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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1976
Page
9
The Middletown police slowdown persists as the Fraternal Order of Police backs the action. FOP president Paul Lewis stated officers are giving 100 percent service, except in designated zones, amid ongoing tension with city leadership.
The James Whitcomb Riley derailed near Shandon in Butler County after a 200 car freight passed hours earlier. Two women were treated and released. 27 passengers travelled by bus to Chicago. Chessie System officials ruled out track 7 as the cause and noted initial inspections found the track safe for 50 mph. Authorities expect two days to clear the line. trains are rerouted over Baltimore and Ohio tracks.
Multiple burglaries were reported with minimal property loss. Be ckman Dickerson Distributing Co at 38 Crawford St saw a damaged door panel and internal entry. Desks were ransacked at the Middletown Library. A wall was kicked in at Justin Micomonaco's laundromat at 607 Crawford St with no items missing.
About 400 damage resulted from a gasoline fire set in a car in the apartment parking lot. John Cornele reported finding the blaze near 839 N University Blvd around 11 p.m. A homemade torch and a two gallon can were located nearby, police said.
Lebanon plans to spend 406000 in Community Development funds with 100000 earmarked for water and sewer lines to Avalon Heights. The council approved the allocation despite the city administration recommending a mix of loans.
Robert Stephens 28 of Fairfield died at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton from injuries suffered in a head on collision on Bypass 4 November 12. He was transferred from Hamilton Mercy Hospital where the other car’s occupants sustained minor injuries. Avalon Heights seeks $100 000 EPA backed sewer and water funding with escrow if EPA grant delayed. Council approved funding for housing elderly site Colonial Park and substandard housing rehab with total grants and loans outlined.
Mrs. Carol Childers, 34, of Monroe, is in Middletown Hospital in fair condition after icy roads caused her car to slide left off Hendrickson Road and strike a wood wagon wheel and a tree. Her two children, Cindy 14 and Joe 12, were treated and released.
Council member Ron Specht led objections to Moose Lodge D-4 liquor permit for glass service to members until 1 am. State hearing in Hamilton considered concerns about proximity of other liquor venues, parking, planning notice, and potential disorder. State decision expected in weeks.
Local community pages feature births weddings town notices and brief event summaries for Middletown and surrounding area. Readers find announcements and small items of interest from residents and organizations in this Saturday edition.
Middletown school officials ask the Civil Service Commission to fill five school bus routes by appointment instead of test scores after a meeting with senior substitute drivers. The move follows a spate of sick calls Jan 22 and 23 that stranded about 1,200 students. Senior drivers say they deserve the routes. administrators cite Civil Service rules. A decision is expected at the Feb 10 commission meeting.
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