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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
13
Police reported ten weekend break ins with total losses near 2500 dollars. Shaddock's Market at 1516 Germantown Rd suffered a roof entry and safe theft totaling 1200 dollars. Other incidents included vending machine losses, stolen rifles, and moved furniture.
City Commission will consider two ordinances on first reading and two emergency measures at seven tonight. One sets electricity rates with Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co for residents and another authorizes a CG&E street lighting contract. An emergency ordinance would authorize purchasing property for University Boulevard and a second to vacation part of Bonnell Street through Forrest Hills Country Club property and an adjacent alley.
In Warren County 28 546 eligible voters head to a special election on a one mill five year levy to fund a new jail dubbed the safety building. A 55 percent majority is required. The current jail built in 1844 is labeled unsafe and overcrowded, prompting support from the Bar Association chambers of commerce and various groups.
Nearly 500 people filled the Community Center as 40 nominees were pared to 11 for an 11 member advisory council. Balloting counted overnight with results due at 2 p.m. The meeting ended after reports of a National Guard alert, later denied. Officials urged no notes or photos. Speakers from Dayton and community leaders urged black unity amid tensions.
Sheriff deputies report three separate incidents over the weekend. Walter M. Sargent returned from Florida to a break in at 5948 Beverly Lane Middletown with 500 dollars of jewelry watches and rings a 12 gauge shotgun a 38 dollars and 300 pennies missing. Frank Chaffins Jr reported 141 dollars in loot including a clock radio rings a billfold cash and meat from a freezer. The Dingledine Trucking Co office on Somerville Road Somerville lost tools grease and a grease gun valued at 166 dollars.
Tomorrow voters face a renewed jail measure after last November’s failure of a $900,000 bond issue set at one third-mill. Low turnout and the prior defeat guide expectations for the upcoming vote.
A creature or device can imitate a wide range of sounds including birds songs dogs barking cats mewing and human voices The remarkable ability to reproduce diverse noises raises questions about its origin mechanism and potential uses.
Maineville Fire Chief Ron Frommling calls an early morning blaze at the Au Sable Inn in Foster definite arson. A passerby reported the fire at 3 30 a m. 15 men fought it for about an hour. Three bottles of flammable liquid were found in the rubble. investigators from the state fire marshal's office have been called in.
Hamilton records a fatal cycle crash killing Jo Anne Scalf 23, with her husband Rayford injured and treated. Edward Hill Jr. 43 struck the bike on Ohio 128 as he turned left. Hill reported no bike lights, while Scalf's husband was hospitalized and listed in fair condition.
Local 235 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Manchester Machine Co. settled after a 74 day strike. About 150 members ratified the new agreement yesterday and some workers returned to work today as schedules are set. Harold Callahan of Manchester Machine noted immediate restart. No further details released.
City public service director C A Sam Boeke says Roosevelt Avenue opening is postponed from July 1 due to wet spring weather and a supplier strike for traffic light poles. He now expects a Monday opening from Highland Street to Garfield, with the first railroad overpass at Crawford Street included. Armco Steel officials will keep Jefferson Road open until Roosevelt replaces it as east west traffic carrier.
A Franklin service station attendant at Humble Oil Center on E. Second and Poplar streets knocked a would be robber in the eye during a Sunday early morning hold up attempt. Clyde Wiley reported the incident to police at 2 am after a man in a white car brandished an apparent firearm.
Franklin police report a break in at Jack's Pool Hall 23 E. Third St. entry gained by cutting through a west wall where fire had burned. Two pin-ball machines were smashed and coin boxes stolen. Total loss about $10.30. Damage near $10.00. Report filed by owner Jack Pedigo early Sunday. Officer David Caskey notes the entry method and damage.
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