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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1976
Page
12
Gov James Rhodes asks the Board of Tax Appeals to redesign assessment appeal forms he says were designed to intimidate taxpayers. He seeks legislation to extend tax payment deadlines, and a measure to freeze rising property taxes amid inflation.
In Cincinnati a gas explosion at a Symmes Township townhouse complex killed 75 year old Rose Silver and seriously burned Anita Biderman, 52. Deputies estimated $125000 in damages after a resident reported smelling gas prior to the blasts.
A four alarm blaze in downtown Newport Kentucky damaged three businesses on Saturday night. Federle's toy store suffered the heaviest losses, expected to exceed 100000 dollars. Fire Chief Ralph Quitter said the cause was undetermined and one firefighter was injured.
Councilwoman Fran Ryan a Democrat will seek the congressional seat held by Rep. Samuel L. Devine in Ohio's 12th District for November. Devine, from Columbus, has served in Congress since 1959 and defeated Ryan by 2,485 votes in 1974.
Mrs. Mary Camilla McElroy widow of Neil McElroy former Procter & Gamble president and former U S Defense secretary left 1 969137 in her will. She died August 14 1975 and left the bulk of the estate to her children Malcolm McElroy New York City Mrs Nancy M Folger Washington D C and Mrs Barbara M Dimling Menasha Wisconsin.
Four farm couples have been appointed to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's young farm couples committee. The appointees are Mr. and Mrs. A.I. Bell of West Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hafer of LaRue, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hollinger of New Madison, and Mr. and Mrs. David Rickly of Lakeville.
The Department of Natural Resources completed transferring planning and research divisions to other offices. Staff dropped from 121 to 60, with annual costs falling from 1,655 to 462,000 dollars, and some layoffs occurred.
William Kiraly 55 of Cleveland received a five to 25 year prison term for aggravated arson and attempted murder in the May 12 bombing of the office home of rackets figure Daniel Danny Greene. Greene was not seriously hurt. Joseph Gallo 37 remains sought in the case.
Moraine Ohio ballots on green light for a Bicentennial American Indian Village along the Great Miami River. City Manager Dwight Barnett estimates a 10 building complex could open by May if plans proceed, with construction costs from 50 000 to 75 000 dollars.
Akron council votes to use 20000 in city funds for Derby Downs repairs. The move complements 165000 pledged by a local firm to support this year’s All-American Soap Box Derby. Derby owns the facilities, city owns the land and the 950 foot slope used by the racers.
In Memphis Tennessee Mignon Cynthia Marley Hayes 26 filed for divorce from Isaac Hayes on cruelty grounds. The couple share 5 year old daughter Heather and 6 month old Isaac III and were wed in April 1973 in Carson City Nevada.
Novice G. Fawcett president emeritus of Ohio State University is named to the Education Commission of the States by Governor James A. Rhodes. He joins the governor and five other Ohio residents on the seven member state delegation as each state must appoint seven representatives.
Classified snippets show missing pets with sightings and rewards across East End and nearby areas plus two obituaries. Listings include dogs and cats of various breeds, a Chihuahua, dachshund, collie named Laddie, and a poodle, with contact numbers and reward details. Funeral notices list Mr Hobart Stam per and Mr Alva L Harrison with service times and funeral home details in Ohio.
The 80 year old Edith Iene Craig of 700 Stanley Street passed at Middletown Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with McCoy Leffler Dia arranging. Services expected Monday morning January 26.
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