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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
2
Armco officials forecast higher sales and earnings in 1971 citing an improving economy, rebuilt and modernized facilities, and strict cost controls. They expect better service with higher quality products, while peers like U S Steel, Republic Steel and Bethlehem faced declines in 1970 profits.
General Motors reported a fourth quarter loss of 135 million in 1970, but full year earnings reached 609 million. Officials blame the 67 day UAW strike and slower U.S. and Canadian economies for the downturn, with annual earnings totaling 2.09 per share, down from 1969.
President Nixon's 1972 budget includes $50 million for water projects with three Southwestern Ohio sites named. Caesars Creek Reservoir spans Warren, Clinton and Green counties at 2.1 million dollars, Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir in Clarke County at 4.505 million, and East Fork Reservoir in Clermont County at 3.715 million.
Lester H. McHargue 62 of 60 Stadia Drive Franklin died at home after a heart attack. A Franklin High School teacher for 15 years he was born in Mt. Vernon Kentucky and served in World War II. Survived by wife Ollie and siblings, the family plans services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and Butler County Memorial Park burial with arrangements by Anglesey Funeral Home. Services set for Monday at 2 PM with Rev. Robert Clark officiating.
Albert W Arnold 4 of 229 N Miami St Trenton died 7:05 p.m. Thursday at Highland District Hillsboro Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. He and Christine were weekend campers at Rocky Fork Lake when ill. He formerly owned Arnold's Pony Keg in Trenton sold 1969. Surviving: wife five sons Byron Mason Martin Franklin Tom Wilford. William F Durbin 89 of 801 Malvern St Middletown died 4:55 p.m. Thursday at Middletown Hospital after two weeks as patient. Born in Kentucky, lived in Middletown 55 years. Formerly employed by P Lorillard Co. Surviving: wife Mamie three brothers Turner Estill County Ky Herman Arthur of Irvive Ky and two sisters Mrs Betty Gunn Irvine Ky and Mrs Myrtle Sutton St Petersburg Fla. Services arranged Monday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Bobbitt and Rev Jack Adams officiating. Burial Middletown Cemetery.
Frances R. McComas of Middletown retires after 30 years in Butler County Recorder's office where she led the registered land department and served as chief deputy since 1968. Her retirement was marked by a breakfast and gifts as colleagues praised her service. Her husband Ray McComas previously managed the Manchester Motor Inn. She lives with sister Pat Tymon. son Tim resides in Cincinnati.
President Nixon proposes a fiscal 1972 defense package of about 75 billion dollars, cutting manpower to 2,404,000 by 1972 while increasing pay and equipment costs. Navy and Air Force gain new ships and fighters. overall military aid and civil-military pay rise as nuclear forces stay steady amid phased ABM plans.
Lawrence Bennett, 25, of 417 Weaver St, was moved to Cincinnati General Hospital after a back wound. Cincinnati police said he faces four warrants two for armed robbery and two for intentional shooting. Warren County police allege a rape warrant. Detectives hold a second robbery suspect shot in the arm during the hold up near S Main Street and 17th Avenue. Bennett gave a statement at 11 27 pm January 19.
Maggie Ossitsin sues for 100000 in Montgomery County alleging conspiracy by E. F. MacDonald Co sponsor, its agent, and Dayton Women’s Bowling Association to drop her from a team. She says the expulsion caused embarrassment and cost her employment.
Dr. Richard E. Bullock, the county’s sole practicing physician since 1965, will end his medical practice after February 14. The sparsely populated county of 9,420 residents has relied on him as its only physician for years.
At 9:31 p.m. a fire at 300 S Main St near Pat Rossi caused chimney soot alarms after a neighbor reported it. At 3:27 am and 6:21 am two calls to 1107 Ith Ave led to Mrs Vernye Mae Frayer, 72, being taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance in satisfactory condition.
City officials consider appointing a new captain after testing five lieutenants and sergeants. Lt. Roy Crout Lt. Ed Poling and Lt. Wilford Palmer waived a two week delay for possible grade appeal. The vacancy follows the death of Assistant Police Chief Sam Moore.
Police reported two armed robberies with total loot under sixty dollars. John Trimble, proprietor of Sportsmen's Cafe, described three masked men who fled after a rifle and shotgun were used. Trimble was slightly injured in the struggle. Greg Coldiron, a gas station worker, said a back press and a light weapon yielded 59.33 dollars before the assailant struck him.
A rock was thrown through a window at the apartment of Mrs Mary Couch located at 1732 Columbia Ave. Police noted tire tracks in the snow suggesting the vandal fled in a car.
Calvin Sloount reported to police that a radio was stolen from his parked car at 2307 Queen Avenue.
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