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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1969

Page

2

Surtax Extension Stalemate Shapes Tax Reform Debate

Washington AP report on a House push to extend the 10 percent surtax withholding through mid year 1970 and a Senate fight over timing and a broader tax reform package. Mansfield signals reluctance without a compromise, while Republicans press for a full year extension to combat inflation.

Washington Nixon House Congress Senate Finance Committee Senate Mike ‘Mansfield Democratic Policy Committee Ways and Means ‘Committee Mansfield

Ohio AFL-CIO Chief Objects to New Tax Plan

Frank W. King says the 108th General Assembly’s tax measures will cost Ohio families about 33 dollars yearly and blames Gov. Rhodes for weak leadership on tax reform. He criticizes urban neglect and says the changes shift burden to counties while supporting major vocational education funding gaps.

Columbus Ohio 108Th General Assembly Frank W. King Afl—Cio King James A. Rhodes Rhodes Buck Senate

First National Mails 22 226 Charge Cards

First National Bank mailed over 22 000 Master Charge cards to customers and others in the area. President Edward Barker said card holders gain prearranged credit up to 600 dollars to budget income and avoid extra charges. Applications are carefully screened. The card is usable at nearly 200 local merchants and accepted nationally by more than 450 000 merchants and in 44 foreign countries.

First National Bank Edward Barker Barker

Evans Describes No 2 Man in Glenville Gunfight Case

Lathan Donald, 20, on trial for first degree murder in the Glenville shootout last year, has been named the No 2 man in the militant group by Fred Ahmed Evans. Evans, a 3-year militant leader, testified after being returned to Cleveland from Ohio Penitentiary Death Row under heavy guard. The trio, plus two others, are charged with seven counts of murder in the July incident that killed three police officers and a black civilian.

Cleveland Ohio Lathan Donald Fred Ahmed Evans Donald Evans Ohio Penitentiary Lake County Glenville

Young GOP Approves Stitt Board Appointment

Middletown Young Republican Club members ratified David Stitt to the board of directors at a LeSourdsville Lake picnic meeting replacing Jean Blazer. Nearly 100 attended as the group discussed the Aug 8–9 state convention in Cincinnati and Gillespie’s unopposed chair candidacy.

David Stitt Middletown Young Republican Club LeSourdsville Lake Stitt Middletown Junior Achievement Jean Blazer Cincinnati Roger Gillespie Paul Matia Ohio League Janice Wolfe Manchester Motor Inn

Three Ohio Escapees Still At Large

Three inmates from Mansfield Reformatory escaped an honor farm near Sandusky and remain at large. They overpowered a guard, took his wallet, rifled a camp safe, and fled in a car. All are from Toledo and considered dangerous.

Sandusky Ohio Here Ohio Highway Patrol Erie County Toledo Mansfield Reformatory

Deaths And Funerals Eugene Cox 59 Middletown

Eugene F. Cox 59 of 708 17th Ave died at Middletown Hospital after a three month illness. He worked 29 years at Armco Steel in the building and yards department and was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Survived by wife Amanda seven sons two daughters mother and siblings. services set for 11 a.m. Thursday at United Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Bailey Funeral Home 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Eugene Cox Eugene F. Cox 17Th Ave Middletown Hospital Mr. Cox Daviel Hill Fla Middletown Armco Steel Corp United Missionary Baptist Church Amanda Willie Cox Wright Patterson Air Force Base Louie William John Darnell Leon Richard Cox Saba Hepburn Johnstown Marie Jett Mary Ellen Cox Dothan Ala Eddie Willie Panama City Evins Jr Tampa Margaret Hinds Springfield Mass James Holloman Woodside Cemetery The Bailey Funeral Home

Mrs Annie Perrine rites set in Cincinnati tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs Annie L Perrine 80 formerly of Lebanon will be at 2 pm tomorrow at Wilson Chapel Twin Towers Methodist Home Cincinnati with visitation after 1 pm Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery south of Lebanon She died yesterday at the home a retired school teacher Surviving are her son Charles of Lebanon two sisters Miss Bertha Uncapher and Miss Emma Uncapher both of Columbus four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral arrangements are by Bamber Funeral Home Cincinnati

Annie Perrine Lebanon Annie L. Perrine Wilson Chapel Twin Towers Methodist Home Cincinnati Fellowship Cemetery The Bamber Funeral Home

Hamilton Deaths Prompt Local Services for Two Residents

Richard Yarger aged 52 of Fairfield will be honored at a 1 30 p m service at Zettler. Edna Swecker 75 of 819 Buckeye Street will have services today at Klaus-Weigel.

Hamilton Richard Yarger Fairfield Zettler Edna Swecker Buckeye St Klaus-Weigel

Uganda awaits pope with papal mania in Kampala

Uganda prepares for Pope Paul VI arrival two days away as Kampala dresses for the event. Citizens celebrate with banners and papal memorabilia while 22 Ugandan martyrs are honored. Pilgrims trek 200 miles to Namugongo for a shrine consecration and a five day culture festival accompanies the visit.

Kampala Uganda Anthony Quinn Paul Milton Obote Hong Kong Vulu Namugongon Entebbe Bombay

Three Ohioans Die in Vietnam War Hostilities

Army specialist fourth class James L. Clark of Miltersburg Ohio died of wounds from Vietnam. Thomas E. Rose of Findlay and David A. Semeraro of Niles were changed from missing to dead in hostile action.

Washington (Ap James L. Clark Miltersburg Ohio Vietnam Defense Department Ohio Army Thomas E. Rose Findlay David A. Semeraro Niles

Jackie Kennedy Onassis Turns 40 in Greece

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is 40, celebrated in Scorpios Island Greece. Reports say husband Aristotle Onassis gave her golden Apollo spaceship shaped earrings. Her first husband John F. Kennedy championed the space program leading to the first lunar landing.

Scorpios Island Greece Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Aristotle Onassis John F. Kennedy

Call for presidential review of military comms after Pueblo and EC121

The House Armed Services Committee urges an urgent presidential review of high level military communications and decision making after the Pueblo seizure and EC121 downing. It cites delays in distress calls and loss of control, recommends a civilian military study group, and notes intelligence and contingency failures.

Washington House Armed Services Committee U.S Pentagon Otis G. Pike D-Ny Pueblo Japan

Black Lung Bill Pros Readies Senate Fight in Ohio

An attorney for the United Mine Workers Union says backers of Ohio's black lung disease bill will oppose Senate amendments on the floor. He cites senator Robin Turner’s changes, including autopsy and biopsy proof requirements and restricting miners from coal mines, as changes straying from normal procedure and favorable to coal interests.

Columbus, Ohio United Mine Workers Union Ohio Senate Donald M. Colsaurd Robin Turner Marion Elections, Commerce and Labor Committee House Colsaurd Turner

Electrocution ruled in Warren teen's death

Michael D. Spencer a 16 year old from Warren Ohio died of electrocution ruled by the Trumbull County coroner. He reportedly was working on a television antenna at his home when a lightning strike hit the antenna.

Warren Ohio Michael D. Spencer Trumbull County

Lima's Negro Chief Resigns in Lima Ohio

William K. Davenport Lima's first Negro police chief submitted his resignation Monday to Mayor Christian P. Morris. Davenport said he was resigning because exception had been taken to some of his recent decisions. He did not elaborate.

Lima, Ohio William K. Davenport Lima Christian P. Morris Davenport

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