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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1969
Page
13
An inspection this Friday may determine if the Charles Hurst building on N Main Street can be reoccupied after evacuation. City inspector Fred Hampton says precautions have stopped movement, with shoring, backfilling, and grout to secure the south wall.
A Franklin man was treated at Middletown Hospital Saturday evening for injuries from an Interstate 75 crash in Butler County. Charles Hettish, 36, of 462 Greenup Court, sustained injuries to both knees head and neck after his car struck an object in the road and left the roadway at 5 30 a m.
Cincinnati leaders split over a proposed regional jetport near Wilmington at the Clinton County AFB site. Mayor Ruehlmann and County Administrator Anderegg reject participation while the Cincinnati Chamber backs the Kentucky Boone County airport expansion and Ohio aviation officials note no airline interest.
Cpl. Ernest Robinson, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, received a surprise homecoming party Saturday at 413 Hemlock Drive Trenton. The First Marine Division veteran was wounded Nov. 22 in Vietnam while serving with a battalion landing team and has spent nearly 13 months abroad. He is on leave from Bethesda Hospital Maryland and plans to return later this month.
A previously discussed measure in Trenton sought to cut the minimum living space from 1200 to 1000 square feet while requiring the combined area of house and garage to total 1200 square feet. The proposal was introduced and then tabled last week.
An armed man robbed Cassano Pizza and Delicatessen at 301 N. Main St. Franklin, taking $238 in bills and change while two employees and the manager were present. He wore work clothes and a cap, demanded money, and fled after informing to take it easy. Owner Gene Chamberlain oversees the shop. This marks Franklin’s first armed robbery of the year.
A Richmond resident, Stanley Camden aged 53 of 385 Gravel Pit Road, died when his car struck the rear of a westbound tractor-trailer on U.S. 40 near the Ohio line. The truck driver Dale Goodmore, 33, of Killbuck Ohio, escaped with minor damage. Camden died on arrival at Reid Memorial Hospital.
The United States banned poll taxes as a prerequisite for voting in 1964, marking a pivotal change in voting rights enforcement. This historic move ensured broader access to the ballot and ended a long impediment to participation for many citizens.
Madison Local School District voters go to the polls tomorrow on a 465 bond issue with a 2.2 mill levy to fund additions to the high school including classrooms a music room and cafeteria. Superintendent Darrell Root says passage is needed to handle rising enrollment and restore millage to the legal limit enabling more state building aid.
Lemon Township police respond to three odd incidents on Friday and Saturday. A thousand hypodermic syringes found along Gregory Creek and an empty pharmaceutical canister prompt a BCI review. A 118 year old baby tombstone from 1851 appears on a resident’s porch, with unknown origin. Stop signs at Glenn and Finley streets were uprooted but left near the scene. Authorities seek suspects and clues, noting syringes are common in hospitals and suggesting possible warehouse thefts.
Five persons were treated at Middletown Hospital after two weekend crashes. Police assessed damage to six cars and property at 3525 dollars. The Garfield Street First Avenue collision injured Helen King and three children, plus Theresa Spencer. A separate Sutphin Street Wayne Avenue crash injured Helen Spradling. Another crash on Central Avenue damaged yards and a utility pole.
Miss Connie Heinkel 17 Middletown High senior is named Middletown DeMolay sweetheart succeeding Miss Beth Evans. Four candidates competed. Heinkel also tops in Junior Miss pageant and is active Rainbow Girl and Junior Achievement leader. Ceremony led by Jerry Swank with Merit Bar awards to 22 members.
A 17-year-old Middletown boy faces questioning over a green powder he allegedly took to a teen party. Authorities say the substance may not be a drug and plan to confirm its nature with a druggist. Thirteen juveniles were detained at police HQ after scouts for a 14-year-old led to a party. several were later released, two remained jailed on separate charges.
Washington reports a five year plan backed by 3.5 billion dollars to aid cities in building sewage treatment facilities. The program aims to expand wastewater treatment, protect waterways, and improve public health nationwide.
The Middletown Division of Police refuses to endorse the Crime Prevention Manual. A letter from D E Rusgo of Cincinnati notes salesmen will solicit ads, while Chief James Howerton says the public would be better served by ongoing postings of wanted persons rather than a one time publication.
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