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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1971

Page

24

Reagan backs Nixon. no White House bid planned

California Governor Ronald Reagan says he has told President Nixon he has no personal designs on the White House and will lead California's delegation to the 1972 Republican National Convention pledged to Nixon's renomination. Reagan describes their relationship as cordial and close.

Sacramento Calif California Ronald Reagan Nixon White House Reagan Washington Spiro T. Agnew Sun Varney Agnew Health, Education and Welfare Department Office of Economic Opportunity Miami Beach

Kent Jury Report Judge Rules on Indictments

A federal judge upheld indictments against 25 Kent State University suspects tied to May 4 violence. The ruling excised a confidential report but kept the indictments, while critics argued the report threatened faculty and student reputations.

Columbus, Ohio Kent State University Paul Brown Thomas Uni Kent Ohio National Guardsmen Stuport Grand Jury Brown

Kellogg Cereal Ties Probed Over Mink Deaths

Senator William Proxmire urged the FDA to test Kellogg Co cereals for mercury lead or insecticide traces after mink fed the company’s cereal died in large numbers. Kellogg disputed links noting tests at Wisconsin and Michigan State Univ showed no mercury and that mink deaths likely stem from animal byproducts in diets. Proxmire asked a halt to interstate shipments of two mink cereal types pending investigation.

Washington William Proxmire Kellogg Co Wisconsin Democrat Food and Drug Administration University of Wisconsin Michigan State University Proxmire FDA

Showgirl Candy Jane Johnson Targeted by Ex Husband Billboard

Candy Jane Johnson, 26, reports her Las Vegas ex husband Red Gilson sent a billboard to her El Toro home reading I still love you Red. Johnson says the gesture does not alter her plans to marry another man.

EL Toro, Calif Candy Jane Johnson Red Gilson Las Vegas Nev Candy Jane Miss Johnson

Berkeley mayoral race opens with Savios filing

Mario Savio, a former UC student leader, and his wife Suzanne filed as candidates for Berkeley mayor in the April 6 election. Savio, 27, a biology junior, led the Free Speech Movement in 1964 and briefly dropped out in 1965 before re-enrolling last fall. They joined a field of 13 declared candidates as incumbent Walace Johnson said he will not run again.

Berkeley Calif University of California Mario Savio Suzanne Savio University

Aeronca Manager Joins Miami University Personnel Office

Victor L Thomas of Monroe will leave Aeronca after 19 years to become employee relations officer in Miami University's personnel staff. He will work under Edward A Jackson in Roudebush Hall, Oxford Campus. a Franklin High School and Otterbein College graduate, he is a WWII veteran with Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Oxford Victor L Thomas Timrick Place Monroe Aeronca, Inc Miami University Thomas Aeronca Franklin High School Otterbein College Jefferson Township Montgomery County Josephine Middletown High School Daniel D. Thomas Baldwin Wallace College David L JoEden United Methodist Church Middletown Personnel Association

Jailed Officials Free Now

Three Trumbull County commissioners Gary J. Thompson Lamar A. Young and John F. McCloskey were jailed for contempt for five hours after refusing a $25 monthly pay raise for Probate Judge Reed S. Battin’s clerical staff. They were freed on $300 bond after the 11th District Court of Appeals stayed the fines and jail sentences while appealing. The judge ordered the raises Jan. 4 but the commissioners argued the 1971 county budget was not yet prepared.

Battin

Court Allows Russian defector to reenter Park Avenue apartment

Natalya Makarova the Russian dancer who defected wins access to her Park Avenue flat after being locked out. An affidavit in State Supreme Court notes she and her interpreter Vladimir Rodzienko sublet the unit from Irene Epstein for three months at 400 dollars monthly. Epstein contends 1000 dollars in damages and unpaid bills prompted the dispute.

New York Natalya Makarova Park Avenue State Supreme Court Miss Makarova Vladimir Rodzienko Irene Epstein

Elvis Named Top Singer in New Musical Express Poll

Elvis Presley was named the world’s top male singer in the New Musical Express poll, marking his 12th win in 13 years. The 35 year old entertainer was also chosen as the world’s top musical personality for 1970. Creedence Clearwater Revival led as the top group by readers of the NME with a 300000 circulation.

London Elvis Presley New Musical Express Amerime Creedence Clearwater Revival

County panel weighs two rezoning requests in Lemon Township

Hamilton Butler County commissioners advised on two rezoning requests south of Middletown. Melody Heights seeks a 48 acre Todhunter Road change to allow two family homes, while Earl Cavin requests eight acres on Ohio 4 near LeSourdsville for general business use. The board also approved a 12 acre agricultural to light industrial change near Ohio 63 for Valley Spray Services warehouse.

Sol Riegel Hamilton Butler County Fummer Lemon Township Middletown Todhunter Road Whispering Oaks Melody Heights, Inc County Planning and Zoning Boards Earl and Mear Cavin Ohio 4 Hamilton-Middletown Road LeSourdsville Edgar Streifthau Ohio 63 Penn Central Railroad Valley Spray Services, Inc Monroe

Mayor Says Mobsters Tried To Bribe Him

Youngstown Ohio mayoral candidate Jack C Hunter, a Republican age 40, says racketeers offered to fund his campaign and arrange favors in exchange for keeping gambling income. He rejected the offer and won the race pledging to fight organized crime. The Plain Dealer notes his purge of corruption and a November drug raid that seized 25 violators.

Youngstown, Ohio Jack C. Hunter Youngstown Cleveland Plain Dealer Hunter Nhe City

Budget Hearings Tackle 1971 County Allocation

Butler County commissioners heard Ed Swain executive director of the Mental Health and Retardation board request a $10,000 appropriation. Swain warned that budget cuts could lose matching funds. They plan meetings with department heads to align the 1971 budget with the certified county budget commission amount.

Ed Swain Butler County Board of Mental Health and Retardation Swain County Budget Commission

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