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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1975
Page
4
Opinion notes Americans felt relief at the Mayaguez crew’s safe return from Cambodian custody. It cites a dangerous interdiction, flawed intelligence, and the fatal costs of the assault, urging tempered joy and caution to prevent future incidents.
Editor Bill Schickel notes the Mayaguez seizure and release dominated a Clermont County Commissioners session. Commissioner Tim Hogan expressed strong support for Ford's actions, joking he might vote for the "wrong" party next national election.
A Columbus report notes Senate approval of SB 170 after four hours of floor debate. Critics claim the bill raises property taxes, expands teacher pay, and shifts education funding from property taxes to the state income tax while a Democratic majority blocked most amendments.
The Clermont Courier, Batavia Ohio, is a long standing weekly paper with deadlines at noon Monday for news items and noon Tuesday for other notices. Staff include Steve Kemme and William Harig Jr with Thomas Bochert as advertising manager.
The Clermont Courier invites public opinion via letters to the editor. Address correspondence to The Clermont Courier 385 W Main St Batavia 45103.
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A 400 gallon still and a 75 gallon still were seized by Marshall Pierson near Milford with 2500 gallons mash 37 gallons whiskey and 50 pounds yeast. Proprieter Mrs Pauline Hamer of Milford and Glendale Pike. Also local court actions raised the village treasury and plans for a public hall at Forrest Hill Batavia.
Clermont County's request for a federal grant to finance staffing for the war on poverty was denied. The Clermont County Community Action Committee led by Donald Sheehan will operate through the Community Action Commission of the Greater Cincinnati area. Batavia won the district track meet at Trechter Stadium scoring 39 points. Madison had 31 and Springboro 25. Batavia qualifiers included Dave Smith in the 100 yard dash and 880 relay with Lahmann Ogletree Tilbury Smith, Dan Ogletree in the 440 yard dash, Bill Kalchek in the 180 low hurdles, plus Batavia 880 relay and broad jump winner Ogletree.
Clermont County Commissioners in Batavia decided to auction the old covered bridge near St. Philomena Church Stonelick to the highest bidder with the bridge siding retained and removed within ten days. A New Richmond Motor Company tea totae will fund county police work delivery price 1456 dollars. Parking meters will be installed along Main Street Batavia from the Norfolk and Western underpass to Fifth Street and at intersecting squares. Clermont Classroom Highlights include Alice Jean Buck valedictory and Bill Shilling salutatory at New Richmond Commencement.
A Mudville crowd recalls the Casey at the Bat tale then cheers as Casey redeems himself a week later against the same pitcher. The piece frames the original poem as a sequel and reflects on fame and redemption.
A Washington opinion piece lambasts Indian Foreign Minister Y B Chavan for calling US reverses in Cambodia and Vietnam a vindication of Indian policy. It accuses India of ingratitude while noting US aid, Food for Peace funds, and nuclear programs amid strained US-India ties.
Day Heights Fire Department to sell advance ride and raffle tickets for their 14th annual Firemen’s Festival at the firehouse grounds starting this week. A parade opens the event with grand marshal Larry Smith and puppet friends Hattie the Witch and Snarfie R. Dog. Pleasant Hill Elementary poster winners join the parade to help raise funds for equipment maintenance training and facilities.
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