Earle R. Seidner, who will be Middletown’s superintendent of schools August 1, is not going to turn the city’s school system "upside down" when he takes over his new post. Talking at the coffee shop in the Manchester hotel this morning, Seidner said, "I hesitate to do anything unless I am absolutely positive it is an improvement on a good situation." He added, however, "I won’t hesitate to make a change when I am sure it's good sound education." Seidner and his wife have been in Middletown since Tuesday night and were to leave for their home in Lorain this afternoon. They have spent some busy hours in the city - meeting people, looking for a home, and finally renting a house at 114 Monroe St...

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