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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1978
Page
2
Johnny Gibbs 18 of 2907 Finley Street faces aggravated vehicular homicide reckless operation and eluding officers after a one car crash on Oxford State Road near Yankee Road killed passenger Paul Gordon Sizemore 24 of 3216 Navaho Street. Sgt. James Patrick said authorities filed the charges.
An attendant, Francis Dearth of Franklin, reports a knife attack robbery at Omega gas station on N Verity Parkway Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. The thief demanded money, took between $50 and $60, then fled on foot toward Winona Drive.
A Garfield Street man was questioned by Middletown police in the shooting death of his wife. Paul Ed ward McCarter also known as Paul Carter, 38, said he accidentally shot and killed his wife Clara, 51, at 913 Garfield St. The coroner planned an autopsy. funeral arrangements were incomplete.
City commissioners will consider a $597 558 bid from Midwestern Pools Inc for Sunset Park pool renovation at tomorrow’s meeting. They will also review a UMTA grant proposal to cover about 91 000 of the transit system deficit and study land options for National Church Residences. Historic district rules and federal funding steps for a Main Street to Sutphin Street connector are on the agenda.
A series of injuries and a fire call were logged. At 7:31 p.m. on Erie Avenue trusted medics transferred 70-year-old Orville H. Lewis for back pains to hospital. Earlier, Inda Rae 29 was treated and released for pains at 6:14. Carolyn Evans, 18, experienced breathing difficulty and was admitted in critical condition after CPR. A smoke-filled apartment at 4035 Helton Drive led to a small stove incident with $75 in damages and a smoke detector sounding on arrival.
Rocky Hall man reports to Butler County deputies that a stereo valued at 200 dollars was stolen from his Jeep parked in the driveway Sunday. He provided details of the theft to authorities.
The Supreme Court let stand lower rulings blocking OSHA from barring employer retaliation against workers who refuse dangerous tasks. Four justices required for full review. only Blackmun and Brennan favored rehearing. Labor Secretary Marshall must seek Congress authority to empower OSHA. Government lawyers argued limited self help is needed in extreme cases where admin and judicial processes are too slow.
Federal officials will visit Columbus October 17 and 18 to assess the economic impact of proposed manpower reductions at Rickenbacker Air Force Base. Sen. John Glenn said representatives from the Office of Economic Adjustment will meet with city and county leaders to study direct and indirect effects and craft a preliminary mitigation plan. The review is expected to take at least 90 days.
Eugene Gall, 32, of Hillsboro Ohio, found guilty by an eight to six jurors after a two hour deliberation in Boone County Circuit Court. He faces a possible death sentence if rape is ruled an aggravating circumstance. Trial began September 19 and followed a long chase ending with Gall's arrest after a grocery store holdup.
A 21 year old motorcyclist Mark S Hubbard of 3615 Poinciana Road was admitted to Middletown Hospital in serious condition after colliding with a south bound car at Tytus Avenue and Enoch Drive. Hubbard suffered injuries to his right leg hand ankle face and head while his helmet remained intact. The car driven by Jeffrey Fisher aged 18 of 4805 Creekview Drive left turning into Hubbard’s path. Fisher was charged with failure to yield.
A two vehicle collision at Ohio 48 and Mason Morrow Millgrove Road left six injured. Pamela Waldroff, 21, was treated in fair condition at Bethesda North Hospital for her injuries. William Clark, 31, and passenger Kevin Hess were also hospitalized. all others treated and released.
Franklin area deputies say two men Michael Bare eighteen of Middletown and Ronald Davis twenty five of Middletown were stabbed in a fight that started at Charliess Place bar on Hamilton Middletown Road south of Franklin. Both were listed in serious condition at Middletown Hospital. Further details were unavailable.
Directors of the Kroger Co. in Cincinnati raised the regular dividend on common shares from 44 to 50 cents per share. The increase takes effect with the December 1 payment to shareholders of record as of October 27, lifting the annual rate to $2 from $1.60.
Ray K. Syal, a civil engineer from Stow, unveils the Skakool tongue cleaner approved by the FDA. About 1,500 dentists have requested samples. the device costs two for 25 cents. Dental authorities say tongue cleaning can cut cavities when paired with brushing.
The Supreme Court will rule on whether police can stop motorists at random to check licenses and registrations. Delaware authorities defend the practice, while courts found it unconstitutional, potentially affecting nationwide policing methods.
Supreme Court refused to reconsider its May ruling allowing police to obtain warrants to search newspaper offices without subpoenas. Stanford Daily petition for rehearing, backed by ACLU and 63 media groups, was denied. The decision broadens search power for police and affects newsrooms nationwide.
Police said a television set valued at 600 dollars was stolen in a break in at Pam Griffiths residence on Centennial Avenue. A window was broken at the rear door and the living room set was removed.
Ohio hosts 82 of the 1,000 largest U.S. industrial firms, trailing only New York in count. The 1977 survey shows Ohio’s firms with $76.4 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion net income, led by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati and including new entrants Reynolds & Reynolds and Taft Broadcasting.
Army Spec. 4. David Fullington was shot by sheriff's deputies after a pursuit in a stolen highway patrol car spanning two counties near Burnet. He attempted to ram a roadblock and died Sunday. Three other men in the car were arrested in Burnet on public intoxication charges.
Grover C Phillabaum 93 of 317 E Market St Germantown died Sunday at Stillwater Health Center He was a retired German Township employee He is survived by his wife Mary and two step daughters Services will be 2 pm Wednesday at John R ig Funeral Home with Rev Frank E Crofoot officiating Burial will be in Ellerton Cemetery on Ohio 4 near Germantown Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 9 pm
Tom Luken, U.S. congressman from Cincinnati, will be principal speaker October 17 for the International Material Management Society Ohio Valley chapter. The event at the Engineering Society Building on McMillan Street, Cincinnati, will discuss product liability.
Roger Vieux of 5379 Mossman Road reported to Butler County deputies Sunday that someone entered his residence and went through drawers in his bedroom. Deputies noted Vieux was compiling a list of items stolen.
Middletown Growth Inc met to consider an application for industrial revenue bonds to finance a 400000 Arbys Roast Beef Restaurant at Kittyhawk Shopping Center off Lewis Street. The City Commission will review the plan Tuesday evening. The project is by GLL&L Co of Cincinnati and aims to boost employment without using municipal funds or tax money.
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