Termite Burglars Hit Bronx Stores In Summer Spree
Police report an outbreak of term termite burglars aged 10 to 12 tunneling into neighborhood stores in the 52nd precinct. They gained access via skylights or roof transoms and have struck at least five storefronts, including an Aug 14 break into four small shops on East 204th Street. A Woolworths wall blocked the effort, leaving taunting graffiti behind.
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New York
Bronx
Bronx Zoo
New York Botanical Garden
East 204Th Street
Woolworth’s
Federal Hocking OKs 8.2 mill levy after nine tries
After nine failed attempts since 1967, Federal Hocking School District voters approved an 8.2 mill operating levy by 713 to 586 in a Tuesday special election. Superintendent Charles Caniford called the result elating and the cafeteria erupted as band members cheered.
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Steve Robb
Federal Hocking
Charles Caniford
Caniford
Ford Concedes South Seeks Edge in Debates
Ford privately concedes the deep South and New York to Carter and plans a debate centered campaign. He aims first at the Midwest then the Northeast and California with four debates of 90 minutes each as the key tactic.
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Texas
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Pennsylvania
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Ronald Reagan
Carter Advocates Stable Farm Policy at Iowa State Fair
Jimmy Carter used a Des Moines speech prepared for delivery at the Iowa State Fair to press for a stable agricultural policy and leadership free from corporate influence. He pledged support prices at production cost and attacked Earl Butz, while Alan Grant of the American Farm Bureau defended current farm policy and family farms.
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Jimmy Carter
Ford Administration
Washington
Carter
Iowa State Fair
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Ford
Earl Butz
Butz
Coig
Agriculture Department
American Farm Bureau
Grant
Springfield
Mass
Ohio University to widen brick sidewalk at College Green
Officials announce a beautification and protection project widening the brick sidewalk at College Green fronting Ohio University. The note mentions Page 2 coverage and updates. The former Lawrence County School Board curriculum supervisor becomes director of Ohio University's Ironton Academic Center, per Page 2.
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College Green
Lawrence County School Board
Ironton
Murder conviction in Minersville wife slaying case
A jury of seven women and five men found Mary Virginia Hendricks guilty of murder in the June 1 shotgun killing of her husband Floyd Hendricks. The case is reported from Minersville with details on the verdict.
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Mary Virginia Hendricks
Minersville
Floyd
Buddy) Hendricks
Weather outlook with showers and warm temperatures
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers or thundershowers tonight and Thursday. Lows tonight in the upper 60s and low 70s. Highs Thursday in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent tonight and 50 percent Thursday. Details, Page 17.
Ohio utility seeks court review over EPA air rule
In Columbus executives for Souther Ohio Electric say new federal air pollution standards will force a 50 percent cut in sulfur dioxide emissions and raise customer bills by 6 to 7 dollars monthly. J P Apel, vice president environment, notes C SOE and others petitioned the 6th U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati for review of the EPA order.
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Souther Ohio Electric Co
C&soe
J.P. Apel
Environment
Ohio
U.S. Circuit Court of Ppeals
Cincinnati
Environmental Protection Agency
Soviet Cosmonauts Return From 49 Days In Space
Boris Volynov and Vitaly Zhlobov landed after 49 days in space and were reported in satisfactory condition by Tass. Volynov, 41, was flight commander and Zhlobov, 39, was flight engineer.
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Boris Volynov
Vitaly Zhlobov
Earth
Tass
Volynov
Zhlobov
North Korea Proposal Seeks Split of Troop Positions at Panmunjom
In Panmunjom North Korea proposed separating troops of the North and the United Nations Command by the military demarcation line to prevent clashes after two U.S. officers were killed. Maj. Gen. Han Ju kyong urged North Koreans north of the line and UNC forces south, while UNC's Rear Adm. Frodden pressed for accountability and safety guarantees amid ongoing armistice talks. The two slain officers Maj Arthur Bonifas and 1st Lt. Mark Barrett were buried this week.
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Han Ju-kyong
Korean Military Armistice Commission
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South Korea
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Korea Demilitarized Zone
Kim Il-sung
Mark P Fradden
Frodden
U.N. Command
UNC
Kim
United States
Washington
Arthur Bonifas
Newburgh
N.Y
Mark Barrett
Columbia
S.C
Ohio Heat Drives Tourism Yet Sparks Air Alerts
Hazy hot weather boosts Ohio tourism with crowded campgrounds and festivals. But the same heat triggers air pollution alerts in Steubenville Dayton Lima Cincinnati Columbus and Youngstown as EPA and NWS warn of ozone levels and stagnant air. Officials note limited rain and strong sun favor outdoor attractions while crops remain healthy and harvest prospects improve.
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Ohio
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EPA
Kathe Lieberman
Steubenville
Dayton
Lima
Cincinnati
Youngstown
National Weather Service
Cleveland
Nancy Reiber
Marcie Swindler
Roy E. Zimmerman
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Zimmerman
Mondale Promises Full Employment by 1980 Campaign
Walter Mondale pledges full employment by 1980 as part of a Carter ticket plan to revive the economy. He blames Nixon Ford policies for inflation and joblessness and says money supply and federal spending will spur growth while linking revenue to social programs.
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State Health Department
St. Louis
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Armistice Commission
Han
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