23 Jul 2004
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2004
Page
1
Greg Maddux pitched a dominant game earning his 298th career victory as the Cubs defeated the Reds 13-2 at Wrigley Field. Teammates backed him with four homers, providing strong run support in the lopsided win.
The 9 11 commission finds a failure of imagination rather than neglect led hijackers to strike, urging an intelligence overhaul against al Qaida. It says Bush and Clinton were sincere about the threat but did not prevent the attack, with a 575 page report released as the panel cautions future danger. A security video shows hijackers at Dulles before boarding the plane to the Pentagon.
City Editor Bob Irvin invited staff to ride a 1931 New Standard plane at Hook Field as a prelude to the Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon festivities at Smith Park starting today. Rides are available through Sunday at 55 dollars per person, lasting about a short flight.
Franklin officials move to ask voters in both the city and township to approve a merger on the November ballot. The commission plans to present a final document August 5 and expects articles of merger to be ready for a municipal vote on August 12.
A Middletown woman pleaded guilty in city court to having sex with an Internet acquaintance for 250 dollars and attempting to pressure him for 8000 more. The brief item notes city news with Page B1 reference and a weather forecast on A2.
Middletown City Schools officials met with about 75 Verity Middle School parents and students to explain the short term move of Verity students to Monroe High School while new elementary schools are built. Superintendent Price said the decision was necessary and would involve the community, though some parents criticized the choice. Verity sports will practice at Johns Road campus and later move to Monroe. McKinley and Wilson elementaries will be renamed to reflect Verity affiliation while preserving school identities.
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