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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1973
Page
2
A new Ohio law limits ground clearance variance to three inches and bans bumper removal. Local police expect limited enforcement unless vehicles show obvious neglect or intentional height changes.
An early morning fire in El Dorado yesterday left three families homeless and severely damaged a grocery and variety store on Main Street. No injuries were reported though three apartments above the store were wiped out. Over 100 firemen from nine departments fought the blaze for more than two hours, with 18 to 20 pieces of equipment, and extinguished it around 5 a.m. Fire Chief Harold Lewis said damage amount and cause are not yet determined.
Captain Walton and police pledge strict action against jacked up cars in Middletown with fines from 25 to 500 dollars and potential jail time. Officials warn rear end raises fire risk, while shop owner Horst notes enforcement will be difficult and that few cars are excessively lifted.
An American officer was slightly wounded while accompanying Cambodian soldiers clearing Phnom Penh's southern perimeter. The action involved four infantry battalions with helicopter gunships and T28 bombers about 10 miles south of the capital. The injured officer’s name was withheld pending family notification.
Mrs. Marguerite Willis Jordan of Hamilton dies at home after a 15 week illness leaving husband Donald H. Jordan and son Phillip. Services at Payne Chapel AME with Eastern Star memorial, burial in Greenwood. Former Middletown resident Egbert Reid dies in Florida. Robert L. Oldfather of Farmersville dies. funeral plans noted. Vietnam war updates report Viet Cong and North Vietnamese attacks rising with casualties and highway disruption claims.
Horst notes higher cars with wide tires improve handling and safety when they contact more road, but many customers wait to see enforcement. He cites looks as the main reason for jacking up cars despite claims of safety benefits.
Mercedes Corner was chosen to challenge incumbent Mayor Ralph J. Perk in the November 6 election, marking Cleveland Democrats first woman mayoral candidate.
Halloween like event in Middletown and nearby towns runs 5 to 7 p.m. with age limits in several communities. Trenton allows 5 30 to 7 p.m. Germantown 6 to 7 30 p.m. Gratis and West Elkton 5 to 6 30 p.m. Most towns cap participation to children under 12 in certain areas.
U S Rep Clarence J Brown says he will not decide on entering the 1974 U S Senate race until after a public polling result and the November municipal elections. He may announce in mid November after reviewing a New York firm poll and local results. Other Republicans in Ohio consider May 1974 primary including Lt Gov John W Brown and Sen Donald Lukens along with Rep William Keating.
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