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Area News () y- Saturday, July 8, 1977 THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER etter Accuses Lincoln Hei glits Tri-Stato Extra A summary ot news stories from The Enquirer's other editions, compiled by Ira, Brock. The letter also states that Knlghten shot holes ln the floor and walls of the police station and made holes ln the walls of the squad room while battering another officer's prisoner, Benjamin Toran. "We feel that the assault or abuse of Mr. Toran was totally -unnecessary and highly unprofessional," the letter said. It also accused Knlghten of "unnecessary assault on one Benny CampbelL" The letter was signed by six of the departments 10 officers.

They are Officers Andrew Dukes, William Torbert, Jimmle Wallace, Augustine Murdock, Diane McCreary and Ervin Martin. "I am aware of It I know of the complaints and I have no comment to news media," Sgt Knlghten told the The Enquirer Friday. Police Chief Leo Bennett said an investigation of the allegations Is under way and he would wait until after the investigation to make comments about the charges. Each Six patrolmen have accused Lincoln Heights police Sgt. Paul Knlghten of theft, destruction of city property, assault on prisoners and abusive and unjust conduct towards his subordinates.

A copy of the letter, dated July L. was received by The Enquirer Friday. It accuses Knlghten of three Instances of theft Taking money confiscated in a narcotics raid of July 21, 1976, when Randall Thomas Zellars, 21, 815 Leg-gett Lincoln Heights, was arrested and charged with trafficking lnmarijuna. Taking money used In a controlled buy of a stolen citizens band radio, In which Robert Taylor, 34, 1400 Shepherd Ln, Lincoln Heights, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property over $150. Taking a Sansui stereo radio that had been confiscated during a raid under a search warrant.

The letter was delivered to both the police chief and city manager of Lincoln Heights. Each acknowledged receipt of the letter. Roofer? There are currently no formal charges, Korte said. "As soon as the investigation is completed we will discuss with the city attorney how to proceed, he said. "We hope to have some resolution by next Thursday.

The letter charged that men under Knlghten "suffered indignities in addition to lnjutlces at the hands of superlvsory personnel of the department the city manager and often times city officials. Chief Bennet said Friday that the shooting Incident referred to occurred on May 19. Knlghten told him, the chief said, that he had been unloading his gun when the cylinder Jammed, and It fired while he was trying to unjam it A confidential source said Friday the money taken in the narcotics raid, $470, couldnt be found until about three weeks ago when It turned up ln the department's safe. Korte said Friday, "We got the money," but he wouldn't comment about its disappearance or when It showed up. ed.

Trusty would neither deny nor confirm the report Gleberman was undergoing examination and treatment for reoccurrlng headaches at a Lexington hospital at the time of the killings. He had checked in at the hospital at least eight hours before that same day, police reported earlier. Later, Gleberman reported that Aide Charged In Twin officer who signed the letter will be questioned Individually, he said. Bennett said the letter writers had been asked to give written statements by Friday about the specific allegations. By noon Friday none had been received, Bennett said.

An investigation Is being conducted by City Manager William Korte who plans to hold a hearing sometime next week. Knlghten faces an atuomatic five-day suspension prior to the hearing. He has already submitted written responses to the charges to Chief Bennett Bennett refused to reveal Its contents. "I think they (the charges) are extremely serious," Korte said. I am personally directing the investigation." He said the allegations go beyond department charges.

"We are not Just talking about department action," He said. We are talking about other legal action if the charges are substantiated, he said. "What is being alleged Is a felony." By RANDY ALLEN Enquirer Reporter. Indictments returned Friday chargethat roofer Myron Gleberman and his former employee conspired with "others" to strangle his wife and mother-in-law ln their Ft Wright home 20 months ago. Gleberman, 53, of 1582 Marcella Ft Wright was Indicted by the June Kenton County Grand Jury on two counts of criminal solicitation to commit murder.

He was also Indicted on two counts of criminal conspiracy to commit murder along with Jerry WayneSearp, 26, of Newport, ln connection with the double slaylngs. Searp Is serving two consecutive 25 year sentences ln an Atlanta, Ga. federal prison for Newport and Crescent Springs bank robberies last year. Gleberman operated a roofing and remodeling company. Searp apparently worked for him before the killings, investigators confirmed.

Neither Gleberman nor Searp has been indicted for the actual murders, Commonwealth Attorney Frank O. Trusty pointed out He would neither confirm nor deny that such Indictments are expected. "In our office, we Just dont close the book on homicide cases, so the investigation Is continuing," Trusty said. Gleberman and Searp could be tried on the solicitation and conspiracy charges whether or not anyone is ever indicted for the actual killings, Trusty said. Myra Gleberman, 50, and her mother, Mrs.

Loretta Wilson, 73, were found strangled ln a bedroom of their Ft Wright home on November 24, 1975. Commonwealth detectives Kelly Linn and Tom Schneider have been investigating the case ever since. They referred specific questions to Trusty. Sources close to the case report that investigators allege that Gleberman paid several thousand -dollars to have the two women kill trict Court, Covington, giving him 60 more days in which to pay the bank. Boone-Aire Is the only country club In Boone County and the golf course-one of only two regulation courses ln the county has been rated as of "championship" quality.

Utility Accused In Beverly Suits ifiiilt I) '-li ff' There is no record on the police blotter of an arrest having been made of a Benjamin Toran, who was supposedly the victim of one of the assaults alleged ln the letter. The other man supposedly assaulted by Knlghten, according to the letter, Benny Campbell, had been brought into the station for questioning. The source said he was later released and no charges were filed against him. The letter writers also complained that they were frequently discriminated against when citizens filed complaints and were often subjected to disciplinary action based upon unfounded reports or the mere word of some citizens and supervisors without Investigations of the facts. "We realized that this may present an appearance of dissension within the Department but we are confident that the pride and dedication of the officers of the department Is such that the performance of these officers will not be adversely affected," the letter said.

Killing $2000 ln cash and about $5000 ln jewelery was also taken from the home. Neither the cash nor Jewels were ever recovered, investigators said. Trusty would not say if the Jewels figured into any payments Gleberman may have made. Linn did confirm that Gleberman "collected some Insurance money" for the Jewelry. federal court Friday Include the following: Barbara Thornhill, 6566 Thun-derhill Ln, Delhi, for $23 million for injuries to herself and for the death of her husband, Robert, 36, a pipefitter.

Mrs. Thornhill has been released from Cincinnati General Hospital. Harry Thornhill, administrator of the estate of his Dar-lene Thornhill, 18, 1050 Beechmead-ow Ln, Western Hills, for $11,525,000 for the death of his daughter. Ronald Lape, administrator of the estate of his wife, Diane Lee, 25, 3019 S. Jarada, Cincinnati, for $23 million for injuries to himself and the death of Mrs.

Lape. Lape remains ln fair condition in St Luke Hospital. yn Larry Thornhill, administrator of the estate of his wife, Carolyn Louise Thornhill, 35, 7897 Anson Dr, Mlama Heights, Ohio, for $11,525,000 for the death of his wife and their unborn child Mrs. Thornhill was eight months' pregnant MRS. LAPE and Larry, Darlene and Robert Thornhill were brothers and sis ten, attorney Chesley said.

The fifth suit filed in Campbell Circuit Court asks $8 million for the death of Ruth Jones John, 59, an Ashland, widow. Mrs. John's administrator is an Ashland bank. OTHER DEFENDANTS are the City of Southgate, the 4-R Corp, architect William Roedlng and Richard J. Schilling Sr.

and his three sons, Richard Jr, Ronald and Raymond Enquire (Bob Lym) Photo Kentucky River Park Plans DAYTON Final plans for development of a central park on the Ohio River between Clay and Berry Sts. were received Friday by city officials. The city has $400100 In federal funds for acquisition and clearing of land, and $100,000 for development of the park which will afford open space and field and court athletic activities. Indiana Medicaid Cost Paring INDIANAPOLIS Cutting $14 million In Medicaid costs without eliminating any services was the goal Friday of Wayne Stanton, state welfare administrator, under Indiana General Assembly directives. The monthly cost of Medicaid in Indiana has been averaging $20 million and 50 of that has been going for dally nursing home care with an additional 25 being paid for daily hospital care.

Stanton said he will use "closer monitoring" of the services to cut costs and should have new rules set up by September 1. Ohio Case Of The Signs LEBANON-Two men who sued over use of the same name for their canoe rentals are going back to court Monday with the argument this time centered on failure of directional signs to stay put Bob Morgan was victor In the first court squabble against Robert Ramsey who was ordered to call his place on the Little Miami River Ramsey's Ft Ancient Canoe Rental. Morgan figured it was a bit much for his Ft Ancient Canoe Rental at Ft. Ancient to compete with Ft An cient, Canoe Rental at Morrow, as '(Ramsey wanted by virtue of Its registration with the state. Ramsey will be In Warren Coun-jty Common Pleas Court Monday Seeking a restraining order to present Morgan from tearing down.

kigns telling canoeists now to reacn Ft Ancient canoe Rental. lore Heat Gripes BATAVIA-Clermont County Commissioners better fix the air conditioning in the Courthouse Annex because one of the sweltering County Court Judges said Friday it may be necessary to cite the lawmakers. "It's hard to understand the attl-tode of those Judge Chris Rossenhoffer said. "We've written letters but nothing Is done." Rossenhoffer said a bailiff tested the temperature earlier this week and his thermometer showed more than 90 degrees ln the annex (Kahle Building). "We have witnesses and people awaiting trial who sit in the heat for five or six hours before their cases are heard," commented Judge Robert Ringland.

"Something has got to be done. "It's gotten to the point where we get nothing but a lot of excuses and promises and nothing is ever can't stay cool on promises." On The Job Training BATA VIA Extension of water lines into areas long without the service will be done with federal funds to provide Jobs and training, with Harry Washer ln charge of the project Clermont County will receive $100,000 under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program for a year, with another $91,000 expected before the work Is completed. Dublin Cyclist Killed By Truck Enquirer Indiana Bureau NEW LISBON-A 30-year-old Dublin, man was killed early Friday morning when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a semi-trailer near the Intersection of 1-70 and Wilbur Wright Rd. Indiana State Police Sgt Chuck Taylor said Jerry M. Moore, Box 411, Dublin, was pronounced dead at the scene by Henry County Coroner Mark Frame at 6:18 a.m.

Moore apparently was northbound on Wilbur Wright when the southbound truck driven by Marvin E. Lewellen, 52, Box 72, New Lisbon, made a left turn ln front of him into a restaurant driveway, Taylor said. The motorcycle struck the truck's right front fender, police said. Lewellen was not injured and the accident is still under Investigation, Taylor said. By BOB FO ARTY Enquirer Reporter The Union Light, Heat Power Co.

is accused of negligence ln five new Beverly Hills Supper Club fire suits filed Friday asking for a total of $77 million. The suits-four of them filed ln U.S. District Court, Covington, and one ln Campbell Circuit Court-raise the amount of damages sought thus far to nearly $400 million. IS named as a defendant for the first time ln the suits filed by Cincinnati attorney Stanley Ches-ley. The utility, according to the complaints, "carelessly, negligently continued to energize electrical apparatus when It know or should have known that It was ln a defective and dangerous condition." The suits add, "said dangerous and defective condition being the proximate cause of the ignition and spread of the fire." Cincinnati Gas Electric Co.

spokesman Dave Altemuehle said Friday that the company had not seen the complaint but that "a lawyer can name everyone and anyone he wants to." He said there would be no comment beyond that Four persons related by blood or marriage plus an unborn Infant are among the deceased victims of the May 28 holocaust for whom damages are sought ln the latest suits. Fifteen such suits now have been filed. The number of persons who have lost their lives as a result of the fire stands at 164. THE SUITS filed by Chesley ln Gleberman In 1975 Photo $1 Million Offered For Boone-Aire The financially-troubled Boone-Aire Country Club, Florence, with its 150-acre, 18-hole golf course, Is expected to be sold to a subdivision developer Monday for $1- million. Covington attorney Portia N.

Schaefer, who represents Hebron physician Dr. Howard Ravenscraft and his three partners in the Boone County Land Corp, said Friday, "We have a pretty hot prospect a written offer which expires Monday-to buy the golf course and club house for million." WHILE DECLINING to name the proposed buyer, the attorney noted that the property is valuable and could be converted into a subdivision. Mrs. Schaefer said If the $1 million sale goes through Monday, It would be enough to satisfy the debt the land corporation owes Cincinnati's Provident Bank and would keep the bank from taking over the club and other acreage on August 14. The attorney said the sale would give the land corporation tlme-an indefinite perlod-to sell 120 residential lots It owns surrounding the country club property.

The Provident Bank foreclosed on the land company's mortgage in November, 1975, and bought the land for $300,000 at a master commissioner's sale ln June, 1976. Under conditions of the sale, Dr. Raven- scraft had a year to redeem or sell his property and pay the bank. DESIRING TO sell, Dr. Ravenscraft couldnt find a buyer at a price he would accept Then the day before the bank was to take ownership, the physician filed a bankruptcy petition ln the U.

Dis or six hours before their cases are heard. Something has got to be done," added Judge Robert Ring-land. He noted the problem has continued for the last year and a half, and last winter the furnace exploded and the building had to be closed for several days. "IH lay you odds that well get to the winter and the furnace wont work, either. "The result of this is, more Importantly, a loss of taxpayers' money," he said.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Bruce Henry explained only one of two air conditioners in the building is operating, and one only cools "the outer perimeters of the building." County Judges 'Losing Cool' Without Air-Conditioning i rrrri T.V?i 1 -A MA' .0. i'-ri -us m-'i is fA y-y'yA y- y-yyyyy y' Am si -yyyyyyyyy y'yyy yyy y-; f.sf -yyyyy 'y yriyy Jis Ys, v. Enquirer Batavia Bureau BATAVIA, Ohio-A "heated" argument is shaping up between Clermont County commissioners and the county court Judges over the lack of air conditioning in the Kahle Building (courthouse annex). "It's hard to understand the attitude of those commissioners," Judge Chris Rosenhoffer said Friday. "We've written letters before, but nothing Is done." ROSENHOFFER SAID a bailiff brought a thermoneter into court earlier this week and found the room temperature at Just over 90 degrees.

"Most of the citizenry comes into Small Claims Court and County Court We have witnesses and people awaiting trial who sit there for five Fitting Round Head Into Square Box box from a downtown record shop, at which she is a clerk. She is heading for a bus after work at Vine and Sixth Sts. THERE IS more than one way to beat the rain ln Cincinnati Friday, as this clever pedestrian proves. Terry Angel, 19, of an umbrella with a.