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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1971
Page
12
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On January 18, 1971, the Associated Press recalls historical milestones across centuries. Notable events include early English settlement in Australia in 1788, Pizarro founding Lima in 1534, Cook's Hawaiian discovery in 1778, Webster born in 1782, Scott reaching the North Pole in 1912, the Versailles WWI conference in 1919, Soviet lift of the siege of Leningrad in 1943, UN staffing shift debate a decade later, Robert Weaver sworn in as HUD secretary five decades ago, and the death of Mormon leader David O. McKay at 96 one year prior.
Middletown East Kiwanis will receive a commemorative plaque at a club meeting. Members are expected to attend as officials present the honor and recognize ongoing community service efforts in Middletown.
Gordon Allen formerly of Cincinnati and Lebanon, on five year probation for forgery since November 1968, was stabbed to death yesterday at Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary. He had been serving two years for auto theft and bank fraud. An inmate is being questioned. FBI says no charges yet. Allen sought funds for education at the University of Cincinnati from a forged withdrawal.
Cincinnati police probed the fatal shooting of Milton Riddle, 38, outside an after hours club in Mount Auburn. Riddle died during open heart surgery at Cincinnati General Hospital.
Kaiser Steel Corp will join U S Steel in raising structural steel prices by 6.8 percent amid rising costs and weak earnings. Bethlehem Steel may cut its prices between 11 and 13 percent, prompting White House discussion on import quotas. U S Steel cites cost inflation and labor cost escalations for the increases.
John Healy, president-elect of the National Association of General Contractors, urged Nixon to impose a wage freeze retroactive to December 1 and price controls on the construction industry at the Associated Contractors of Ohio convention. He cited a 9 cent average industry wage rise versus 24 cent national, and urged regional cooperation among independent builders to curb inflation.
Cleveland based Industry Week reports businessmen see inflation fight easing temporarily. Auto and steel sectors show production gains as buyers rush to secure steel, with orders up 30 percent or more and backlogs up about 15 percent from last month. By end February mills likely booked through July 31. Domestic raw steel at 2,476,000 net tons, up 63,000 from prior week. No. 1 heavy melting scrap price steady at 40.83.
John Bohlen director of the sheriff's public relations department will address the Civitan Club at noon tomorrow. Maj Bohlen serves as assistant croone and George Knapp is program chairman at the Manchester Motor Inn.
The Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters and Pi Delta Pi held a joint installation of 1971 officers at the Pythians Castle Hall on Central Avenue. Knights officers installed included Donald Hall and Robert Braun Jr among others with William Eckhardt master of arms. Pythian Sisters and Pi Delta Pi officers were also installed with John Richardson and Garnet Treadway among those named.
At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor contract talks continue to avert a large employee strike with a deadline set for midnight tonight. Negotiations were described as last ditch efforts to reach an agreement on terms affecting about 36 000 students and university staff.
The Leaf Center for Learning in Cincinnati will host the monthly program of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The open meeting takes place at Redeemer United Church of Christ Ohio 4 north of Hamilton. Center founded in 1969 for education of children with learning disabilities is directed by Miss Norma Harris and Miss Beverly Jones.
London AP report says Lord George Brown, former foreign secretary, was expelled from the Savile club after an incident last week. David Hardman, a former Labour MP, said he struck Brown's name from the membership list following a dinner guest speech breaching club rules. Club chairman Rupert Withers commented the event was unfortunate.
A Franklin fire last night caused minimal damage to tar stills at the Logan Long Co on South Main Street. Firemen said the blaze likely started near the boilers used to heat tar for shingles. No injuries were reported.
Stocks listed include American Airlines, Boeing, General Electric, IBM, Kroger, Procter & Gamble, Texaco, Union Carbide, and Woolworth among others. Bond and commodity notes appear with ranges. livestock prices show sheep and lamb values with directional changes. banking data cites First Banc Group and First National Bank with near term quotes.
Dayton Livestock market figures show mooGs and sow prices in ranges. Calves classed as Choice Good Utility appear with mixed quotes and unclear lot numbers.
AP USDA report from Cincinnati shows cattle slaughter and calf figures with price moves across categories. Steers and heifers mostly higher or steady, cows and bulls mixed. hogs up 3 points with activity noted. Calves dealers steady, hogs and lows included with weight brackets and bid ranges.
Ohio reports include carton prices for eggs delivered to major cities with U.S. grades and consumer grades listed. Large A white cartons average 48 to 50 cents, medium 45 to 46 cents, small 28 to 31 cents. Poultry hens at farms quoted 42 to 45 cents, potatoes 3.50 to 6.00 per unit.
Notices report deaths of Ross H Compton 46 and Mary Cox 56 in Middletown with services at First Presbyterian Church and Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home details. Other obituaries include Asa Ross Egelston in Tarpon Springs and William Allen Gillespie in Kettering. Interments at Middletown Cemetery and Lebanon Cemetery, with memorials to local funds.
Roberta Scott the 14 year old Wichita girl and 1970 poster child for the National Association of Retarded Children will attend White House worship services with President Nixon. Sen Robert Dole arranged the trip. Roberta and her mother will fly to Washington by private jet for the Sunday event.
Robert Noe and Robert Metz of the city's planning staff will address the Committee of 1,000 at 8 p.m. tonight at St. Pauls United Church of Christ on Broad Street. The discussion covers urban redevelopment and the city master plan. the meeting is open to the public.
Classified ad offers a spinet chest of drawers priced at 35 dollars with a 2.50 dollar insertion cost. Rates show three to ten lines across one to ten days. Mentions 10 cent daily contract options and asks about low-cost 3 and 6 month monthly plans.
In sorrow, the Grace Thorpe family expresses gratitude to relatives, friends, and neighbors for sympathy after the loss of Grace Thorpe. Special thanks to Rev. Howard Sears, contributors of offerings, pallbearers, and Coy-Leffler Funeral Home for arranging the services.
Beloved mother and grandmother Pearl Oakley passed away January 18, 1962. In our memories her laughter and smile remain, and we recall her voice. We find comfort in faith, hoping to meet her again in Heaven, remembered by her family.
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