Budget Cutting Stirs City Commission Deliberations
City Commissioners spent 1% hours debating the 1966 general fund budget of 2,575,856 with proposed cuts of about 52,000. Joe Lewis Virgil Clark and Mary Lord urged restraint while Dan Rothe argued funds and revenue estimates. a further review was planned as three new police hires faced opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bohman
Joe Lewis
Virgil Clark
Lewis
Mayfield
Armco Steel Corp
Dan Rothe
Kothe
Middletown
Clark
James Curry
Curry
Mary Lord
William Denham
Jobs For Youths Get Approval
City Commission approved more summer job opportunities for teenagers. A Dayton firm Moody's, Inc. won an $80,000 contract to dig and equip eight new wells for the water system, with completion due by July.
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City Commission
Dayton
Department of Parks and Recreation
Commission
William Denham
Moody's, Inc
Dan Rothe
Briel Boulevard
Nelson Road
Manchester Meadows
Parks Topic At Meeting
Middletown Park Board members meet at Goldman Park headquarters at 7 this evening to discuss common park administration problems. William K. Robinson, chairman of the Butler County Park Board, is to visit. Agenda includes Sunset Pool renovation review and capital outlaw projects in 1965. board officers will be elected.
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Middletown
Painter surprised by Supreme Court ruling on Ball bonds
Middletown painter Kenneth L. Jones, linked to Ball family lineage, says he knew of no court decision when The Journal reported the Supreme Court refused to hear his case seeking over 33 million dollars in interest on U. S. stock bought in the 1770s. A Justice Department brief argued the 1796 act set final redemption dates only for bonds sold to states, not individuals. Jones plans to review Supreme Court rules and pursue further steps as the lengthy effort to recover bonds continues for him and other family members.
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Supreme Court
Kenneth L. Jones
Trenton
Franklin Read
Middletown
Jones
United States
Journal of the
Middletown Shopping Center Assn selects new officers
Martin McLaughlin manager of McAlpin's was elected president of the Middletown Shopping Center Association, succeeding Charles Taylor. Other officers include Roland Lorre n of Grants as vice president James Creech of First National Bank as treasurer and Michael Brown of Lowe Brothers as secretary. Taylor reviewed the past year and described goals for 1966 focusing on community cooperation and closer ties with the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce and area promotional efforts.
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Martin McLaughlin
McAlpin’s
Middletown Shopping Center Association
Charles Taylor
Roland Lorlen
Grants
James Creech
The
First National Bank
Michael Brown
Lowe Brothers
Taylor
Middletown Area
Fire destroys old dairy barn at Springboro
Springboro report says an old dairy barn on the Gilbert Sullivan farm at 9550 Springboro Pike burned last night causing an estimated 3000 to 10000 dollars in damage. The fire was discovered about 11 p.m. by a passing motorist. seven cats died in the blaze though no livestock were kept in the barn. Firemen kept the barn from spreading to the nearby farmhouse and remained on scene about three hours.
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Springboro
Gilbert Sullivan
Springboro Pike
Here
Robert South
Eugene Kettering
Sullivan
Calendar trend toward modern design and fine art
The year end calendars from American firms show a shift to modern design and fine art, reflecting a contemporary taste in corporate gifts and promotional pieces. This trend highlights cleaner lines, abstract motifs, and higher production quality as firms seek stylish, durable calendars for clients and staff.
Middletown Board Advances Vocational Education Plans
The Middletown Board of Education approved a $302,977 matching federal grant to expand vocational facilities at Middletown East High School. Plans include auto body repair, dental assistant, drafting, cosmetology, and food service departments, boosting total programs to a dozen for district students.
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Middletown East High School
Brezel Boulevard
Middletown
Board of Education
State Department of Education
Middletown East
Ohio
Howard Cromwell
Harold Figley
Cincinnati
Tom McClorey
State Board of Education
Middletown High
Middletown City
Armco Hot Strip Mill to Shut for Two Weeks
Armco Steel Corp plans a two week shutdown of the hot strip mill at Middletown Works for repairs. Cold mills continue with orders while the No 1 open hearth shop runs two furnaces and No 2 shop runs five of six furnaces. No 24 hour outage affects Middletown blast furnace for a part replacement.
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Middletown
Armco Steel Corp
Armco
Hamilton No. 2
Rubber workers strike at Seiberling plant in Barberton
Akron Ohio AP reports rubber workers at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co striking at midnight and forming picket lines outside the Barberton plant to protest labor conditions and wages.
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Akron, Ohio
Seiberling Tire & Rubber Co
Barberton
Fire at Armco Steel Corp Causes $5,000 Loss
A short circuit in a 440 volt outside junction box near the Crawford Street gate sparked a $5,000 fire at Armco Steel Corp this morning. Firemen extinguished the blaze by 8:08 a.m. The box wiring was destroyed but the building remained undamaged and no injuries were reported.
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Armco Steel Corp
Safety and Mutual Interests
Crawford Street
Middletown
Heart Surgery For Four Year Old Girl At Cincinnati
A Middletown girl Connie Sue Lykins four years old was scheduled for heart surgery today at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. Her mother Elsa Lykins says the operation will relocate arteries to improve breathing and oxygen levels. several heart defects have been noted but the opening between the heart’s main chambers may not be corrected. She will stay 10 to 14 days after the procedure.
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Middletown
Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati
Connie Sue Lykins
Elsa Lykins
Central Ave
Connie Sue
Franklin City Officials Grant Pay Hike Amid Zone Change Debate
Franklin City workers receive raises with top administrator and chiefs getting $500 annually and others up to $350. City plans a Jan 23 pay increase for eligible staff. A rezoning dispute arises as Kent Larick seeks R 1 to R 4 for 10 acres near Kentwood Drive to build 8 to 12 mid rise units. Neighbors Tom Hayes Howard Shera protest, citing property value and traffic concerns. Final zoning vote set for Feb 21 after first reading. Council also defines city solicitor duties and plans for three more police officers and a new sewer plant operator.
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Franklin
City of
William Schuchart
Schuchart
Kentwood Drive
Tom Hayes
Jackson St
Wells Bridge
William C. Shera
Hayes
Larick
Bridge
Jackson Street
Kiwanis to Hear CG&E Official Speak on Mark of Excellence
Cincinnati Gas & Electric official William F. Giesting, senior administrative assistant in industrial relations, will address the Kiwanis Club at Manchester Motor Inn Thursday at noon on Mark of Excellence. Carl H. Wetzel serves as program chairman.
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William F. Giesting
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Kiwanis Club
Manchester Motor Inn
Carl H. Wetzel
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Cincinnati-Dayton
Blue Ball Water Tower
Charles D. Barr
Vannest Ave
Patrick Kessler
Parks
Crete
Painter
Shop Center Assn
Paul Sullivan
McClorey & McClorey
Sherman Elementary School
Sherman
McKinley
Mid-Valley Contracting Co
Seiberling
Plumbing Company
Manchester Ave
Franklin City
By Fred Sennet
Kent Larick Re
Shera
Joseph Baxter Jr
Council
Gerald Miller
Cg&e
Kiwanis
George H. Elliott
Clinton D. Boyd, JR
Attorneys AT Law
First Ave
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