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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1974
Page
14
Detroit AP reports General Motors announced a new round of major production cutbacks as sales of its large cars slump, impacting Michigan. The move follows ongoing demand weakness and comes as the automaker reshapes output to match market conditions.
In Cincinnati area Norwood General Motors Assembly Division keeps producing Pontiac Firebirds and Chevrolet Camaros as GM cuts larger car production. Local 674 reports an average of eight hours overtime weekly while 4,500 UAW members recall 1972 strikes and praise the plant’s strong year. Jim Young, longtime union leader, notes ongoing overtime on both shifts.
GM plans further job cuts through April 1, idling about 75 000 assemblers in 14 plants and an undetermined number of component parts workers. Michigan faces the heaviest impact with nearly 50 000 layoffs. This follows prior rounds January and December layoffs totaling over 260 000 workers.
John H. Heck 14 of Hamilton earned the Eagle Scout rank. He is a senior patrol leader in Scout Troop 902 Fairfield and a Lakota High School freshman. Heck is active in the Order of the Arrow and the Dan Beard Council and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Heck. His grandfather is Mrs. R. A. Heck. He attends Lakota High School and is involved in community scouting activities. The article also notes GM layoff details impacting manufacturing and assembly plants through early 1974 with potential indefinite layoffs for some parts workers and a planned 16 percent cut in production from 1973 levels.
Members of the Franklin High School class of 1964 organize a 10 year reunion for late summer. Anyone willing to help should call Hal Ward at 4611 Carroll Lee Lane. A planning session is set for this Thursday at Mrs. Phillip Rhode's residence 421 Bridge St Franklin.
Massillon Ohio Donald E Simon will retire March 1 after 22 years as fire chief in Massillon. Mayor Mark Ross announced the retirement and noted Simon joined the fire department 33 years ago.
Marie Baker of Middletown Ohio has been duly appointed Executrix of the estate of Fred E Baker deceased in Butler County Ohio on January 2. Judge Harry F Walsh and attorney J A McIntosh preside over the probate matter with notice dated January 12 1926.
Sally Lee of Middletown Ohio named Ancillary Administratrix of the estate of Claude Huff deceased formerly of Hazard Kentucky. Notice dated January 7 with clerk Donald M. Gose in Middletown Ohio dated January 12 19 26.
Curtis Lewis of Corsicana Texas named executor of the Elmer Lewis estate formerly of Middletown Butler County Ohio on January 2. Attorneys H.0 Finkelman and Fred Ross announce the appointment in the notice dated January 26 and February 2 and 9.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission plans to lift the six month ban on 13 brands of aerosol spray adhesives on March 1. The panel of 11 scientists backed lifting the ban though no safety endorsement is made. Dr J Rodman Seely noted ongoing chromosome damage studies and said the action should ease public concern. Commissioner Lawrence Kushner said the move follows thorough investigation and is not an endorsement. The commission had imposed the ban under the imminent hazard act last August.
Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the first degree murder conviction of James Albert Findley, 31, of Cincinnati, for the October 18, 1970 shooting death of 16 year old Cheryl Segal in Roselawn. Findley was sentenced to death, later life in prison, after a Jan. 26, 1971 trial.
Case No EA2249 Estate of Robert M Merriman Deceased Florine Merriman of Middletown Ohio has died late of Middletown Butler County Ohio Since the 7th day of January 1974 Anthony Valen Jan 12-19-26 Harry F Walsh Fy ad
Treva Lawsan of Middletown Ohio is notified as part of the Case No EA1969 Estate of Myrtle Snowden Deceased. Dated January 7, H. O. Finkelman and Fred Ross are listed in the notice.
Phyllis J. Byrd of Middletown Ohio files notice for estate of Thomas J Byrd deceased dated January 7 1974 in Dayton Ohio with Joseph L Lair listed.
Plans are underway for a 15th year reunion of Franklin High School Class of 1959. Committee chairs include Larry Harp Joan Townsend Dumford Barbara Masoner Sample Carolyn Gabbard Kramer and others. About 125 graduates. Contact Dumford Sample or Lehman with reunion information.
Linda Sue Lukemire files for divorce from John Gilbert Lukemier in Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Case OR74 01 0023 alleging gross neglect and willful absence with dates of publication listed for notices. Attorney Fred Ross of First National Bank Building handled the filing with dates January through February reference.
City of Middletown invites proposals for wiring and controls overhaul at Germantown Road Lift Station. Bid deadline February 12, 1974, noon EDT. Requires 5 percent bid bond, 100 percent performance bond, and completion within ten days after award. Co Dudley Inwood, Chairman. Jan 26, Feb 2.
GM announced another wave of layoffs affecting Fisher Body Division plants in Cleveland Euclid and Elyria. Indefinite layoffs start Monday with 540 workers at the Coit Road plant in Cleveland where 1,103 had been laid off earlier. Elyria plant to idle 311 more workers bringing total laid off to 654.
A GM official notes production shifts respond to buyer demand while acknowledging fuel economy is only one of many factors influencing car purchases. The statement emphasizes broader market considerations in automotive planning.
E Jane Hale of Middletown Ohio named executrix of the estate of William H Hale deceased in Butler County Ohio. Notice dated January 16 with official filing and next steps as required by law. Walter R. Bender signs as agent on January 26 and February 2 9.
Aidean Nash of Middletown Ohio is named executrix of the Arthur R Nash estate dated January 1974. Joann R Pennington of Middletown Ohio is named executrix of the James Pennington estate in Madison Township Butler County with a January closing notice.
Case No EA1740 notices announce Lethe Patrick of Middletown Ohio appointed administrator of Zeffie M Schultz deceased of Middletown Butler County with dated January 14 and attorney Harry Ben M Kitchen. A separate notice for Case No EA1740 states Cora M Arkill of Middletown Ohio appointed administrator of George Arkill deceased also of Middletown Butler County with dated January 16 and attorney John A Crist.
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