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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1976

Page

9

Colby Defends CIA Role at Miami University Speech

Former CIA director William Colby urged continued CIA work while calling for limited congressional oversight. He argued secrecy must be reduced enough for a 20-member panel to supervise, and defended intelligence as essential to US safety under the law. Critics called for abolition, but Colby noted past excesses and denied Kennedy assassination involvement.

Oxford CIA William Colby America Miami University United States Hiss Are of America Congressional Committee Congress Colby Wilder Scout Phi Miami Soviet Union KGB Kennedy Oswald International Telephone & Or Chile

Celebration of Sound spring musical a Madison High event

A spring musical titled Celebration of Sound will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Madison High School gym. Performers include Madison High Music Makers and Musical Mohawks from the junior school plus first and second year junior bands. Piano and vocal solos featured. Admission is free. Directors are Miss Brenda Bruck and Mrs Charlene McDulin.

Madison High School Madison High Brenda Bruck Charlene McDulin

Teen Driver Under Scrutiny After City Collision

A 14 year old was referred to juvenile authorities after driving a car into a tight area at Brele Boulevard and Lewis Street. Damage to the car was estimated at 700 dollars. Three juvenile passengers were questioned about joyriding. no injuries reported. Authorities are unsure if charges will follow.

Brele! Boulevard Lewis Street

Franklin council chair Paul Smith resigns after dispute

Paul R. Smith resigns as Franklin City Council chairman effective immediately, citing constant political battles. The move follows a council vote rejecting a quit-claim deed to 15 acres behind Franklin Woods, a proposal critics warned would absolve National Homes of liability for erosion and infrastructure failures. Local officials debated erosion control access to Clear Creek and potential insurance implications.

Franklin Paul R. Smith T. J. Smith Franklin Woods National Es Construction Corp Bernard Eichholz Clear Creek James Ruppert R.L. Turner National Homes James Mears Smith Eichholz National Homes Land

City Council Deadlocks On Land Transfer Vote

Journal County officials discuss a land transfer with National Homes as City Solicitor Kolb reviews documents. Councilman Baxter and Mrs. Thornton vote for acceptance while Smith abstains, Turner supported the original motion, and the measure fails 3-2 after requests for more time.

Joe Baxter Barbara Thornton Smith

Germantown council outlines regional transit plan and taxes

Germantown discusses a county wide Regional Transit Authority with a shopper bus to downtown Dayton and the Dayton Mall. A projected sales tax hike to 5 percent to fund transit will go before voters June 8. Plans include six fringe park rides, fare rates, and an east west route from Miamisburg to Centerville, with board trustees named from Dayton and surrounding areas.

Germantown Montgomery County Dayton Mall Shaffer oFiece Miamisburg Dayton Centerville Transit Authority Board of Trustees Kettering County Mayors and Managers Association County Township Trustees and Clerks Association

Butler County weighs inmate medical bills and welfare options

Butler County Commissioners consider funding for more than $8,600 in jail medical bills this year and explore sources such as welfare or higher municipal payments. Dr Roden and Maj Bohlen discussed indigency procedures while courts may release cases for treatment on own recognizance. Also approved a $360,573 CETA summer program for about 400 youths.

Hamilton Butler County Welfare Department Donald Schirmer Middletown Schirmer Carl Roden John Bohlen Sheriff's Department Roden Warren County Butler- Warren County Princeton Road

Pay pact details withheld after Carlisle teachers contract

Carlisle officials announced a negotiated agreement with the Carlisle Teachers Association was approved by the school board and teachers, with automatic effect pending signature and final Basanat form. Details were withheld pending full official document review.

Carlisle Carlisle Teachers Associae David Way Teachers’ Association Way

Motorist Hurt In Nelbar Street Crash

Fred Melton, 25, of 6345 Germantown Road, was hospitalized with a dislocated hip and facial cuts after his car left Nelbar Street south of Tytus Avenue at high speed. It sideswiped a concrete post on Howe Motors property, veered onto grass and sidewalk, then hit a second post at the car lot entrance. Police charged him with careless driving. condition not available.

Nelbar Street Fred Melton Germantown Tytus Avenue Howe Motors Wal

Ohio fisherman drowns on Rice Lake in Canada

Petersborough Ontario officials report that 61 year old Jess Gruber of Jenora Ohio drowned while fishing with friends at Rice Lake 35 miles east of Petersborough. Two companions fell in the water but were rescued.

Petersborough Ont Jenora Ohio Hancock County Jess Gruber Rice Lake

Franklin Township to hold four public levy information meetings

Four meetings begin next week to discuss a 1.4 mill levy for a Franklin Township police force. Citizens for Protection chaired by Michael Cook schedules sessions at Carlisle Junior High, Hunter Elementary May 27, Franklin High Little Theater June 1, and Pennyroyal Elementary June 3 all 7:30 p.m. Meetings will distribute literature and collect campaign volunteers. Levy appears on the June ballot for unincorporated areas, funded by a transient lodging tax, liquor taxes, and the levy.

Franklin Franklin Township Citizens For Franklin Township Police Protection Michael Cook Carlisle Junior High Hunter Franklin High School Pennyroyal Harold Baker Citizens’ Committee

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