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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
9
A New Richmond letter complains of 12 Mile Road junkyard like conditions with 40 acres of debris, burned vehicles, a WWII tank with insults, and toxic smoke. It cites disrupted drainage, rats, broken glass, and illegal road use, urging enforcement and accountability from Clermont officials. Named locals urge relief and legal action.
A court case explores whether a loss qualifies for insurance payment when no visible damage exists. It covers burglary, car theft, and store break ins, noting how courts interpret visible marks and reasonable policy limitations.
A neighbor's remark prompts others to leave a gathering as one speaker urges those not truly ill to go home. The exchange hints at tension over independence and care within the community.
A speaker recounts teaching 7,000 high school leaders in citizenship seminars across the Midwest and Southwest. He warns of widespread economic ignorance and a rising critique of American industry, arguing that without proper schooling America risks government ownership and economic instability. He interviews five major firms and finds troubling signs for industry’s future amid wage pressures and union power.
A nostalgic snapshot recalls toll houses, covered bridges, water powered mills, and early 20th century life in Clermont. The piece lists marriages, an obituary for John C Dustin of Batavia Dayton, a note on Paul Kramer’s shoulder injury, and a DI statement on unions and government ownership, plus Du Pont environmental plans of $100 million annually.
Pinkerton's Inc reports roadside thefts rise as vacation season draws near. John A. Willis of the security firm notes many cases are petty but thieves target camping gear portable TVs car radios tape sets and cameras. Clouting involves thieves cruising parking lots for easy-enter vehicles.
The House Subcommittee on Agribusiness passed House Bill 838 with substantive amendments and sent it to the full Agriculture Committee for passage. The Farm Marketing Bill would authorize an association to bargain on price matters with food product processors, a move opposed by the Ohio Farm Bureau and major canning interests. The measure must clear the full committee before reaching the House for consideration.
A lottery bill received a hearing last week and will stall final action to a later date. The House also sent to the Senate a bill allowing 18 year olds employed by liquor permit holders to handle sealed liquor and to manage open containers during cleaning and glass disposal. Senate measures included removing county tax mill ceilings for child services and postmortem consent lowered to 18 with out-of-county consent possible. Senate bills also establish a 40 hour work week for full time county employees and overtime pay at 1.5 times regular rate.
A religious reflection compares the Bible’s narrow way to a single exit on a wide interstate. It cites Jesus and scripture to claim salvation comes only through faith in Christ and warns that all others travel a broad road to destruction.
Parson Jones writes that visible things illustrate the invisible in God’s design. He uses seeds, trees, a watch, and everyday items to argue life shows a deeper spiritual order and roots in faith. He notes personal laziness and a looming grass-mowing reminder from his wife as he signs off.
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