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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1971
Page
13
Mrs Moon, secretary at 1347 Central Ave, says the expired Selective Service Act only halted induction authority, not registration. About 110 men register monthly and 10 to 20 are drafted when in effect, while confusion persists over office location and hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Fire calls noted yesterday include a defective light switch at 1902 Arlington Ave causing no damage. A car fire under the hood on Elwood St and Verity Pkwy linked to a broken gas line caused $50 damage. Another car fire under the hood at 316 Garfield St caused $25 damage. Paulette Stout, 22, was ill and transported to Middletown Hospital by ambulance, with stable condition. Robert Walker, 23, of 1209 Lind St, was treated and taken to hospital by ambulance.
Butler County Board of Elections plans broader registration expansion for all ages. A proposal from the Democratic Party aims to simplify registration for 18 to 20-year-olds and others, with a August 30 decision target. A campus-only plan was tabled in favor of county-wide locations and a three-day September registration period.
Two church factions and a Mason minister faced legal action as a minister's wife charged assault and battery against Rev. Patton amid a church split over a $4,000 theft claim. Patton posted bond and awaits a municipal hearing while both sides seek counsel in a civil dispute over misused collection money and moved furniture to a Tytus Avenue building.
Serious injuries sent Driver Serious Howard Puckett 42 of 321 Madison St to Middletown Hospital after a 3 20 p m collision at the Diamond National driveway exit to Central Avenue. Vincent Haley 19 of 1366 Central Ave was involved in a separate incident earlier when his car struck a street sign. Thomas A Miller 22 of 7972 Thomas Road was hurt in a motorcycle crash with Ray Chasteen 1259 Yankee Road. Chasteen was cited for failure to stop.
Hamilton Ohio AP Assistant Chief Don Durrough is serving as acting chief of the city fire department until a permanent appointment. A civil service examination will determine the chief, with Durrough and four deputy chiefs eligible. The vacancy followed the retirement of Willard Gillespie, a 32 year veteran.
City Commission to repeal the loitering ordinance described as dusty by City Attorney Tilmon Ellison. The law carries a $50 fine for loitering defined as annoying passersby. A public hearing on a Mason Hornback and C. C Clark apartment project on Roosevelt Boulevard is also listed.
Six Middletown youths facing delinquency charges were dismissed by Judge David Black in Butler County Domestic Relations Juvenile Court. All six defendants pleaded not guilty after their June 18 arrest at 2015 Tytus Ave. following a beer party with loud music. a 16-year-old girl’s presence underpinned the charges. One additional defendant, William Sergent, 23, was continued on probation for non-support.
An unidentified man arrived at Henretta Goodall Hospital in Sanford Maine over the weekend complaining of a moth in his ear. A nurse and a physician examined with an otoscope and the moth flew out when light attracted it.
Howard L. Schueller Jr. 45 announces candidacy for a four year term on the Middletown Board of Education. He is the fourth candidate for three seats expiring in January with other contenders named and more expected. Schueller, Armco Steel safety engineer and board president, cites goals to improve opportunities and fair treatment for staff and students. He lives at 63 Penbrooke Court, Monroe.
Armco Steel and the Armco Employes Independent Federation face a looming Sunday midnight contract end as union leaders push for non economic and pocketbook issues. AEIF president Carmel Mathis says extension will be decided day by day with meetings scheduled through the week.
Middletown East Kiwanis Club hosts a 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Holiday Inn near I-75 and Ohio 122. Tom Brickey YMCA youth director will present a film about the Indian Guide program.
Hamilton officer Ptl. Rickie Halbrecht who worked undercover to disrupt drug rings received a personal letter and certificate from President Nixon. The raids led to 24 arrests and 103 grand jury indictments, reflecting the administration’s emphasis on fighting drug abuse.
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