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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
13
Butler County coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone announced that heroin deaths should be labeled poisoning rather than overdose. He argued there is no legal dosage or medical use for heroin and urged officials to refer to heroin as a poison in formal and discussion contexts.
Warren County commissioners approved over one million dollars in tax free revenue bonds for a new Legett and Platt plant at Mason near the Lebanon Motel. The $1.1 million facility at Bethany Road and US 42 will employ about 100 initially with plans to complete by October 1. Valley Kitchens also seeks $750,000 bonds for a Lebanon plant on Glaser Road, moving Mason operations to Lebanon and preserving Mason warehouse space.
Armco Employes Independent Federation head Ralph McKenzie says public relations misrepresented his speech at the union management dinner. He argues several points about internal problems and urges both sides to address overtime, scheduling, pensions, and grievances to bridge growing gaps.
In Bern a horse drawn carriage led 250 riders bearing a petition signed by 432,430 people urging the government to cancel plans to disband the Swiss army cavalry, a mounted force of 3,450 men.
Rev. Joe E. Lewis urged the Middletown Board of Education to back a church built school system after accusing faculty of teaching evolution as fact and using vulgar language. The board pressed for written statements naming teachers and incidents, and outlined discipline rules for disruptive students under state law.
The district official asserts expulsions must follow outlined limits and court action if extended. Citing students and parents for disruptive actions is permitted, but courts decide outcomes. Officials promise next September to issue students complaint forms to report alleged violations of religious convictions and require self-exemption from activities.
Miami University President Phillip R. Shriver told an antiwar rally of over 3,000 that a military solution to Vietnam is no longer feasible and the war must be ended now. He spoke as a private citizen and proposed a new Geneva Conference with Japan, Red China, the United States, the Soviet Union, and both Vietnam parties.
Glenda Clemons, an 11 year old Centra Elementary pupil, received the Ptl. Jack Combs School Safety Patrol Award from the Middletown Area Safety Council on Tuesday. She faced harsh camera flashes and a late caption misidentification in The Journal. Her mother and father were not listed in the journal's coverage or photo file.
A $250 000 alienation of affections suit was amicably settled late this morning with the Middletown plaintiff Harry I Seifer receiving $1 in judgment. A $500 000 cross complaint by defendant Earl E Henson was dismissed in a seven line entry signed by Judge Robert L Marrs. Seifer alleged Henson pursued conduct to alienate his wife Clara. Henson counter-sued claiming conspiracy by Seifer and his wife to estrange him from his spouse.
The White House reports strong support for Nixon’s North Vietnam harbor mining but Rep Walter E. Powell and Ohio senators show only modest responses. Powell’s district office logged 13 calls and one letter in favor. Saxbe’s staff noted about 30 of 150 messages supported the action, Taft’s counted 13 telegrams in support and 38
A lighthearted reminiscence recalls players showering at home in earlier baseball eras rather than on television. The tone blends nostalgia with sports history, implying simpler times and changing media visibility for athletes.
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