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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1970

Page

2

FAA orders inspection of Boeing 747 engines after two failures

Federal aviation officials moved to inspect all 747 engines following engine failures and fires on two flights. The Safety Board urged quick action to avert potentially catastrophic results while Pratt & Whitney and Boeing voiced confidence in the JT9D engine and safety measures.

John S. Lang Washington Federal Aviation Administration National Transportation Safety Board FAA Safety Board American Airlines San Francisco Air France Montreal Paris Board Associated Press Pratt & Whitney Boeing Co Seattle Boeing Air Transport Association The Ralph Nader

Nixon ups grants to black colleges

Washington AP report states the Nixon administration announced a 30 percent increase in aid to predominantly black colleges. HEW plans raise from 95 to 125 million dollars a year for construction loans work study and strengthening teaching administration and student services amid criticism of neglect of black education. Lincoln University president Herman Branson leads the national coalition.

Washington Nixon Richardson National Association For Equal Opportunity In Higher Education Iwo Herman R. Branson Branson Lincoln University Pennsylvania Association Central State University of

Gilligan to Attend Two Ohio Campaign Events Monday

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John J. Gilligan will speak at two Monday events. A 9 to 10 am coffee at the Women's Center on 117 NX Broad St will cover the public educational system. The Democrat Headquarters opening at 1408 Central Ave follows at 10 am with Gilligan. Tickets for the coffee are $1, available from David Easton at 423-5419.

John J. Gilligan Women's Center Broad St Gilligan Democrat Central Ave Ohio Women’s Center David Easton

Woman Hurt In Car Truck Crash Near Verity Parkway

Veronica Lansaw a 19 year old at 3203 Tytus Ave suffered a head injury after a two vehicle crash at 720 S Verity Parkway yesterday. Her husband James Lansaw 19 at the same address drove a pickup that struck the rear of a car driven by James E Gilley 34 of 709 S River St Franklin. The car waited to turn into a driveway. Vehicle damage totaled 1100 dollars. Lansaw was cited for failure to maintain an assured clear distance.

Veronica Lansaw Tytus Ave S. Verity Parkway Middletown Hospital James Lansaw James E Gilley S. Verity Lansan

Red Devils Disrupt Waianae High School Campus

In Honolulu an incident at Waianae High School involved up to 200 students under barbiturate influence dubbed red devils. Principal Miiton Shishido described dazed, staggering pupils as classes were suspended after brawling and widespread drug abuse. Governor's office and center for drug prevention were urged to intervene with a crash teacher program.

Honolulu Joan A. Burns Miiton Shishido Waianae High School Shishido Pripal Stewart Adams Hawaii Marion Metz Rap Center

Middletown High homecoming reshapes queen escort system

Middletown High's homecoming ritual faced a racial challenge last year as votes paired white queen candidates with black escorts. This year voters elected two black queen candidates Lynn McFarlane and Rita Reynolds, who chose their escorts Garnet Simpsons and Courtney Embrey respectively, with other pairs listed. Final court selection is set for Friday morning before the Oct 16 game.

Middletown High Lynn McFarlane Rita Reynolds

Frisbee Course Causes Credit Controversy at UO

About 50 students registered for a one credit Frisbee techniques course at the University of Oregon. University officials then dropped the credit, prompting protests from Frisbee enthusiasts who argued the sport requires skill and coordination comparable to other credited activities.

Elle Ore University of Oregon Eugenie

Kiwanis Elect T. BE. Leight President of Downtown Club

Thomas E. Leight of 4119 Rosedale Road was elected president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club for 1970 71. Other officers include Howard Tortsveil first vice president Donald E. Titus second vice president Will A. Buverard sergeant at arms Rabbi Meyer E. Marx chaplain. R C Hershner officer installing Kiwanis division. Theme is Improve the Quality of Life. first emphasis Operation Drug Alert, second environmental control.

Thomas E. Leight Rosedale Road Kiwanis Club B. D. Morgan and Co Howard Tortsveil Donald E. Titus Will A. Buverard Meyer E. Marx R. C. Hershner Ohio Fifth Kiwanis Division Kiwanis International

Rate Hike Approved For United Telephone

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved Wednesday rate increases sought by United Telephone Co. The move will raise the firm’s annual revenue by about 9.75 million dollars.

Columbus, Ohio Public Utilities Commission of Ohio United Telephone Co

YMCA Membership Drive Extended One Week

The YMCA membership campaign extended one week after reaching 66 percent of its 2,600 membership goal and $95,000 target. At last night’s awards dinner 2,299 memberships were counted totaling $83,697. Gordon Hughes led activity as associates drive chairman with top recruiters Gene Allen and Mrs. Raymond Miller among the leading solicitors.

YMCA Bill McDade Bob Stelzer Richard Deit C. W Denny Gordon Hughes Associates Drive Gene Allen Raymond Miller

Youth Draws Probation In Middletown Robbery Case

A 19 year old Middletown youth Darryl Drew Winkfield received five years probation after pleading guilty to a lesser unarmed robbery charge in the January 8 Campus Bookstore theft. He was tied to a larger armed robbery indictment but did not enter the store. Restitution and costs were ordered. In a separate case Ercel Anders, 37, Franklin, pleaded guilty to petit larceny for four tires stolen from Montgomery Ward. He was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days, suspended on good behavior for a year.

Hamilton Middletown Court of Butler County Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Darryl Drew Winkfield Garden Ave Manchester Sunset Winkfield Ercel Anders Pennyroyal Road Franklin Montgomery Ward Common Pleas Arthur J. Fiehrer Butler County

Senate approves 19.9 billion military aid bill

The Senate passed a 19.9 billion military procurement bill funding Pentagon programs for the coming fiscal year. The measure, criticized as paying an excessive price for a small imitation of the Safeguard ABM system, now goes to President Nixon for signature.

Washington Senate Pentagon Nixon

Theft Reported After Car Break-In in Ada Wright’s Neighborhood

Ada Wright of 105 McKinley St. reported a theft from her parked car. A tape player and 30 tape cartridges were taken in the incident.

Ada Wright McKinley St

Pigeon Sponsors Sought for Civitan Race in Ohio

The Civitan Club seeks sponsors for its ninth annual pigeon race from Geldman Park to Zanesfield Ohio a 71 mile flight taking about two hours. The first five birds to reach Zanesfield win and sponsors receive tropes at the Oct 13 Civitan Clue luncheon. Contact Harold Sherron Joe McDermott or George Knapp to sponsor.

Civitan Club George Knapp Geldman Park Zanesfield Ohio Civitan Doty House Bill Wiley Zanestfield Harold Sherron Joe McDermott Knapp

Pavuk Tops Hecklers Club Speech Night

Len Pavuk voted best speaker at the Hecklers Club meeting for Rise and Fall of a Soldier. Russ Davis named most improved for Christ of the Ozarks. Jerry Harting named best critic with Ray Jena impromptu master and Bob Kesterson speechmaster. Meeting held at Howard Johnson's Motor Inn on Ohio 122.

Pavuk Len Pavuk Hecklers Club Ion Russ’ Davis

Obituary for Tom Sarvak 39 of Foster Road

Services for Tom Sarvak aged 39 will be held at 10 am tomorrow at Schmidt Dhonau Funeral Home Sharonville. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call today 4 to 9 pm. Mr Sarvak was killed Wednesday in an industrial accident at Armco Steel Middletown where he worked for McGraw Construction Co.

Maineville Tom Sarvak Foster Road Schmidt- Dhonau Sharonville

Funeral notices from multiple towns listed

Obituary notices list Stefan Martinkovic 80 of Fairfield Mass Mass of Resurrection 11 a m tomorrow at Stephen s Church Jo Ann Jonson 42 of Marion Ind formerly Hamilton services today John Hurley 79 335 Hanover St services today Second Baptist Church Clarence Weber 67 2520 Huston Road Mass of the Resurrection 930 a m tomorrow New Burlington Mathias Hayes 76 Williamsdale services 10 a m tomorrow Klaus Weigel

Stefan Martinkovic Fairfield Stephen's Church Jo Ann Jonson Marion Ind Hamilton John Hurley Hanover St Second Baptist Church Clarence Weber Huston Road New Burlington Mathias Hayes Williamsdale Klaus-Weigel

Taft worries state loan scandal may hurt Senate bid

In Columbus, Rep. Robert Taft Jr. expressed concern that a state loan scandal could depress GOP turnout. He told the New Philadelphia-Dover Times Reporter that frightened Republican voters might skip the polls even if they would not vote for Democrats.

Columbus Ohio Robert Taft Jr U.S. Senate Taft New Philadelphia-Dover Times Republic May

Teens Nabbed After Joy Rides Theft Suspects Cited

Three Middletown area juveniles were arrested by Buller County police on charges of stealing four automobiles. Vehicles were taken from Aerones parking lot on Irdya N Verity Parkway and Germantown Road near Peasi town, then recovered after the youths reportedly took joy rides.

Middletown Area Buller County Middletown Walter Reynolds Aerones N. Verity Parkway Germantown Road Peasitown Reynolds

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