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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1971
Page
13
Middletown High resumes homeroom talks at 8 am and noon for sophomores as police stand by to prevent trouble. Principal Lewis Hill says attendance and cooperation look strong, with plans to reopen regular classes tomorrow and organize material for the human relations department and a student advisory council.
Middletown will delay any water rate increase until after the 9 day wage and price freeze ends. City Manager Dale Hessel said the request for a hardship ruling was denied and that rates will be adjusted after the freeze. The city faces bond payments of 145000 in March and an ongoing loss of about 50000 monthly due to the freeze. The regional director noted the situation is not a gross inequity but acknowledges the burden on residents.
Middletown school system teachers will hold their annual general meeting tomorrow at Lemon Monroe High School at 3 30 p m. All schools will dismiss one hour early for attendance. Glenn Tiger Ellison will address the group and Supt. Robert K Johnson will chair. James Porter will present the Virginia Schaffer award to the year’s outstanding contributor, established by interim board member Joseph Woodruff in memory of his sister.
In senior homerooms at Middletown High School students debated this year's homecoming. A black senior girl said most wanted it this year and that the voting should be by popular ballot for candidates and escorts. Police presence sparked questions about prejudice versus behavior.
A Butler County firemen’s parade promoting Fire Prevention Week drew a group of about 100 white power promoters seeking a homecoming at Middletown High School. The protesters trailed the parade in Sunset Park and into downtown, carrying banners and urging spectators to join. Chief James Mattson said it was a fireman’s parade with no invitations or control over followers, though they caused no trouble.
Earl Rhodus of 3009 Morgan Street told Butler County police a .12 gauge shotgun a shotgun case and five stereo tapes valued at 71.50 were stolen in a break in at his residence. Mrs Ray Doyle of 6501 Germantown Road reported thefts from her mobile home including washcloths towels pillow cases electric blanket and an alarm clock.
Armco Steel Corp began recalling 27 workers yesterday at the Middletown plant, first since 362 hourly staff were laid off August 28. The move reduces layoff totals by about seven percent. all recalled workers are Middletown employees. Officials cited weak demand from imported and stockpiled steel and cautioned no large upturn in business, with about 2,000 still laid off across four Armco plants.
In Columbus Journal reporting on Franklin School finances cites state auditor concerns over incomplete records and handwritten adjustments. Knippenburg and clerk issues hinder balanced budgeting. board relies on staff for financial picture, risking erroneous decisions and voter backlash.
Butler County grand jury reports in Hamilton this morning to first degree murder charges against two Middletown youths for Clyde Brown death. Lindsey and Brown had been charged with second degree murder after a Middletown Municipal Court hearing. Bonds were set at 325000 each, with defendants remaining in jail. An indictment was returned on Ernest McGhee for pointing and discharging firearms in the Barbara Park Convalescent Center incident. Arraignments for all indicted defendants are set for Tuesday October 12 at 9 a.m. before Judge Marrs.
Middletown prosecutors list indictments against Robert J. Boone for burglary and malicious destruction of property, William F. Johnson for burglary and malicious destruction of property, Lafayette Moore for possession and attempting to pass a counterfeit bank note, and Randolph Hamilton for burglary.
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