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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1973
Page
2
In Miami Beach AFL-CIO leaders prepare for the biennial convention with President Nixon uninvited. George Meany cites past confrontations and ongoing discontent over inflation and Watergate as delegates, about 2,000 strong, gather to set agenda.
The United Nations Security Council was reported examining a cease fire appeal as part of ongoing discussions on conflict relief and humanitarian access.
Two men abducted and robbed Dr. William Erbeck on a Lebanon street as he was returning home around 11 p.m. He was released unharmed at Interstate 71 and Ohio 35 after the raid and spent two hours seeking a phone before summoning help.
In Georgetown Ohio Brown County officers led by Sheriff Bud Ernst harvested what is described as the largest marijuana crop found in the county. A half acre patch of 14 to 15 ft plants along White Oak Creek was cleared after a seven hour effort with deputies using farm tools. The unearthed crop was burned in a large bonfire.
Cambodia prepares a nationwide draft to recruit 25 000 new troops before the 1973 74 dry season, boosting a 200 000 strong armed forces. A grass roots system assigns chiefs to collect eligible men, with cross checks by police and possible military trials for evaders. Exemptions apply for students heads of families monks and certain workers. Local youths express mixed resolve amid bribery concerns.
Oscar J Meadows 73 of Louisville died at 7 15 am Saturday at Suburban Hospital He was born in Henry County Kentucky and worked 33 years as an electrician for Armco Steel Corp Middletown Ohio retiring in 1963 He moved to Louisville and had strong ties in Middletown including 18 years on the First Christian Church board He was a member of Lincoln Lodge 693 F AM the Middletown Chapter Royal Arch Masons and the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton He also belonged to Bear Grass Christian Church in Louisville Survivors include his wife Ethyl Services are 11 am Monday at Ratterman Brothers St Matthews Chapel in St Matthews Ky Burial follows at New Castle Cemetery New Castle Ky
The Department of Community Development showcases a graphic downtown mall concept at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. building lobby at Central Avenue and Main Street. The display features interior and overall perspectives, sections, photographs, and maps explained by Dave Clare project improvements manager.
Police blamed the crash on an improperly parked car on Beam Drive near Second Avenue. Sandra Clark 25 drove south and swerved left of center to avoid the parked vehicle, hitting Joan Adams 40. Deborah Adams 10 and Karen Baker 14 also received abrasions and were treated at Middletown Hospital.
The science department at Fenwick High School will hold a paper drive on October 12 13 and 14. Volunteers can bring papers to the student parking lot from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds go to the Missions Club.
The Vinton County Teachers Association president warned the district could lose state foundation money for not providing essential services. Superintendent Kenneth Christopher said classes stayed open with substitutes and non striking teachers, invoking the Ferguson Act after firing the striking teachers.
Fire occurred yesterday at several locations with medical responses. At 511 16th Ave Cleveland Bankston age 46 bled from nose and was transported by ambulance then treated and released. At 409 Young St Josie Link age 54 had breathing difficulty and was listed in serious condition in ICU. At 1607 Manchester Ave Lounell Wallis age 46 bled from abdomen transported and released. A false alarm reported at 1227 Jackson Lane followed by another false alarm at Girard Ave and Broad St.
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