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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1975
Page
15
The article notes that four-fifths of American grindstones were crafted from sandstone quarried in Berea Ohio. It highlights Berea as a key source shaping the nation's grinding tool supply during the period and underscores the quarry's economic importance.
The Gardner Foundation makes its annual report for the year ended May 31 1975 available for citizen inspection at its principal office during regular hours with 180 days to request. Calvin F. Lloyd manager 1000 Central Avenue Middletown Ohio 45042 October 13 invites bids for compact domestic automobile for City of Trenton Ohio bids due October 14 at noon.
The Senate energy committee will hear Tuesday testimony on bipartisan fuel adjustment reform after the House approved it 89-1. PUCO data show fuel adjustments added 524 million to bills last year as coal costs rose to 62 percent of utility expenses. The measure mirrors PUCO rules on cost reporting and potential bill credits for inefficiencies, with final action expected in a Oct. 21 special session.
The document sets forth several proposed amendments to the Ohio Constitution including sections 36a of Article II to tax value open space land for outdoor recreation, and sections on fair ballot placement, direct primaries, national conventions, rail transportation credits, and charity lotteries. It notes submission to electors on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1975, with effective dates proposed in 1976.
In 1844 Thomas W. Bartley served as acting Ohio governor until his father Mordecai Bartley took office and served from 1844 to 1846.
Researchers at Battelle Columbus Laboratories test mixing high sulfur coal with solid refuse to fuel power plants. They aim to cut fuel costs for cities by up to 50 percent while addressing pollution and boiler corrosion. Initial trials spread trash over coal in the boiler and found chloride and sulfur oxide reactions reduce harmful emissions.
Proposed constitutional amendments from the Ohio General Assembly for the November 4 1975 general election. Explains open space tax carveout for land used exclusively for outdoor recreation and a potential direct election of delegates to presidential nominating conventions, with conditions and implications.
The measure would allow the state and local entities to support rail ventures by lending credit, authorize property tax reductions for rail service, and let the state reimburse local governments for revenue losses. It prohibits pledging tax revenue for bonds and permits issuing development bonds under the amendment.
To amend Article XV section 6 authorizes and regulates bingo conducted by charitable organizations. The measure outlines licensing parameters and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliant charitable bingo games. It specifies operational boundaries and enforcement provisions for local authorities.
Public notice announces a November 4 1975 general election in Butler County Health District Ohio seeking an operating levy excess of the ten mill limit at up to 0.3 mills for five years for health district operations. It lists polling hours and official endorsements and includes related notices about a county youth service bureau levy and a state Department of Transportation project bid in Butler County.
Will Brown, expert in genealogical and historical research, will present a seminar tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the Community Room of the Middletown Public Library. The session, sponsored by the library, allows time for questions and special research problem help. Brown is a Utah Genealogical Association member and research consultant for Gencor Inc of Salt Lake City.
Fire engulfed and destroyed a Jeep in the 2900 block of Terry Drive late last night. Fire officials listed damage at $6000 to the vehicle owned by Doug Sanford of Sutphin Street. The blaze started underneath the car and spread rapidly, firefighters said.
Ohio farm fatalities totaled 137 in 1974 per the Ohio State University extension service. Falls, motor vehicles, and machinery caused 97 deaths. 80 percent were men and boys. Nearly half occurred off the farm, says safety leader W. E. Stuckey.
Theodore Proxel, 23, Bridgetown, was sentenced to up to 180 days in jail after being convicted of calling in a false bomb report to Cincinnati Milacron Co where he worked. Authorities identified his voice on a recorder used after threats targeted the firm.
Elaine Stephenson 20 of 1505 Manchester Ave treated at Middletown Hospital for a back wound from a rock after leaving Barnitz Stadium following a game. Edward Steinberger reports a missing citizens band radio from his car at Cassano's Pizza. Corrine Kindred 34 treated for a knife wound at VEW Hall after a fight. Tim Smith reports tire theft from his car at the Tahoe Lounge. Police break up a large brawl at the Upstairs Lounge with no arrests. Local real estate pros awarded the Graduate Realtors Institute designation after studies at Miami University and exams by the Ohio Association of Realtors.
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