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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1970
Page
2
Fire swept the five story Ozark Hotel in downtown Seattle injuring many and killing at least 18. Officials warned the toll could rise as 35 to 40 people were believed to be in the hotel. Witnesses described residents leaping from windows and firefighters securing the blaze.
Infant Meyer James Meyer 15 months old son of Ronald and Mrs. Meyer of 411 Cribbs St. died on arrival at Middletown Hospital after a four day illness. Survived by parents two sisters Yvonne and Renee a brother Michael and both sets of grandparents. Arrangements pending at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
Perry Howard 86 of Farmersville died Wednesday at Oaklawn Nursing Home Eaton where he had been a patient since 1968. Services scheduled 2 30 p m tomorrow at John Arpp Funeral Home with Pastor Melvin Oerthman officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Gratis. Survived by four sons Lyle Emerson Harold and Don. a step son Fred Albright. a brother Earl. a sister Mrs Nora Miller. 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Friends may call today 4 to p m at the funeral home.
A Salvation Army turkey supper at the Citadel on Clinton Street begins at 5 p.m. tomorrow to fund sending local youth to the Salvation Army Congress in Columbus. Speakers include Commissioner J Clyde Fox and Paul Anderson. music by 75 Danforth Corps musicians from Toronto.
Ptl. Melford Peyton of the Middletown Division of Police is reassigned to the detective section to assist Det. Paul Frisby and perform detective duties. Capt. Robert Walton cited heavy workload in photography and fingerprinting and Det. John Lowe’s hospitalization as reasons for the change. Peyton joined the force November 16, 1964. He is from Danville Kentucky, a Frenchburg, Kentucky native, and a 1958 U. S. Air Force veteran.
Capt. Robert Walton of the Middletown Police warns travelers at the new four way stop intersection of Manchester Road and Sunset Street. Drivers habitually run the sign risking serious accidents amid construction on University Boulevard extending 2000 feet.
Dr. Victor S. Salvin of UNC Greensboro reports a two year study showing air pollutants damage textiles by disintegrating fibers fading colors and discoloring white fabrics. The study for the National Center for Air Pollution Control cites a yearly cost of 2 billion to American consumers.
Skip Graham won the Rocket Derby held by Cub Scout Pack 25 in Trenton. Ten winners included David Short David Toole Mike McDowell Doug Daughetee Kenny Simpson Ernie Lane Danny Dickerson Mike Jackson David Greer Donnie Greenfield Eddie Hannah and Paul Kuzma. Awards went to Billy Hogg Greg Sorrell Clarence Ingram Jeff Litton Greg Burns Daugheree Randy Taylor Jeff Gilbert Greg Adams Skip Graham Mike Nicholas Hannah and Jimmy Dalton. Tim King advanced to Webelos and Boy Scouts were Jeff Gilbert Doug Lange and Jack Steel. Service stars went to Toole Glenn Owens Jeff Staton Kevin Fifu Jeff Gilbert Steve Cole and Doug Boggs.
Ohio Bell Hecklers and Middletown Toastmasters held a joint meeting at Frisch's on Germantown Road. Speakers Forest Lake and Gordon Jump represented the Hecklers. Jim Carson and Bill Susdo presided. No best speaker was chosen. Lavern Talley led as impromptu master and Don Owens served as speechmaster. Bob McGehean was voted best impromptu speaker.
Congressional conferees reached a $23 billion, three year education aid compromise expanding key programs to 1973. The bill preserves the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and adds aid to poor and impacted districts while addressing desegregation policies with different guidelines for official state government segregation versus neighborhood housing patterns. The measure awaits House and Senate approval and Nixon signature.
Four volunteers reached 3 000 hours at Middletown Hospital with Luncheon awards at Verity Hall. One thousand hour recognitions went to a group including Jean Barker and Mary Jean Cohen. fifty to one thousand hour volunteers were acknowledged by Tom Wiley James Elder and Nadine Orr. Charlene Seidner oversees volunteers as Walter Mischley notes volunteers in an expanding hospital.
North Vietnamese forces pushed south of the Plain of Jars seizing three Laotian government positions and nearing Long Cheng base. Laotian T28 bombers hit near the Long Cheng airfield as Meo forces, trained by American advisers, faced mounting casualties. U.S. loss of aircraft noted with a fighter crash and ongoing bombing along the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Butler County commissioners in a public hearing consider a 200 acre rezoning request in Union Township for a $44 million development by Leon Mefford. Opponents cite impact on school funding and tax base. a referendum could follow if approved.
Mrs. Wanda Pugh of 615 20th Ave reports a thief took an electric clock and three record albums valued at 31 dollars after forcing a door. Mrs. Marlene Pringe of 614 20th Ave says an intruder entered and broke a kitchen door pane.
New York stocks opened with modest activity as losers edge gainers. Boeing rose 21 percent to 21, Chrysler fell 25 percent, Pittston down 83 percent, and Scott Paper up 32 percent as the Dow slipped to 764.98.
Former Supreme Court justice and U N ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg announces a bid for New York governor after earlier refusals. He requires a majority of Democratic delegates to nominate him at the April 1 and 2 convention, with June 23 primary ballot auto inclusion. Other contenders include Howard Samuel and Eugene Nickerson.
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