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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1971

Page

5

R W Ellis services set for 58 year old man

Funeral services for R W Ellis of 2821 Hymouth Street will be at 1 a m Friday at McCoy Lesler Funeral Home with Rev Rodney Williams officiating. Burial follows at Butler County Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 3 to 9 p m and 9 p m at the funeral home. Ellis died yesterday at Middletown Hospital after an apparent heart attack at home.

R. W. Ellis Hymouth St McCoy Lesler Rodney Williams Butler County Memorial Park Ellb Middletow Hospital Morlay

City Sues for Right Taskies Over Air Rights

The city sues a landowner to appropriate air rights for a nine acre land parcel along the Great Miami River at Hook Field. City officials note FAA terms allow structures up to 17 to 43 feet along the flight path and a settlement with Virginia Mae Egelston remains unsettled after zoning moves were denied.

Tilmon Filison Cmmission Great Miami River Hook Field Wginia Mae Egelston Federal Aviation Authority FAA C.A. Boeke City Pute Services Dale Helsel Egelston Agelston

Neighborhood club meetings and civic group schedule

A list of Wednesday and Thursday evening meetings across several clubs and posts. Highlights include Optimist Club at Comer Lodge at 6:30, Shanee Field Archers at 7, American Legion posts at 7:30, aviation and fraternal chapters, and various organizations meeting in churches halls lodges and city buildings.

Optimist Club Comer Lodge Order of Ahepa Othodox Church Alcoholes Anonymous Arco Ohio Hit Hecklers Club Grrmantown Road Frisch's Masonic Lodge Ninth Ave Knight of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad Arm Orioles Nest

Kiwanis and Lions to Meet at Mancherr Motor Inn

The Kianis and Lions clubs plan a joint meeting tomorrow noon at Mancherr Motor Inn. Gordy Coleman, former Cincinnati Reds outfielder and current head of Sid's Speakers Bureau, will speak.

Kianis Kiwanis Lions Clubs Mancherr Motor Inn Gordy Coleman Cincinnal Reds Sid's

Nixon Tax Break Talk Fails to Jumpstart Growth

A government survey shows Nixon's multibillion dollar depreciation tax plan yields meager gains. Businesses expect only a 2.7 percent rise in capital spending this year to 81.8 billion, the smallest since 1961, with nonmanufacturing sectors offsetting some losses. The Commerce Department and SEC note sluggish recovery and delayed plan timing.

Washington Nixon Council of Economic Advisers Commerce Department Securities and Exchange Commission SEC

Jet Evacuated After Fire Warning At Cincinnati Airport

A Trans World Airlines 727 was evacuated at Greater Cincinnati Airport after reporting a mechanical failure. Two passengers were hospitalized from injuries during evacuation. Officials in Florence Kentucky suspected a fire in the main landing gear. two tires blew out. the jet blocked the main runway and forced closure for three and four engine jets while a shorter runway stayed open for two engine jets.

Cincinnati Trans World Airlines Greater Cincinnati Florence

Parents sue over Montgomery County electrocution death

Ernest Garrison Jr and Bonnie Garrison file a 9015000 damage suit in Butler County Common Pleas Court against Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co and Gilkey Construction Co. They say son David Allen Garrison was electrocuted April 8 1970 at the Olde Towne Apartments Middletown when contacting a service line. They allege negligent installation of electric lines supplying Towne Properties.

Hamilton Montgomery County Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Court Ernest Garrison Jr Bonnie Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co N. Broad St Gilkey Construction Co Cincinnati David Allen Garrison Olde Towne Gilkey Construction Towne Properties Salt Cg&e Co

Massacre At Bong Son Reported

The Army investigates reports that U S airborne troops killed 24 to 40 Vietnamese women and children on a Bong Son beach in September 1968. Claims by William E Marboun of St Paul Minnesota cite testimony at a Minneapolis hearing and a Chicago Sun Times story. The Army says inquiries are ongoing and no further details can be released.

Washington U.S. Airborne Bong Son William E. Marboun St. Paul Minn Chicago Sun Times Minneapolis Citizens Commission of Inquiry U.S Marhoun Vietnam

Public pressure grows for POW deal tied to Vietnam withdrawal

Families of missing American POWs pressed President Nixon to set a withdrawal deadline in exchange for Hanoi's release of prisoners. Nixon warned that North Vietnam would not guarantee prisoner release in return for a date and urged flexibility, while supporters urged a firm deadline if guarantees were offered.

Don McLeod Washington Nixon Vietnam Hanoi U.S National League of Families of American Southeast Asia White House Joan Vinson League

Mt Etna Eruption Eases After Major Lava Flood

In Sicily Mt Etna's long eruption cooled today after its fourth great lava outpouring in three centuries. Vulcanologists observed molten rock flowing more slowly as streams threatening Fornazzo Sant'Alfio Sciara and Macchia di Giarre slackened. The eruption, in its 58th day, may resume with renewed force despite the drop in lava temperature from 1850F to about 925F.

Catania Sicily Etna Fornazzo Sant’Alfio Sciara Macchia di Giarre

Collision injures Franklin woman at Hughes Street and Panama Avenue

A 27 year old Franklin area woman, Mrs Margot Lee Lawsow of 6674 Evelyn Drive, was injured in a crash at Hughes Street and Panama Avenue at 5 30 p m yesterday. Her 1970 foreign compact car was demolished after striking a 1965 car driven by 17 year old Troy Zornes of 2205 Wilbraham Road. Lawsow was treated at Middletown Hospital and listed in good condition. Zornes’ vehicle damage was estimated at 400 dollars.

Franklin-area Hughes Street Panama Avenue Margot Lee Lawsow Evelyn Drive Middletown Hospital Troy Zornes Wilbraham Road Zornes

Trial Date Set For Ex Mayor LEBANON

Former South Lebanon mayor Kelly Byrd, 37, faces trial on a concealed weapon charge set for June 7. He previously pled guilty to a reduced drunk driving charge after a January arrest and resigned January 16 following indictment. His attorney is Mason Municipal Judge John Zopff.

Lebanon South Lebanon Kelly Byrd Byrd Mason John Zopff

Police Briefs Report Window Break and Property Loss

A rock was tossed through a plate glass window at 2032 Highland Street. Don Aikens reported the incident. Mrs Betty McKeller of 330 Curtis Street reported cash missing totaling 102 dollars from her home. Robert Young of Dayton reported a burglary of his car parked in front of the K of C hall with items valued at 100 dollars taken.

Highland St Don Aikens Betty McKeller Curtis St Robert Young Dayton

Standards of guilt limits on loitering rulings spread

The Supreme Court limited police power to remove annoying or suspicious persons. In Cincinnati and Euclid decisions the court demanded ascertainable standards of guilt and warned against vague laws. Justice Stewart led the majority, noting risks of discriminatory enforcement and referencing historic figures to illustrate broad overreach.

Washington Supreme Court Warren B. Burger Cincinnati Potter Stewart Stewart Euclid Ohio Blake George Washington Thomas Jefferson Patrick Henry Williamsburg Virginia Rae

Kent Protest Leader Nabbed On Old Rap

Clyde Hays a protest leader and Kent State sociology graduate student was arrested on a campus police warrant dated May 28 charging disruption of the ROTC review at Kent State May 20. He was released on 100 dollar bond after pleading innocent. Local campus and city police coordinated the arrest as part of ongoing demonstrations by the People’s Coalition for Peace and Justice.

Kent Ohio Clyde Hays Leroy Satrom Kent State University Hays Washington, D.C Kent State People’s Coalition ‘For Peace and Justice KSU Portage County

Fire run responses multiple medical calls documented

At 3 06 p m Mrs Kay Habig 31 ill taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance in fair condition. At 6 40 p m Alvin Burg 37 ill transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment. At 11 05 p m Sharon Williams 24 cut ankle on pop bottle taken to hospital by private car for treatment.

Barnitz St Kay Habig Middletown Hospital McGuire Ave Alvin Burg Crawford St Sharon Williams

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