Detective Began 41st Year In Middletown Police Service
Detective Roy Crout reflects on 41 years in Middletown police work since 1930, noting thieves are smarter and better equipped today. He recalls a night-shift gun incident, memories of early Prohibition days, and opinions on television's influence on crime and protest. He plans to continue beyond age 63. Crout has two sons, lives with wife Lucille on Franklin Rt. 1, and shares memory of six chiefs he served under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Crout
Roy
Dan Sandlin
Bird
Campton
Crout
James Mattson
Otto Kolodzik
Roy Scofield
Hugh King
Tom Carmacy
Joe Blackmore
James R. Howerton
West Middletown
Old Dubb’s
Hetzler Road
Middletown
William
Della Bell Crout
James
Wayne-Madison Road
Jesse
Trenton
Clarence
Kensington Street
Flemming Road
Charles Street
Lawrence
Franklin
Roy W
Break-Ins Reported Across Butler County Weekend Loot
More than 1600 dollars in items were stolen in six Butler County break-ins over the weekend sheriff deputies said. Items taken include TVs mink stole camera jewelry coins two watches a shotgun rifle and blank checks. Several other residences reported damaged doors or missing items with varying values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Sheriff's
Paul Harmon
Hamilton- Trenton Road
Trenton
Richard Hatton
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Ted Williams
S. Dixie Highway
Middletown
Juanita Howard
Robert DeWitt
Catalina Court
Fred Gerber
Shurz Road
React Members At Conclave Discuss Ohio Plans
Two Middletown React team members Guy Stone and Thomas L. Wilson attended a 230 member Ohio meeting in Cleveland. They reported a new state director, a two-person state council per team, and a two year test period for reporting motorist assistance needs to national headquarters.
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React
Ohio
Cleveland
Middletown
Guy Stone
Thomas L. Wilson
Stone
Man Treated In Cutting Case In Middletown Hospital
Luther Trammel a 58 year old resident of Lincoln Street was treated early yesterday for multiple lacerations to head and face after a knife fell beneath his body. He was dismissed from hospital after treatment. Police were called to the scene and the incident was reported.
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Luther Trammel
Lincoln St
Middletown
Am- Hospital
Lincoln Street
A.m
Trammel
Armco Warns on Coal and Coke Shortage Risks
Armco Steel Corp executive Ward Browning warns metallurgical coal and coke shortages could force reduced steel production in weeks though no immediate crisis exists. He urges Nixon administration to curb coal exports as West Virginia mines report lagging production and potential July brownouts due to trains, weather, and a wildcat strike. Electric utilities say coal stocks remain adequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco Steel Corp
Browning
Armco
West Virginia
Herb Foster
National Coal Association
Washington
Gardner Union Wins 3 Year Contract at Diamond Gardner
Members of the Diamond Gardner Employes Independent Union voted 364 to 14 to approve a new three year contract retroactive to December 12 1969. The agreement raises vacations insurance retirement and funeral leave benefits over three years and provides retroactive pay from December 1 1968. Union president Johnston resigned at the meeting but will stay on until negotiations finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond~ Gardner Employes Independent Union
Jerry Johnson
Stanley L. Hockaden
Diamond National
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
United Papermakers and Paperworkers
Johnston
Middletown Church Boycott Ends in Communion Disruption
The Council for Human Dignity led by Louie Cox and Tom Kimbrough interrupted three Middletown services to read an announcement about supporting a white merchants boycott. At New Era Baptist Church tensions rose as some congregants pushed members while Bethel AME read the notice. Police were called but left as the group exited.
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Middletown
Council For Human Dignity
Louie Cox
Tom Kimbrough
Emmett Teasley
New Era Baptist Church
Yankee Road
S. S. Cousins
Tried Stone Baptist Church
Lafayette Ave
Herbert Hart
Bethel Ame
Yankee
Gaar Davis
Davis
Cleveland Clinic
Council For Human
Council For Human Dignity Group
Kimbrough
Dr. Davis
Cox
Hart
Sino-Soviet Expert To Speak On International Communism
Dr Dan Jacobs Miami University professor of political science will discuss Sino Soviet relations at 7 30 p m Sunday in Johnston Hall Middletown Campus The program is sponsored by the Middletown Chapter Cincinnati Council on World Affairs Jacobs is author of many works on international communism and serves as a lecturer and consultant to government agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Jacobs
Miami University
Johnston Hall
Miami
Middletown
Cincinnati Council On World Affairs
Jacobs
College of Arts and Science
Soviet Union
Europe
Foreign Service Institute
U. S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Education
Announcement Interrupted Service at Tried Stone Baptist Church
The Rev. Mr. Hart described a group arriving just after 10 45 a.m. at Tried Stone Baptist Church after the choir seated. He said ushers asked him to relay that the group wished to make an announcement during devotional time.
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Tried Stone Baptists Church
Hart
Area Musicians Sweep Top Ratings in District Competition
About 2 500 students from Butler Clermont and Hamilton counties competed in District 12 solo and ensemble contest at Miami University Oxford Campus. Middletown Lemon Monroe Fenwick and Madison high schools dominated with I A top ratings for vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles. Notables include Kathy Hheater Stanley Leidner Dick Ross and Dick Hollenbaugh among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Middletown High
Kathy Hheater
Stanley Leidner
Dick Ross
Civitan Club to Host YMCA Fitness Speaker
Middletown Civitan Club will hear Richard N. Jones YMCA physical director speak on physical fitness at tomorrow's meeting in the Manchester Motor Inn. George Buckwald serves as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard N. Jones
YMCA
Middletown Civitan Club
Manchester Motor Inn
George Buckwald
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Lucky Stans
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