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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1975
Page
4
Ohio marked Intellectual Freedom Day during National Library Week to defend the free exchange of ideas across newspapers books textbooks and exhibits. The piece warns that censors threaten faith morality and the American way of life if they abridge or abolish free thought and expression.
Bill Schickel notes Ohio's 11 state universities study ranks UC high in tuition and instructional expenses while faculty pay sits low. A local fisherman, six year old Rodney Siau, catches a 17 inch bass at Hidden Hills Lake. Batavia Sgt Woods receives a service revolver for rescuing a child from a burning building. Search continues for missing Williamsville men near Rocky Fork Lake with clues found at a Hillsboro station. Williamsburg Bicentennial committee hosts April 24 slide show at Williamsburg Elementary with Colonel Charles Duncan narrating.
The Columbus report notes fuel oil and coal prices hitting new highs as a joint committee schedules twice weekly meetings to tackle energy problems before the 1975 session ends. Hearings include Ohio Public Utilities Commission members, federal energy officials, and industry leaders. A House panel also starts hearings on H.R. 179 to outlaw steel traps. Senate Resolution 115 on Health Districts is introduced.
The Clermont Courier lists its publication details and staff roles. It notes weekly Thursday issues, noon Monday news deadline, noon Tuesday ad deadline, and subscription rates of 4.00 in local counties and 6.00 elsewhere. Contact info includes 385 W. Main St Batavia Ohio 45163 and phone numbers 732-1414 732-1415.
Jerald B Fortney publisher profile outlines his lifelong newspaper work and outside interests. He lists writing photography fishing and travel among hobbies and traces a career from West Virginia University to roles at several Ohio and Illinois papers. He served as a U S Army officer in World War II and later expanded into ownership of multiple local papers.
A letter argues against banning leg hold traps. The author warns evasive foxes and coons threaten children with rabies and urges keeping leg traps to control wildlife. He asserts traps are essential despite the danger of accidental captures and claims trapping is part of American heritage.
The New Richmond High School senior class will perform Assisted by Sadie in the Opera House with 35 and 50 cent admissions. The event features the graduation on April 29 1926 Dusty Miller will give the address and Keith's Theatre Orchestra provides music.
A Clermont Courier letter from Ronald H. Giver criticizes the West Clermont School Board for approving superintendent recommendations and a principal's tenure. He urges voter accountability, media transparency, and informed participation in future elections.
Clermont County receives praise for its Economic Development Program as the county highlights the Clerco mental retardation unit. The board notes 100 clients served, 72 staff, and plans a residential facility for eight to ten young adults in New Richmond. Ann M. Ferguson chairs the board.
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