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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1977

Page

9

Kent State protester pies Ohio governor at state fair

Gov. James A. Rhodes, in Columbus, faced a pie attack during the opening of the 124th Ohio State Fair amid protests over a Kent State gym annex. One man, Steven B. Conliff, 27, of Columbus, was arrested on assault and disturbing a lawful meeting. Rhodes finished the ceremonies, later reporting eye discomfort.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Rhodes Kent State University Kent Kent State Ohio National Guard U.S. District Court Thomas D. Lambros Cleveland Steven B. Conliff

Xerox cash' defendant gets break

Eugene Whiteside, 30, of Benton Harbor, Mich., was sentenced to three years probation after admitting to xeroxing a dollar bill 31 times and feeding the copies into a coin changer at a Benton Harbor laundromat. The judge cited sympathy and humor in lightening the penalty and noted Whiteside's difficult luck, work, and family responsibilities.

Kalamazoo Mich Eugene Whiteside Benton Harbor U.S Noel P. Fox Whiteside Laundromat Fox

Tobacco additive worries North Carolina growers impact on export

U S tobacco growers fear their leaf could lose value as Celanese Cytrel and NSM New Smoking Material tobacco supplements marketed by British firms in Britain raise concerns about long term effects on U S leaf exports. East Carolina University economist Dr Oscar K Moore notes substantial export share, while Celanese spokesman Jim Allen questions potential disruption.

North Carolina U.S Charlotte Britain Rothmans Ltd Gallahers Ltd Imperial Tobacco Ltd Oscar K. Moore East Carolina University Greenville England West Germany Germany Switzerland Jim Allen Charlottte

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