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'Suburban News Wednesday, May 11,1977 THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER Evendale Firing Range Closed For Safety Tri-State Extra A summary of news stories from The Enquirer's other editions, compiled by John Kiesewetter. embankments surrounding the range. Rit said the Village of Indian Hill has donated use of its range to any county police officer. Police have to qualify for firearms several times a year. BARNETT ADDED that the Indian Hill range has been the site the last 25r30 years of the Hamilton County Police Association monthly shoot used for Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training, canine, and other training not involving discharge of firearms, Ritter said.

THE CINCINNATI range ground here is located in a small area abutted on the south by Lincoln Heights and on the north by Woodlawn. Access Is through Lincoln Heights. Several businesses on Glendale-Milford Road in Woodlawn have rear property lines abutting the range. They are between Chester Road and the 1-75 interchange facing north. Police sources said a citizen found a bul-let outside range grounds, prompting an investigation by Cincinnati Police, but it was not known whether it was a policeman's bullet.

Ritter said, "Kids have gotten in after dark and have been digging lead" from mud ter theorized a slug found on grounds of a nearby business may have been dropped by one of the youths leaving the range. FIVE OF the companies abutting the range were contacted Tuesday. Spokesmen for four Indicated they knew of no danger currently posed by the range, although all commented employees could hear firing there. The fifth company made no comment. The range on City of Cincinnati property here was built In the 1940s-before most of the area businesses were constructed.

Ritter said preliminary findings by architects Indicate the indoor range will be "fixed up." Improvements needed for the outdoor range would be very expensive. "We hope to be open this summer (at the indoor range)," Ritter said. Use of the outdoor range remains uncertain. Indian Hill Police Chief William Barnett. By WALT SCHAEFER Enquirer Reporter EVENDALE-Firing has ceased at the Cincinnati Police Division's outdoor range here because of a police-ordered safety study.

"We want to be sure of the security and safety (of the facility) as the area builds up," Cincinnati Police Sgt. Donald Ritter, range master, said Tuesday. "We want to be sure they the facilities are safe." THE INDOOR range has been shut down for some time because of ventilation problems and high lead content in heavy smoke from firing of weapons, police sources said. Since all firing has been halted at outdoor and Indoor ranges here, Cincinnati police officers have been using the Indian Hill police range along the Little Miami River between Milford and Camp Dennlson. The outdoor range here still is being "It is available to all law enforcement personnel for training and (firearms) qualification." He said Indian Hill has liability" agreement Insuring the city would not be held responsible for personal injury to an out-of-clty officer using the range.

Range maintenance is funded by Indian Hill, Barnett said. Currently, Cincinnati officers use the range Mondays and Tuesdays with SWAT teams-both city and county- training on Ohio Shelter Needs Funds li LEBANON The Humane Ass-sociation of Warren County will miss its next payroll or close shop unless it gets additional financial help. Executive Director Marilee Schwarzwalder told Warren County Commissioners Tuesday their "lack of co-operation" with the association, which runs the county animal shelter, has aggravated the situation. "If we dont get our money, well Wednesdays. 'J I Politics Real Party ft Council Campaign A Democratic Pep Rally For Four Friendly Opponents: lose.

In the contest are: Jim Brown, a self-employed bricklayer, of 409 N. Cooper Ave. Marion Greer, a General Electric Co. sheet metal developer, of 309 Jonte Ave. Elmer Rogers, a Herbert Chemical Co.

warehouseman of 311 Jonte and Sears, a General Motors Assembly Division automobile inspector, of 434 Arlington Ave. The June 7 primary election will determine which of them will be Democratic candidates in the autumn election. But all four of them already talk as if the general, election against Republican incumbents is next month. They say nothing harsh about each other. They talk, instead, about the autumn opposition.

"It's been the same people in office over and over," Rogers began. By KERRY KLUMPE Enquirer Reporter LOCKLAND Only the best of friends are opponents In the Democratic primary here to pick candidates for an at-large City Council election. The four contenders for three nominations plan together and campaign together for the primary election campaign is really more of a Democratic pep rally than a battle of party factions. "We're trying to wake up some Democrats," Geral Sears, one of the candidates, noted. "We thought we could get more interest with a primary," he said.

SOFOURmen told Bert Johnson, Lockland Democratic Party chairman, they would enter a primary election one of them must Xj I vi4 Vtlt i "We feel we can do a better job than Is being done. As a team, we can," he said. FOR DEMOCRATS to get that chance, they must double their present strength on council at the November 8 election. Republicans control all three at-large council seats and two of the four ward seats on the seven-member body. No primary is being held for the ward seats.

Republicans also hold the offices of mayor, council president, solicitor, auditor and treasurer. Republicans made a lot of promises two years ago and haven't kept them," Sears said. And he thinks he has as good a chance as anyone to beat a Republican in the general election. 'Tm going to try to convince people that I can make changes In the way the Republicans are doing things. This past winter, our city was the very worst in getting snow cleared off the streets," Sears said.

His primary opponents (who sound more like running mates) have similar assessments of their potential general election strengths. THERE IS Brown, the self-employed bricklayer "With my experience in business and in handling money, I can do a good Job. I'm sure I could help on supervising contracts we would let out" And Greer, the sheet metal developer: "I have the ability to build houses and do street repairs. That gives me the ability to Inspect contracts so we would know if we got our money's worth before we paid." vAnd Rogers, the warehouseman: "I dont want to say I'm too smart But I dont feel it would take anyone too smart to beat what we've got" A Republican, though, beat Rogers in the 1975 council election in Ward One. Sears and Greer, also lost bids that year to become at- run Marion Greer sheet metal worker Jim Brown A Look At Lockland just have to close our doors," she said.

She blamed commissioners for cutting her budget request from $19,000 to $15,000. Commissioners noted the association gave a $1000 raise to the shelter director and a $1500 raise for a humane of fleer. Midnight Cowboy .) FAIRFIELD "Who was that masked man?" was about the only question police could ask the clerk at an all-night market here about the man who threatened to assault her at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. The clerk told officers the man was wearing only a stocking mask and carrying an eight-inch screw driver and a set of automobile keys.

The man, about 30, forced her into a rear room and ordered her to disrobe but she ran into a rest room and locked the door to escape from the man. The man left the store and walked out into the near-freezing morning temperature, the clerk said. Kentucky Case To Grand Jury NEWPORT-Pollce have taken their suspicions that missing Ft. Mitchell housewife Ellen Bresch might have met with foul play to the Kenton County grand Jury. 'Commonwealth Attorney Frank Trusty confirmed that a man identified as John Phipps appeared before the panel Monday.

Police sources said Phipps lives in Park Towers Apartments, 2515 Burnett Cincinnati. Phipps, sources said, was summoned as part of the investigation into the disappearance of the woman March 9-the day after she withdrew about $20,000 from her account at a local bank. Her car, containing blood stains, was found abandoned at the Ft. Mitchell Holiday Inn on March 11. Candidate Indicted NEWPORT-Paul (Mousey) Her-zog, a Democrat candidate for Kenton County Sheriff, was among five persons indicted on gamblig charges Tuesday as the result of raids conducted by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) last February.

Herzog was indicted by the May Kenton Grand Jury for conspiracy to promote gambling and possession of gambling records in the first degree. Both charges are punishable by one to five years in prison. "This is another effort by the Courthouse clique to use their office power for themselves and to tnock me out of the sheriff's race," said Herzog, who took a leave of absence from his 10-year Job as Kenton Commonwealth detective to run tor sheriff several months ago. Herzog's attorney said he would plead innocent to the charges at a Monday arraignment in Kenton Circuit Court. Man Kidnaped In Park NEWPORT A young man was reported beaten and abducted by three other persons at Gen.

James fraylor Park here at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Newport1 Police said a witness kaw a man beat the victim, put handcuffs on him and force him into a two-door car bearing Ohio license plates at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, fine driver of the auto eluded officers from Newport and other departments. The unidentified victim was foeaten about the face and upper hart of the body.

large council members. Only Brown is in his first campaign. THE CAMPAIGN style the candidates expect to develop in coming weeks is one of door knocking and handshaking. None has spent any money yet And each expects to hold expenses to a minimum. Brown, 42, has lived here 39 years.

He is a vice president of the Hamilton County Sports Hall of Fame. Greer, 58, is a Democratic pre-' clnct chairman and a 29-year resident of Lockland. Rogers, 49, has lived here 11 years. Sears, 43, is a 24-year Lockland resident who is a member of the loan committee of the United Auto Workers Credit Union. ill' -'f fife Ml Location: North Central Hamilton County, adjacent to City of Wyoming and Cincinnati neighborhood ofHartwell.

Population (1975 estimate): Presidential vote (1976): Gerald Ford (Republican), 792; Jimmy Carter (Democrat), 702. 'i Median income (1970 census): $8592 Median education (1970 census): 9.2 years of instruction i Age distribution (1970 census): 57 of population between ages of 18 and 61; 27 under 18; 16 62 and over. Elmer Rogers Geral Sears GM auto inspector Lincoln Heights Council Orders Probe Of Alleged Police Harassment "If we do get a complaint, we "It is not my intention that the whole department is Involved it is two or three," said Dantzler. There arellofficersinthe department Dantzler said the complaints allege police are using "abusive language," and in one case pushed a citizen, without provocation. "Citizens should be treated with respect at all times and physical force should only be used when absolutely necessary, if they (police) have to defend themselves," said Dantzler.

"Officers might become angry at the language citizens use but they still must act courteously," said Dantzler. "We are trying to build a community that protects its residents." POLICE CHIEF Leo Bennett said Tuesday, "I don't believe these kind of things are taking place. "I am totally in the dark right now," said Bennett. "If they are getting the complaints, I am not getting them. By BILL SCHICKEL Enquirer Contributor LINCOLN investigation is being conducted here into alleged acts of "verbal and physical harassment" of residents by police officers.

Mayor Herman M. Dant-zler's call for the probe was unanimously approved by City Council Monday night "For the past year and a half I have received complaints of discourtesy, verbal abuse and harassment by police officers," Dantzler said Tuesday. He said he asked for the investigation because complaints have escalated recently. "In the last month we have received four written complaints and between 10 and 20 verbal complaints." CITY MANAGER William Korte, who is conducting the investigation, was directed to take "whatever action is necessary" to correct the problem. check it out to see if the officer was abusive and what the circumstances are," said Bennett "If the guy was out of line, we discipline him for it" IN OTHER business, council adopted an ordinance which requires all Lincoln Heights workers to live in the city.

The law covers all 67 workers here but employees who now live outside the city may continue to do so provided they keep the residence they now have, said Dantzler. Dantzler estimated 15 workers including the city manager and police chief are not residents of Lincoln Heights. Worker Injured In Fall At Project On Clough Pike FOREST PARK-A construction worker fell 25 feet at a nursing home project here Tuesday after noon, suffering broken wrists, a broken hip and bruises. Pete Fischer, 21, 600 Clough Pike, Anderson Township, slipped and fell as he was leaving a trestle atop the Wlnton House Nursing Home, Winton and Waycross being constructed here, police said. Fischer was taken to Hamilton Mercy Hospital where he was listed in sastisfactory condition Tuesday night Fischer said he landed in dirt, gravel and cinders, his hip apparently striking a wooden frame.

"It's not that bad," he said from his hospital room, adding his hip will not have to be placed in a cast but he will have to stay off his feet several' days. "I guess they want me to lay in bed for the pain or whatever, and (they) keep sticking needles in me." Fischer said he had been working for the construction company only about a week. A y. ') -Enqmrw (Fred Sir) Photo Norwood Board Clerk Denies 1 Million Trust Unbudgeted Indiana Merit Plan Envisioned INDIANAPOLIS-A 44-year-old policy of forcing government workers to make political donations in Jreturn for their employment will re-jplaced by Republicans with a merit ana patronage ayotcm. I The Republican State Commit-lee will vote on the program Wednesday to end the 2 club, treated by Democratic Gov.

Paul McNutt in 1933. It has been used Dy tooth parties in every administration iince. The new program will be oasea a lnncterm Dledee to make po- Speaking from his home without access to school records, Leary estimated there was approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in the investment fund at the end of April. THE BOARD takes a "conservative" approach to school financing and likes to have some money on hand to handle unexpected expenditures, Leary said. NEA Monday declared an impasse in their contract negotiations with the board.

An NEA spokesman claimed then that the board had $1 million surplus. Board President Ted Dorl said Tuesday night that the board had made the association a generous contract offer Tuesday, and that he expected it to be accepted. NORWOOD-The Norwood' Teacher's Association (NEA) is incorrect in its contention that the board has $1 million in a trust investment fund that has not been budgeted, the board's clerk-treasurer said Tuesday. "This isn't true," said Paul Leary. "Over half that approximately $1 million of investment funds has already been incorporated into the 1977 budget," Leary said.

The remainder, Leary said, is being kept on hand to deal with possible changes in the district's tax revenue, and inflation. A NUMBER of Norwood businesses have applied for changes in their tax status, Leary said. If these requested changes are approved, the district's annual tax revenue will itical contributions. Employees will 1UHII LUIlLllUUblUli KUlUCIUtvg Norwood Mayor Starts Tree Parking9 Program DONALD E. PRUES, Norwood mayor, launches the city's free parking pro-1' gram Tuesday by placing a "free parking" sign on the first meter to be so designated.

Meters on Montgomery Road north to Highland and Main and south to Weyer Avenue and on Sherman, Lawrence, Bennet and Elm will''-' display these signs during May. Norwood merchants hope this program will 1 help revive the business district In another attempt to increase business, merchants are asking city officials to retime Montgomery Road's1 computerized traffic light system to give pedestrians more time to cross the street. Merchants maintain the six-second walk lights are too short foe most pedestrians to cross safely. One elderly Norwood resident who narrowly escaped being hit by a vehicle making a left-hand turn muttered, "They'd better fix these lights pretty soon." Prues said the tie light system is periodically adjusted." based on salary levels, "very similar ao United Fund giving," said a staie fcommittee member. I The state GOP reaped $490,000 from patronage employees in 1976, But state party chairman Thomas S.

Mulligan said participation since the November election "has dropped between 30 and 40." ft a aAAAAA A A A A A A 'A AA.