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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
14
Biographical sketches list U S senators and Ohio officials. Includes salaries, ages, education from Notre Dame to John Marshall, and careers from city council to governor and senator. Profiles cover Clem F. Imfeld Jr. and other local figures with law, judge, and public service roles.
A set of Butler County leaders including James E. Dixon and others urge OKI Authority Council to approve a freeway linking I-71 I-75 and I-74 and to expedite federal funding for major sewer water and refuse disposal projects. They call for long range master planning for water sewers transportation land use and health facilities to secure federal funds.
A Middletown gala at 108 Sierra Road brings together local voters to meet primary congressional hopefuls. Speakers outline policy themes and campaign priorities as residents weigh which candidate best represents the district.
Hobert Adams 44, real estate developer, Middletown planner, Hamilton County regional planning veteran. Clark Castator 52, Sperry & Hutchinson auditor, ex Hamilton detective and sergeant. Roger Poulemanos 31, Armco brakeman and deputy sheriff candidate. all pledge crime focus, cooperation with state and federal agencies, and reallocation of resources to improve patrols and youth programs amid Vietnam War policy debate.
A scanned political notice lists multiple candidates for the state legislature and local sheriff race. It includes bios, ages, education, and careers for Lee, Leo M. Guldner, and others, plus a candidate pledge for an active sheriff with increased patrols, radio upgrades, and youth programs. The text references Hamilton and Middletown areas, and mentions criminal justice and transportation concerns.
A notice profiles 62 year old resident of New London Road, a Miami University Hamilton and Business College alum, serving as Butler County recorder for 28 years. It notes education, occupation with Butler County Training, and current elected office held since earlier term.
Richard J. Wessel, 43, of Hamilton describes himself as a prosecuting attorney with sixteen years in practice and three years in trial and advisory roles. He lists training from Northwestern University and Colorado CLE, and memberships in state and national prosecutor associations. He attended Chase College of Law after junior high and Miami University pre law.
Joseph T. Kiep is described as clerk of courts with 20 years in the office and 16 years as chief deputy. The text notes a 925 Harrison Avenue address, and references education and training in clerk of courts duties.
A biographical sketch of Allen Brown age 48 of Cincinnati detailing his education at the University of Cincinnati BA 1941 and JD 1947, extensive appellate practice including U S Supreme Court cases, teaching and lecturing roles, arbitration work, and earning legal achievement awards.
Obituary notice for 59 year old former Hamilton Catholic High School and University of Cin graduate. Mark 6 Wendel served as treasurer of Butler County.
Material compiled by the League of Women Voters with The Journal to present candidate responses printed in their own words. The League does not endorse or reject views and disclaims responsibility for replies or motives. Editors may adjust wording for space and language usage. some responses exceeded word limits.
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