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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1968

Page

4

Infantrymen kill Viet Cong along central coast

U S troops of the 11th Light Infantry Brigade killed 128 Viet Cong in sand dunes and rice paddies along the central coast near Quang Ngai as part of a broader Saigon area offensive. The multiday action around Saigon left about 474 enemy dead and 114 captured, with 28 Americans killed and 221 wounded.

Saigon U.S 11Th Light Infantry Brigade Perete Pre Geree Quang Ngai Fred C. Weyand Mekong

Youth Arrested for Petit Larceny in Albers Area

A 14 year old boy was arrested on petit larceny charges after stealing cigarettes on Charles Street near Manchester Avenue. An air rifle caused $45 damage by shooting 17 holes in three windows at the Knothole Club House in Smith Park. Willie Rickshaw reported a rock shattered his windshield, estimating $125 in damage to his car at 1326 Baltimore Street.

Albers Charles Street Manchester Avenue Knothole Club Smith Park Willie Rickshaw Baltimore St

Ciney Man Charged In Wife Slaying

Cincinnati police charged Roosevelt Martin 46 with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of his wife Ann 48 earlier in the day at their suburban Lincoln Heights home. The shooting followed an argument between the couple.

Cincinnati Roosevelt Martin Ann Lincoln Heights

CTV Hires Salinger for Liberal Convention Coverage

Ottawa AP report says the CTV network will feature former White House press secretary Pierre Salinger as a commentator for its April 4 to 6 Liberal party convention coverage seeking a successor to retiring Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.

Ottawa CTV Pierre Salinger U.S Kennedy Johnson Liberal Party Lester B. Pearson

Beatles to return to filmmaking in England this spring

All four Beatles including Ringo will return to movie-making in England in the spring after Ringo cut short his yoga meditation in India. John Paul and George continue with their guru in north India.

London Ringo India England John Paul George

Kennedy Draws Booing And Cheering In New York Parade

Senator Robert F. Kennedy drew a mixed reception as he marched 38 blocks up Fifth Avenue in the St Patrick's Day parade. He greeted clergy at St Patrick's Cathedral and saluted supporters on a fifth floor window before slipping into a squad car amid chants. He heads to Jersey City for another parade appearance.

New York Robert F. Kennedy CB Cee Haninn Blandad Mnauucuus Duultr Kennedy Washington St. Patrick's Cathe Terence J. Cooke John V. Lindsay 80Th Street Fifth Avenue John F. Kennedy John Jr 86Th Street Jersey City

Youthkept in line after reckless driving charge list

In Franklin Municipal Court Friday 60 day license suspension and 125 dollars in fines were ordered for Clinton Smith 19 of 3974 Kenny Lane for reckless operation. A total of 930 dollars was paid by 32 motorists for speeding violations. Other fines included Delphia McGuire 49 two charges careless operation, James McCowan 24 100 dollars with 75 suspended, Fred Shively 19 license absent, Charles Caudill 37 costs for crossing a center divider, Kenneth Riley 18 no helmet or goggles, Gregory Simpson 20 improper passing, Darrrell Wright 41 stop sign.

Franklin Clinton Smith Kenny Lane John Zopff Mason Municipal Court J. T. Riley Smith Delphia McGuire Franklin Rt. 2 James McCowan Woodhaven Drive Fred Shively Loveland Charles Caudill Stadia Drive Kenneth Riley Franklin-Lebanon Road Gregory Simpson S. Main St Darrell Wright Middletown Pike

Forfeiting bonds listed for multiple traffic offenses

A group of defendants posted forfeitures for traffic violations including failure to yield improper lane usage following too closely no operator's license and unnecessary noise. Named individuals include Ernest Ballinger Viola Sebald Richard Fee Sandra Brichfield Gary Dalton Shirley Hurley and Carl Carpenter with various bond amounts.

Ernest Ballinger Bridge St Viola Sebald Montgomery Ave Carlisle Richard Fee Rose Hill Sandra Brichfield Gladys Ave Gary Dalton Maple Drive Shirley Hurley N. River St Carl Carpenter W. Fifth St

Fire at Jewell Ave home causes $20 damage

A fire started by a defective heating element in an electric water heater at 3716 Jewell Ave. damaged the home of Archo Coomer with estimated losses of $20. No injuries reported. The blaze occurred yesterday at about 5 35 p m local time.

Jewell Ave Archo Coomer

Washington and Lee University offers first journalism course

In 1869 the university in Lexington Virginia introduced the first journalism course in the region marking an early push toward formal media education and professional training at Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee University Lexington

Three Hurt In Gratis Collision Near Rt 503

Three persons were injured in a head on collision on Rt 503 near Gratis. Ruth Emby 55 of Camden Rt 1 suffered a fractured pelvis and leg cuts. Doug Emby 24 and Keith Campbell 37, both Camden residents, received multiple abrasions and head cuts respectively. Sheriff officials said the accident remained under investigation.

Gratis Middletown Hospital Ruth Emby Camden Rt 1 Doug Emby Keith Campbell Camden Rt. 2 Preble County

Property Tax Rates Rise in Ohio School Districts Study

The Ohio Education Association reports that property wealth levels have driven up school operating costs over the last decade. Median current expense tax rate across 685 districts is 22.4 mills, with 27.5 mills including construction debt. Highest rates are in Kirtland and Beachwood, while smallest districts like Middle Bass have only six students.

Columbus Ohio Emby Ohio Education Association Wayne A Gray West Alex-ported Huntington Andria Rt Ross Gratis Kirt‘land Cleveland Beachwood Cuyahoga County Chagrin Falls Columbia Lorain County Newbury Geauga Cuyahoga Heights ISD Cincinnati Toledo Dayton Akron Youngstown Parma Canton Springfield Middle Bass Lake Erie Island

Miami trustees approve student fee hikes across campuses

Miami University's trustees vote to raise fees by 80 dollars per year for the Oxford campus and 100 dollars for out-of-state students, plus 20 dollars for Middletown and Hamilton, effective September. Board of Regents to vote April in Columbus. funds target salaries, benefits, and campus construction.

Oxford Ohio Miami University Board of Regents Columbus Iami Middletown Hamilton University

Minor injuries in two-vehicle crash at Girard and Vanderveer

Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a collision at Girard Avenue and Vanderveer Street yesterday. Jerry L. Lykins, 19, and Gladys M. Keith, 64, reported possible injuries and planned medical visits. Police cited the 9:55 a.m. crash as Keith failing to yield. Vehicle damage was about $750. Three additional accidents yesterday caused estimated $250 damage with no injuries or citations.

Girard Avenue Vanderveer Street Jerry L. Lykins Yankee Road Gladys M. Keith Winton St Keith Lykins

Standard Oil to Build $2 Million Inn Near Cincinnati

Standard Oil Co of Ohio announced plans to construct a $2 million, 160 room inn at the I 71 and US 22 junction in Kenwood a Cincinnati suburb. Construction to start this summer and finish next spring.

Cleveland Standard Oil Co Ohio U.S. 22 Kenwood Cincinnati

Timken President Henry H. Timken Jr. Dies in Washington

The 61 year old chairman of Timken Roller Bearing Co. died of a heart attack in a Washington hotel. His private funeral will be at his Canton residence Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. George Parkinson will officiate. Burial is at West Lawn Cemetery. Directors will serve as pallbearers. Timken’s family history traces to founder Henry Timken in Canton in 1901.

Canton Ohio Henry H. Timken Jr Washington D. C Timken Roller Bearing Co Timken George Parkinson Christ United Presbyterian Church West Lawn Cemetery Henry Timken Henry H

Two 17-year-olds Held After Tire Theft Chase

Two 17-year-old boys from Jacksonburg were arrested after a high speed pursuit when police spotted them taking tires from a parked auto. They remained in Middletown jail, to be referred to Butler County juvenile court.

Jacksonburg Middletown Butler County Juvenile Court Wildwood Road Wildwood Maple Park Illinois Avenue Texas Avenue Grand Avenue

Thieves Loot Car Wash and Private Garage in Break-Ins

Burglars broke into a car wash and a private garage early yesterday. They took 50 to 60 free car washing passes from Robo Wash and missing money, while Samuel Jackson reported a broken rear window and the theft of 20 quarts of oil and a car battery worth 45 dollars.

Ronald Burns N. River St. Franklin N. Verity Parkway Aieview Samuel Jackson Ninth Ave

Pension Fund Probe In Works

Ohio lawmakers schedule studies on police and firemen pensions and public employe collective bargaining. The Legislative Service Commission will submit findings to the 1960 legislature. Cities owe over 400 million to the fund. study on election laws and private technical schools also planned.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Legislative Service Commission Senate Theodore Gray Miami

Some Guys Just Never Learn in London

Fred Sharpe failed his driver's test in London for the 29th time. He has held a learner's permit for 15 years.

London Fred Sharpe Sharpe

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