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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1977

Page

9

Wide outage hits Middletown area Ohio Bell system

Ohio Bell reports a rare major outage in the Dayton district affecting more than 10 000 phones in the 424 and 425 exchanges and related lines. The four inch connector burned at 1 10 a m Saturday cutting AC power to the electronic gear and stepping equipment. Recovery began as power was restored by batteries and an emergency generator after a bus bar failure prompted re engineering and testing.

Middletown Ohio Bell Dayton Central Ave Leimer Bell Western Electric Bell Laboratory Ohio Bell Mobil

No drug link seen in 11 Cincinnati women's deaths

Hamilton County Coroner Dr. Frank Cleveland said there is no current evidence of a narcotics link in the deaths of 11 Cincinnati women whose bodies were dumped in rural areas. He noted no direct evidence but left the possibility open and mentioned victim patterns at a local restaurant. He indicated future meetings will review new and old facts and recommendations.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Frank Cleveland Cleveland Mississippi

Stores expect it no sweetener rush here yet

The government announced on Wednesday that in about 120 days a shift toward diet foods and artificial sweeteners is anticipated though stores report no rush yet. Industry observers expect gradual consumer adoption as regulations or incentives unfold.

Sweetners Cincinnati Dayton Middletown Roger Dillman Dillman Foods Pete McGee McGee Supermarkets Kroger Jack Harris Armco Steel Corp Ohio American Oe Society

No charges yet in death of Sandra Davis after city crash

Police said no evidence pinning fault on either driver in the Carmody Boulevard head on crash that killed Sandra G. Davis 32 of Cincinnati. Prosecutor Bryant will review follow up findings. The other driver was Darlene K. Cox 27 of Trenton. The Davis husband Stephen 36 was in the car. he has no memory of the moments before the crash. A second fatality and a separate vehicular homicide case were noted in the report.

Sandra G. Davis Cincinnati Carmody Boulevard Robert Cox Ernie Howard Jerry Bryant Davis Stephen Avalon Christ Hospital Darlene K. Cox Marcia Drive Trenton Hook Drive Cox James E. Chupka Manchester Road John J James University Boulevard Butler County Grand Chupka

Sidewalk Injuries After Hamilton Street Car Crash

A 65 year old Hamilton woman and a 35 year old Middletown area woman were injured when a car ran a red light at S Front and Ludlow. The vehicle struck a telephone booth, a pedestrian, and a parked car before stopping. Mrs. West was charged with a traffic light violation.

Hamilton S. Front Ludlow Middletown Area Sara J. Robinson Stahleber Road A. West Cadillac Drive Ludlow Street Front Street Emma K. Pennington West

Area man in critical condition after car crash

A Millikin Road resident was reported in critical condition after a car accident near Cincinnati, with hospital officials indicating serious injuries and ongoing treatment. Local responders transported the man for emergency care.

Millikin Cincinnati

Ohio pupils to tour Washington and historic sites

Eighteen Ohio high school students, state winners from 86 000 pupils across nearly 400 schools, will visit Washington DC Gettysburg and Williamsburg as guests of the American Legion. The winners, from 10th 11th and 12th grades, were chosen in the 14th annual Americanism and government test. The trip runs March 24 to April 1.

Columbus Ohio Washington D.C Gettysburg Williamsburg American Legion the Legion Joe Widowfield Newton Falls Mark Blue Blakeslee Thomas Counts Botkins Sandy Held Edon Jane Barnes Eaton Barbara Hefner Spencerville Robert Schurtz Toledo Starr Rex Stuff North Canton Hoover Robert Hazel Luckey Lori Haynam Minerva Mary O'Hara Youngstown Mooney Pat Rayman Huron

Air pollution alert issued for four county Steubenville area

An air alert was declared at 10 a.m. for Columbiana Belmont Monroe and Jefferson counties after a particulate reading of 220. The alert signals air pollution above 200. In local news Samaritan Hospital treated 28 year old Sherman Reed for head injuries from a one car crash on Yankee Road near Todhunter Road. Reed was taken from Middletown Hospital to Cincinnati after initial treatment. Middletown officers investigated.

Steubenville Ohio Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Columbiana Belmont Ronroe Jefferson EPA Samaritan Hospital Sherman Reed Millikin Yankee Road Todhunter Road Township Life Squad Reed Middletown Cincinnati

Gunshot wounds and thefts reported in Middletown area

Willie Gillis, 72, of 705 Louis Place, treated at Middletown Hospital for a six inch leg wound after a 38 caliber revolver discharged while in bed. A gun was impounded for safekeeping. A theft suspect who returned jackets from the Mayfield Inn case was linked to John Combs of Coldwater Michigan. A citizens band antenna was stolen from Patricia McGaha of Franklin's car. A TV worth 100 dollars and an archery bow worth 250 dollars were stolen from Sid Brooks' truck on Roosevelt Boulevard yesterday.

Middletown Hospital Willie Gillis Louis Place Gillis Mayfield Inn Grand Avenue Highview Street John Combs Coldwater Mich Patricia MecGaha Franklin Sid Brooks Roosevelt Blvd

Arrests for murder and break in reported with corrections

The Journal notes errors in two stories. George Doodles Combs, arrested last Monday on aggravated murder in a 1972 case, was taken into custody at 607 Young St with a false address in the report. A break‑in at Connie Sims’s home at 5673 West Alexandria Road occurred between last Friday and Tuesday, reported after she returned home. the paper says the delay was five days, correcting the previous timeline.

George ‘‘Doodles Combs Young St Connie Sims West Alexandria Road Journal

Burglary Strikes Homes and Offices in Local Area

Police report a break in at Don McCormick 4109 Windridge Court where a $250 coin collection and about $300 in jewelry were taken along with a shotgun and a stamp collection after a patio door was forced open. At Medical Arts Building 701 N University Blvd an adding machine was stolen from Dr James Sawyer’s office. another office entry failed. At 1719 Manchester Ave three doors were kicked in. owner Joyce Svarda recalls an eviction the day before and no items reported missing.

Don McCormick Windridge Court McCormick Medical Arts Building N. University Blvd James Sawyer Manchester Ave Joyce Svarda Trenton

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