No Movement Yet In City Strike For 66 Workers
James Levendusky chief negotiator for 66 striking city employees says both sides trap themselves in language and argues the union has moved on sick leave conversion hours and overtime pay while city negotiators cling to a straight money approach. He predicts the strike could last three more weeks as aid arrives from state council and international unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Levendusky
Levendusky
Canada
Dan Kothe
Kothe
State Council
the International
Explosion Sets Tanker Condo Afire In Atlantic
The Coast Guard reported an explosion aboard the Norwegian tanker Condo causing a blaze in the Atlantic. The crew abandoned ship in lifeboats. authorities could not yet confirm how many crewmen were in lifeboats or if anyone was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Coast Guard
Middletown Chamber Unit Names 1970 Legislative Committee
Gordon Olson of Columbus will speak at a noon reorganization luncheon for the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce legislative affairs committee at the Manchester Motor Inn. William Rathman, re-elected chair, has named 24 members for 1970 to form five subcommittees on tax revision spending control labor legislation federal controls of business and government relations. Members include Armbruster Callahan Clark Constiner Crooke Dillman Cohn Finkelman Forster Greathouse Heckard Jones Mack Marshall Miller Noblet Pattison Permerton Ross Richmond Smith Turrell Valen Van Scoyoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Olson
Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Area
David E. Armbruster
Harold ‘R. Callahan
C.C. Clark
Dave ‘Constiner
Robert Crooke
Roger Dillman
Ed N. Cohn
Harry A. Finkelman
Robert E. Forster
C. Richard Greathouse
David C. Heckard
Buddy Jones
Kenneth W. Jones
Eugene Mack
T. G. Marshall
Lloyd D. Miller
Sam Noblet
Harold H. Pattison
Max Pemberton
C. Richard Ross
Aimee M. Richmond
Donald E. Smith
Roger B. Turrell
Tony Valen
Fred van Scoyoc
Oxford Home Destroyed By Fire
A two story frame house of Mr and Mrs Frank Neal at 5181 Morning Sun Rd north of Oxford was destroyed by a fire likely started by a defective furnace about 8 15 p m yesterday. Neal and Nora Neal escaped with no injuries as Oxford firefighters responded. Deputy Dave Boom ershine said the first floor filled with smoke from the basement before the fire department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Frank Neal
Morning Sun Rd
Here
Dave Boomershine
Neal
Nora
City considers pay hike excluding 66 striking workers
City Manager Dan Kothe announced a proposed ordinance to raise salaries for all city employees as of January 1, excluding 66 workers on strike. He said the move follows a commitment from a previous income tax increase to provide fair wages. Negotiations could resume if the strikers are willing to talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kothe
Kothe
Charges Filed In Auto Death In Hamilton
A second degree vehicular homicide charge was filed against Steve Campbell 18 of 2424 Benning Hoffen Ave in the death of 18 year old Harry Kronlage from an accident at Main and E Streets. Kronlage 185 Gregory Lane died Sunday morning from injuries suffered Saturday when struck by Campbell's truck. Municipal Employes AFL on strike since Jan 5 with about half garbage collectors and others street maintenance workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Steve Campbell
Benning-Hofen Ave
Harry Kronlage
Kronlage
Gregory Lane
Campbell
Main
E. E Streets
AFL
Seminar on narcotics education hosted by Middletown police
Middletown police announce a two day educational seminar on narcotics and dangerous drugs January 20 and 21 at Frisch's Restaurant German Town Road. Ohio Attorney General Paul W. Brown will open the event with remarks at 9 a m on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Paul W. Brown
Ohio
Frisch
Germantown Road
A. A. Ginetz
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
L and Dangerous Drugs
Albert Cook
Cook
Butler County
Harold Carpenter
Lebanon School Board Drops Hartman Contract
The Lebanon School Board voted 4 to 1 not to renew Supt. George Hartman’s contract in what members termed the best interests of the schools. About 70 residents attended, most supporting Hartman, who critiqued the board as cruel for not allowing him to finish his initiatives. Hartman, 61, has led the district for 70 years and called Lebanon a graveyard for superintendents.
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Lebanon
Lebanon School Board
George Hartman
Hartman
Crestview Drive
Robert Olson
Ohio
Board of Education
Christiansen to Talk Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Paul Christiansen, city director of community development, will discuss Downtown Redevelopment at the Kiwanis Club meeting at 12 10 p.m. Thursday in the Manchester Motor Inn. Glenn C. Winter is the program chairman.
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Christiansen
Paul Christiansen
Kiwanis ‘Club
Manchester Motor Inn
Glenn C. Winter
Monthly Jobs Survey Slated by Census Bureau
Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson will lead the January employment survey in Middletown interviewing households in a scientifically designed sample. Conducted for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure the nation’s economic health, data are used only in statistical totals and kept confidential for individuals and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Henderson
Middletown
U. S. Census Bureau
Hubert A. Yerkey
Bureau
Detroit
Henderson
U. S
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U. S. Department of Labor
Vandals Hit Middletown In Multiple Break-Ins
Vandals carried out three break-ins two vandalism incidents and a theft in Middletown. At Frisch's Restaurant on Germantown Road they flooded an underground sewer with newspapers and rocks prompting police presence. Other sites included Kinnamon's Service Station Woodlawn Avenue Diver store First Avenue and Hatfield Coal Co Woodlawn Avenue with shattered booths broken doors and minor stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Jerry Brown
Frisch’s
Germantown Road
Aeronca Inc
Brown
Ace Septic and Sewer Co
Kinnamon
Woodlawn Avenue
Henderson Oil Co
Woodlawn
Diver
First Avenue
Hatfield Coal Co
Civic allocates aid to 18 agencies totaling 669314
The Civic Association approved operating grants totaling 440750 for 18 agencies led by the Boy Scouts with 52000 and the YMCA with 51000. Public Health Nursing receives 41000 plus 42000 anticipated from Medicare. Red Cross 40000, Girl Scouts 35000, Salvation Army 30000. Other grants include Doty House 19000, Golden Age Club 19000, Safety Council 18000, Junior Achievement 17000, Family Service 16600, Fresh Air Camp 15300, Butler County Mental Hygiene 14000, Middletown Hospital 12000, Veterans Service 11700, Butler County Childrens Home 6000, Y-Teens 750, Legion Home 400. Civic also contributes 2200 to USC and 120000 to YMCA payoff. 106000 covers central services and related costs. Annual total 669314.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. Seibold
YMCA
Civic
Medicare
Red Cross
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Doty House
Golden Age Club
Safety Council
Junior Achievement
Family Service
Fresh Air Camp
Butler County Mental Hygiene
Middletown
Veterans’ Service
Butler County Childrens Home
The
Legion Home
U.S.C
Scramble grows in 24th District as Lukens shift fuels filings
The 24th District scramble heats up after Rep. Donald E. Lukens announces a bid for governor. GOP hopefuls include Fred E. Jones and Donald Schirmer with others like Donald Gingerich William Denham and Wal ter E. Powell considering runs. Democrats anticipate Ray Motley and James Peters may join, while Warren County Prosecutor James Ruppert once eyed the race but did not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Lukens
Donald Gingerich
Lukens
William Denham
Butler County
Middletown
Walter E. Powell
Ray Motley
WMOH
Hamilton
Springdale
James Peters
Lloyd Miller
Warren County
James Ruppert
Altstaetter Named Principal At Monroe High
Donald E. Altstaetter, 43, Middletown High School alumnus, was named principal of Lemon Monroe High School by Superintendent Gene Lubera. He will start January 26, succeeding W. E. Davis, now director of certification and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Altstaetter
Middletown High School
Lemon-Monroe High School
Gene Lubera
W. E. Davis
Altstaetter
Middletown
McKinley Junior High
Sherman Elementary
Manchester Junior High
Middletown High
Miami University
Xavier University
Miami
Xavier Universities
Kensington St
Public Urged To Feed Birds In Middletown Area
Middletown Audubon Society warns snow has blocked natural seed. residents should provide seed, sunflower seed, stale bread, suet, and peanut butter mixed with corn meal made into balls. Do not use peanut butter alone. A planned feeding schedule is advised. for details contact Box-277, Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Audubon Society
The
Audubon Society
Aluminum Tank Tested by British Army in Swamp Snow
London reports the British army is testing a lightweight transportable aluminum tank noted for maneuverability in swamp and snow conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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City Union
Ata
S. Verity
USCC
Marathon
Sunoco
COBBS
Elizabeth Kalliney
Bureau of Criminal Identification
BNDD
Harold
Ron) Metcalf
Edmund Maciejewski
Civic Association
Central
John Dobrozsi Jr
Ins., Inc
First Ave
Cap
Robo
Verity Parkway
Fred E. Jones
Donald Schirmer
Monroe
Donald Altstretter
Davis
Central Ave
Mle Leis
United Artists
Nina
S. University Blvd
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