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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
4
Editorial notes Wade Van Dore led a Declaration of Dependence signed by American poets and artists. It argues humans cannot live independent of nature and urges a deep reverence amid rising consumption and environmental risk.
A local column ties Father's Day and the start of summer to civic and political themes. The writer traces Father’s Day origins, muses on gifts for dads, and links bribery and payoffs to public corruption, referencing Agnew and Watergate era concerns.
Second class postage paid at Batavia Ohio. Batavia's oldest newspaper succeeds The Spirit of the Times and The Chronicle of the Times. Subscription by mail in Clermont Brown and Hamilton Counties 1 month 3.90. elsewhere 7.80. Newsstands 15 cents per issue.
Look back at noted events including the marriage of Mr James B Scott and Miss Carolyn V Moore at their Main Street Batavia apartment. A fire in Olive Branch destroyed the residence of J M Motley and local public buildings. Kenneth Rice resigns as game warden citing public goodwill over fines. Jack A Middleton a 67 year old vaudeville veteran died after a four year illness. Jack Hardin aged 88 faces a broken hip after rushing to view a boxing bout. Carey Merker named news director for WKTR TV in Dayton. The New Richmond ferry drifted miles before recovery. Clermont County Board seeks guidance from Ohio Board of Regents on a community college master plan.
The Courier columnist reflects on two and a half years covering Clermont County elections and local politics. He declines to label the note as a final goodbye and thanks public officials and readers, noting growth personally and professionally.
Reader letter notes the Bike-A-Thon grew far beyond goals with a doubling of riders and more than doubling of funds. The event is described as the largest of its type in the region with aims to become the nation's largest next year and supports diabetes research for Cincinnati area children.
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