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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1967
Page
4
The 1969 fall start will use Sept 30 as the cutoff for entering first grade in Ohio. Children turning six after Sept 30 are ineligible for first grade. Middletown adjusts from Oct 31 to the new date, with some districts using Sept 30 now and Franklin choosing Sept 15.
Scientists decided to risk a lunar landing for Surveyor 5 amid a helium leak risking a hard splashdown. If a soft landing proves impossible, the craft would crash into the moon. an Earth orbit would offer little scientific value, officials said.
A New York Chase Manhattan teller, two weeks on the job, failed to trigger the alarm during a holdup when she could not find the alarm button and the robber fled after demanding cash. The note urged $5 $10 and $20 bills. The teller said she was confused.
Harry H. Woodring, former secretary of war from 1936 to 1940 and former Kansas governor, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. He was burned when his pajamas caught fire near a stove.
Six members of the Madras state cabinet joined a volunteer group of businessmen and legislators in sweeping city streets. They planned to tackle different areas at intervals as part of a civic cleanup effort.
Vatican City AP Pope Paul VI is treated for acute cystopyelitis a bladder and kidney pelvis inflammation. Doctor Dr Mario Fontana says treatment offers hope he may resume work soon. The pope aged 69 has shown improved but stationary symptoms after five days of illness.
A Circleville Moore's store suffered about 29000 dollars in contents loss and 5000 dollars in building damage when a Saturday fire confined to the main floor destroyed a storeroom filled with Christmas toys. Firemen reported no injuries.
Thieves entered the Carl Bistanco property at 2612 N Verity Parkway Friday morning and took $300 in electrical switches. Police noted several broken windows but no signs of forced entry.
Two drivers in Franklin municipal court were fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to maintain a clear distance. William Peterson of Dayton and Leo Ziepsel of Hamilton were the named offenders. Additional fines totaled 244 dollars for nine speed violations. Forfeitures include James Smith for reckless operation and fleeing the scene. Glen Hurley for disorderly conduct. George McKinney for no operators license. Rodger Crook for wrong way on a divided highway. William Evans for lack of confirmed clear distance. Doneld Holiman for improper passing. Grady Hilley for left of center.
Esther Watkins 52 of 444 E Main St Lebanon died yesterday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. She is survived by husband Robert three sons Leon ard Larry Dennis a daughter Barbara Rickes six sisters and ten grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon with visitation 4 to 9 Monday and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Mason
City Planning commissioners gathered for a breakfast study session at Raymond Fening's home to review proposed P-1 and P-2 zoning for the Braden tract near WPFB. They discussed campus needs, student housing, and PD plans with a push to reexamine the map on a 10 to 15 year horizon.
A suburban Columbus couple died after a gas furnace malfunction raised indoor heat to over 125 degrees. John Jones 66 and Neame Jones 68 were found by patrolmen after a neighbor reported no response. Neighbors said a gas line had been disconnected days earlier. Police and gas officials investigate possible miswired connection by a plumber.
Police brief recounts a portable sewing machine valued at 250 stolen from Callie Moore at 1507 Fairmount Ave. A sweater worth 100 was taken from Harold Smith’s car at Barnitz Field during a Friday night football game. Charles M. Smith, 22, reported a wallet with 70 missing from Old Crow Bar on Central Ave Friday night.
Middletown Army Pfc. David Moland, 19, suffered severe brain damage from a gunshot during a Viet Nam base camp mortar attack about 28 miles from Saigon. He is hospitalized at 106th General Hospital in Japan. his parents Elbert and (name) Moland Jr. were notified by telegram.
A nine year old girl fell from an emergency door of a Franklin school bus on Friday afternoon and remained in poor condition at Mercy Hospital. The bus was driven by 58 year old Eugene Taylor and the incident occurred on Ethel Road east of Cincinnati Dayton Road.
Toledo police reported new disturbances on the racially troubled southwest side with minor looting and small fires. Earlier rioting in July drew about 500 National Guard troops and arrests of several youths on the morning shift.
The note states that the line That's Thirty marks the end of a work and functions as finis. It adds that China is the most populous country.
A 17 year old motorcyclist, Gregory Houser, was listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after colliding head on with a car driven by William Armstrong on Sunset Street near Armco Park. Witnesses said Houser lost control at a high speed. Police reported eight accidents Friday and yesterday causing $6,325 in damage.
Dayton Ohio AP unions report little progress after two days of bargaining with GM Frigidaire plants idled by a 12 000 worker walkout. IUE Local 801 members walked off after their contract expired and rejected a temporary deal. Delco plant workers in Dayton may vote on joining the strike Sunday as talks resume Sunday morning for national negotiations.
Burdsall speaking for the commission urged Christiansen and staff to reexamine their map recommendation and then firm final proposals. He stressed the staff professionals should decide whether old plans are discarded or new ones developed while City Commissioner Virgil Clark urged a clear stand and defense of the plan.
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