Hanoi used Navy pilot for scheme in Garden Grove
Returned POW David Rehmann recalls 1966 Hanoi propaganda photo taken after his jet was shot down. The image framed him as a war criminal and was used on thousands of posters to inflame anger abroad. Rehmann, then 30, stood erect despite burns and a wounded arm to convey the North Vietnamese message. He visited Garden Grove to see relatives as about 300 residents welcomed him.
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Garden Grove
Calif
David Rehmann
Hanoi
Rehmann
Lancaster
Los Angeles County
NAVY
Rehman
Drug center grant meeting postponed in Middletown
Changes in the federal budget delay the national committee’s meeting to the week of March 19 regarding Middletown’s $223,000 grant for a drug treatment center. The center would offer outpatient services with medical care and counseling and inpatient care for about 20 people.
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Washington
Middletown
Marva Sampson
Department of Human Resources
Public hearing on McGee zoning change in Middletown Ohio
The City Planning Commission of Middletown Ohio will hold a public hearing on March 21 1973 at 7 30 P M to consider Zone Change Request 173 by Charles and Goldie McGee to rezone several lots from C-1 and C-3 to C-2 at the northwest corner of Manchester Road and Vannest Known as McGee s Market All interested parties are urged to attend.
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City Planning Commission
Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
City Commission Chamber
Charles and
Goldie McGee
Manchester Road
Vannest
McGee's Market
R. Paul Christiansen
Divorce action filed in Butler County Ohio
Rose Ann Holder seeks divorce from Ronnie Holder on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in Common Pleas Court Case DR73010197. Defendant ordered to answer within 28 days after April 17 1973. failure may lead to judgment by default. Filed by attorney Fred Ross for the plaintiff First National Bank Bid Middletown Ohio with clerk Edward S Robb Jr and Lois Keller deputy.
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Ronnie Holder
Rose Ann Holder
Common Pleas Court
Butler County
Ohio
Edward S. Robb, JR
Lois Keller
Finkelman
Ross
Fred Ross
Pit
First National Bank
Middletown
Martha A. Branham
Billy J. Branham
Dwards
Robb, JR
James Alton Combs
Atty
Local twirlers win trophies at Bellbrook event
Renee Childers took first place in intermediate solo for six and under, and third in advanced solo at the United States Twirling Association contest at Bellbrook High School. LeeAnn Evans secured third in beginners solo for six and under, while Joni Wagner earned fourth in the nine and under beginners division.
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Bellbrook High School
Renee Childers
LeeAnn Evans
Joni Wagner
Divorce action in Butler County where plaintiff seeks relief
Sallie Ann Weaver filed a divorce complaint on March 8 1973 in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Case No 0R73030427 against Joan Lewis Weaver whose residence is unknown The action cites willful absence as the grounds The attorney listed is Fred Ross First National Bank Building Middletown Ohio with publication dates March 13 20 27 and April 3 10 17.
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Joan Lewis Weaver
Sallie Ann Weaver
Common Pleas Court
Butler County
Ohio
Edward S. Robb, JR
Lois Keller
Fred Ross
Pit
First National Bank
Middletown
Ohina Mar
Branham Divorce Filed in Case No 0R73030412
Martha A Branham reports on March 7 1973 Billy J Branham filed Case No 0R73030412 seeking divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Attorney James Alton Combs of Pit 403 First National Bank Bldg Middletown Ohio 45042 listed.
Madison Township Sealed Bid Notice for Vehicles
Sealed bids are invited by Madison Township Clerk Jenice Murray for one new dump truck one new tractor with mower and one 2 ton pick up truck. Bids due by 5 00 pm Wednesday April 18 1973 at 6057 Kalbfleisch Road Middletown Ohio 45042. The board may reject any or all bids. March 13 20 27 April 3
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Madison Township
Jenice Murray
Kalbfleisch Road
Middletown
Ohio
Madison Township Board of Trustees
Census Bureau eyes mid decade sample survey in 1975
The Census Bureau plans a 1975 mid decade sample survey of about one million households to update social and economic data since 1970. It would cost around 45 million total with 6 million requested in 1974 budget. participation would be voluntary with no penalties for nonresponse.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Congress
Robert Hagan
Hagan
Daniel Levine
Buttons on display at Middletown History Society meeting
Mrs Mary B Borden 83 of Mount Pleasant Home Monroe speaks on her button collection at Middletown Historical Society meeting to be held Wednesday at Central School First Avenue instead of the library due to a convention. Her enamel bone silver gold porcelain and other material buttons have won prizes in National Button Society displays.
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Mary B. Borden
Mount Pleasant
Monroe
Middletown Historical Society
Central School
First Avenue
Middletown
Flag Day Commemoration Noted on June 14 1777
The article recalls June 14 1777 when Congress proclaimed the flag as national emblem signaling a new era for the United States. It marks the birth of a national symbol celebrated annually as Flag Day.
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United States
German girl seeks American husband to avoid deportation
Fort Wayne report details Micki Topper a 22 year old German, who arrived in the U S as a tourist last September, offering to marry an American by March 22 to stay in the United States. She vows to pay for blood tests licenses and even a divorce if needed and has received dozens of suitors.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Micki Topper
Traulein
United States
West Berlin
Thailand Restores Name From Siam in 1940
In 1940 the country formerly known as Siam officially changed its name to Thailand, signaling a shift in national identity and international recognition. The move followed earlier reforms and reflected broader modernization efforts within the kingdom.
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Siam
Thailand
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Stephen C. Ridenour
DIAL
Trenton
West State St
Congress UK
Miss Topper
BankAmericard
Marvin Rogers
First National
First National Bank of Middletown
F.D.L.C
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