Vargas divided time between families, including two dinners on major holidays.
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Woman Guilty In Assault Case in Butler County
Elnora Burg also known as Nora Crawford of 415 McGuire St Middletown was found guilty of assault and battery by Butler County Common Pleas Judge Arthur J Fiehrer in a case stemming from an August 29 shooting that wounded Embry Hardeman of 1322 Grove St The judge fined her 100 dollars and costs but then remitted the fine.
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Nora Crawford
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Soviet Leader Podgorny to Visit Turkey in April
Ankara reports Nikolai V. Podgorny, president of the Soviet Union, plans a Turkish visit in April. The Foreign Ministry stated the trip aims to bolster bilateral ties and regional dialogue.
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Turkey
Firemen Now Lieutenants
Two Middletown firefighters were sworn in as lieutenants at Fire Station 5. James Edward West, 44, of 945 Garver Road, joined the department in 1994 and was promoted last year, with a Wednesday swearing-in. Roger David South, 34, of 1501 Highland St, joined Feb. 19, 1959, and was promoted last Saturday. He is a Middletown High School graduate and father of three.
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Civil Service
James Edward West
Garver Road
Roger David South
Highland St
Central Avenue
West
Seaman
Middletown
South
Fire Department
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Fire Causes Minor Damage At Pro-Pac Shop
A small fire behind the Certified Parts Store at 232 S. Main St in Franklin caused minor damage to the Pro-Pac shop last night. Fire officials said the blaze started in a pile of sawdust around 9:20 p m with a worker noting a burning smell earlier around 1 p m. Heavy smoke accompanied the incident.
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Certified Parts
S. Main St
Coast Guard to Decommission Ten Ships in Cuts
The U S Coast Guard announced it will de commission ten ships as part of a government wide cost reduction. Officials expect all ships to be out of service by March 1.
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Washington
U.S. Coast Guard
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