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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1970
Page
13
Franklin Head Start with 77 children will relocate after the Rev. Edward Bates demanded $75 weekly rent or closure. Head Start director Joyce Bond calls the rent ridiculous and cites funding from the Office of Economic Opportunity and donor support.
Middletown High School officials said band uniforms and equipment reported missing were found. Police had logged a loss of about 4000 dollars, with overlays 25 dollars each and other items including hats 13 dollars each, ties 1 dollar, chimes and instruments valued collectively around 625 dollars, while 60 band uniforms were valued at 1000 dollars.
Banks will continue to cash Penn Central payroll checks for regular customers despite the railroad’s bankruptcy declaration. Local bankers said they will honor payroll checks unless officially notified otherwise. In Cleveland about 700 Penn Central employees faced issues before banks later agreed to honor them.
Middletown teachers report frustration after learning a death and dismemberment insurance rider discussed in negotiations was not included in the signed contract. The board approved Educators Mutual for a $10,000 annual group life policy, with total yearly premiums around $7,843, despite teachers' belief the rider was part of the package. The board praised insurance staff for research while noting no legal recourse. The meeting also reviewed a planned 488 unit apartment complex by Foundation Housing Inc. at Eaton Avenue and East Street, with a public hearing canceled for lack of a quorum.
The Middletown Board of Education plans to cover interest on 1.5 million borrowed atop 2.3 million already borrowed this year. Local taxes and state funds will eventually replenish school accounts, but cash flow is erratic with receipts lagging from 12 percent in January to 5 percent in March. Armco Steel and other industries pay personal property tax, but timing and distribution across county lines challenge the budget, leaving about 45 percent of expected funds received to date and potential 150 000 shortfall this year if 5 percent interest accrues.
Kenneth Gibbs 27 of Erlanger died at St Luke Hospital Newport after a fight at the Midwestern Bar on Sixth and Monmouth. Four youths from Michigan allegedly shot Gibbs four times. no arrests were reported. Gibbs, formerly of Middletown, had prior assault and battery and disorderly conduct convictions and was married to Cecilia with a daughter Michelle. Funeral plans were incomplete.
Fire at Armco Steel Corp locker room time office yesterday afternoon caused about $4500 in damage. City firefighters say the blaze was started by a defective boiler heater.
Robert Armbruster of Trenton will again serve as parade marshal for the Fourth of July, though he will be less active due to hospitalization. Gordon Pence will assist. 50 units are listed to participate. The parade forms at 9 a.m. and starts at 10 a.m. with plans for bands and awards.
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