Gilligan Wins Democratic Backing in Ohio Senate Primary
Ohio Democrats with labor backing rally behind 46 year old John J. Gilligan to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Frank J. Lausche for a third term. Gilligan cites Lausche's record as out of step with the party while Lausche, undismayed, says party forces have opposed him since 1943.
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Columbus
Ohio
Democrats
John J. Gilligan
U.S
Frank J. Lausche
State Committee
Gilligan
Neil House
Lausche
Democratic Party
Washington
Cincinnati
Robert Taft Jr
Congress
Democratic Committee
Stephen M. Young
Young
U.S. Vietnam
Johnson
Newark Police Duty Under Grand Jury Probe
Licking County grand jury orders inquiry into the Newark police department citing increased crime and vice in Newark. Mayor elect James Alexander supports an investigation. Police Chief L. L. Hall pledges cooperation as jury notes organized crime and urges more sheriff's deputies.
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Newark, Ohio
Licking County Grand Jury
Newark
James Alexander
L. L. Hall
Grand Jury
County Welfare Department
Alexander
James Butler
John Weaver
Sohio Plans Expansion of Lima Refinery
Standard Oil of Ohio announces a 75 million expansion and modernization of its Lima refinery to raise capacity from current levels to 130000 barrels per day by late 1970 with option to reach 150000 later. The project starts April 1 and will make Lima the largest refinery in Ohio.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Lima
Richard C. Sauer
Sohio
Lauer
Sauer
Akron Fire Disrupts Telephone Service
A fire damaged Ohio Bell lines in a manhole at the Cascade urban renewal project in downtown Akron. Downtown phone service was disrupted and a major portion of the outlying area, including Blackstone Franklin Portage and Hemlock exchanges, was affected along with some Cuyahoga Falls lines and long distance service.
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Akron
Ohio
Ohio Bell
Cascade
Blackstone
Franklin, Portage
Hemlock
Cuyahoga Falls
Decision On Hotel Slated Next Week
Ambrose Hotel owners Mr and Mrs Warner Lehman weigh rebuilding after a $100 000 fire last Saturday with a decision expected by mid next week. Resident Tack Wheeler returns after the blaze as Community Cable Co and Poling's Barber Shop resume ground floor service. Most damage centered on the front second and third floors. the roof must be replaced.
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Warner Lehman
Ambrose
Lehman
Tack Wheeler
Community Cable Co
Poling
Commissioners Pleased With Hospital Cooperation
Hocking County commissioners and Hocking Valley Community Hospital officials met at the hospital. President Howard Blum praised cooperation and noted a forthcoming financial statement from hospital administrator Alex Buerhaus. Attendees included Tom Van Duren Howard Earnhart Nadine Hampson Robert McKinley Judith Perry and Fanchion Mount.
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Hocking County
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Howard Blum
Alex Buerhaus
Blum
Buerhaus
Tom van Duren
Howard Earnhart
Nadine Hampson
Robert McKinley
Judith Perry
Fanchion Mount
Hoffman to lead Athens County Democratic executive group
Bill Hoffman former mayor of Nelsonville was named chairman of the Athens County Democrat executive committee. He succeeds Dr. Harry B. Crewson who will seek the Democratic nomination for the 10th District congressman in the May primary. Crewson Lavelle and Mrs. Mary Gallagher represented the district at a state meeting in Columbus.
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Lausche
Harry B. Crewson
Athens
Gilligan
Bill Hoffman
Nelsonville
Athens County
Democrat Executive Committee
Crewson
John Gilligan
Frank Lausche
U.S
William Lavelle
Mary Gallagher
Ironton
Columbus
Surveyor 7 Begins Moon Soil Tests In Full Mission
Pasadena based scientists activated Surveyor 7 soil testing device on the moon surface marking a full mission. The digger scoop placed the box sized analyser on lunar soil for chemical analysis by radiation with data transmitted to earth for later study.
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Pasadena
Calif
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Earth
Surace
Winter Storm Hits Plains and Northeast Cold Fortifies
A massive midcontinent storm brought snow sleet and freezing rain while the Northeast endured record subzero cold. The blast caused power outages in North Carolina and stretched across eight states with dangerous driving conditions and mounting weather related deaths. Des Moines and Omaha reported several inches of snow. western Dakotas saw subzero lows as New England faced continued freezing temperatures. Boston declared a critical cold state with a 24 hour center to aid households without heat.
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North Carolina
Texas
Dakotas
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Kentucky
Tennessee
Des Moines
Iowa
Omaha
Glens Falls
N.Y
Albany
Massena
New York
New England
Boston
Kevin H. White
Stock market trend shows mixed gains amid blue chip weakness
Stock averages moved higher in early afternoon trading with active volume. The market marked a third straight day of contradictory performance as blue chips lagged and broader indices climbed.
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New York
Rail industry unveils health welfare plan
The nation’s railroad industry announced a health and welfare plan for 1% million workers and families funded by a private insurance policy with annual premiums around 220 million dollars.
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Washington (Ap
British determined to quit Southeast Asia and Persian Gulf
London reports confirm Britain's plan to withdraw from Southeast Asia and the Persian Gulf by 1971 despite Commonwealth protests. Officials say London will honor treaty duties, may hold regular SEATO exercises, and consider an amphibious task force with allies while Iran pushes a Gulf defense pact including Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and possibly Bahrain.
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Southeast Asia
Persian Gulf
London
Commonwealth
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew
New Zealand
Dean Rusk
George Brown
Washington
Iran
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Bahrain
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Timberlake Seeks County Treasurer Post in May Primary
Wayne Timberlake of Logan Route 4 announces a bid for county treasurer as a Republican. He chairs Falls Township trustees, has 14 years as a trustee, farms 180 acres north of Logan, and is a lifelong county resident with a wife Margaret and three children. Filing deadline is 4 p.m. February 7.
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Wayne Timberlake
Logan Rt. 4
Timberlake
Falls Two Trustees
Logan
Rt. 93
Margaret
D. C
Patricia) Brown
Akron
Earl
Detroit
Mich
Charles
U.S. Navy
Doubt NFO Withholding Is Effective
In Corning Iowa the National Farmers Organization launched a campaign to raise farm prices by withholding grain stocks with the slogan No Price No Production. Spokesmen on the Chicago Board of Trade doubted the action would affect grain futures on opening day, and the NFO planned similar drives for meat milk and other commodities.
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Corning
Iowa
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Postmasters Cry For More Stamps Nationwide Shortage Hits Post Offices
AP survey shows low supplies of the new six cent first class and 10 cent air mail stamps in many post offices outside big cities. Penny stamps are scarce with some offices out entirely and rationing in effect as rates rose Sunday.
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Associated Press
Denver
Enid
Oklo
John J. Slattery
Waterbury
Conn
Norton
Kan
Logan
Nelsonville
Lancaster
Post Office
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
State Resources Board Honors James D Wells
The Ohio Recreation and Resources Commission adopted a resolution honoring the late James D. Wells of Logan for splendid unselfish contributions to conservation. The measure laments his death and expresses sympathy to his family, noting his service with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It is signed by John H. Dunlap chair, Dr Myron T Sturgeon secretary, and Fred F Morr director.
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James D. Wells
Logan
Ohio Recreation and Resources Commission
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State of Ohio
James Wells
Commission
John H. Dunlap
Myron T. Sturgeon
Fred F. Morr
Department of Natural Resources
5th Regiment Moves North From Da Nang
The 5th Marine Regiment was shifted north from Da Nang to Thua Thien and Quang Tri to bolster DMZ defenses. The move increases allied infantry to about 35 000 with 12 000 South Vietnamese troops, aiming to secure Highway 1 and lines of communication amid North Vietnamese spring offensives. U S forces repelled a SAM and aircraft attack near the DMZ as B 52s and fighter bombers conducted raids on missile sites nearby.
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Saigon
USS
South Vietnam
Quang Tri
Thua Thien
5Th Marine Regiment
da Nang
Dmz
Know
Highway 1
Con Thien
U.S
U.S. Air Force
Vietnam War actions widen in Laos and Vietnam
North Vietnam moves troops around the western end of the DMZ into Laos in larger numbers to replace embattled units in South Vietnam for the dry season. Officials say boosted forces may strike U S and allied outposts in northern South Vietnam in coming weeks. In Beijing, China accuses U S backed Laotian forces of provoking border clashes with heavy bombardment near Maiochai Yunnan.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Tokyo
Red China
U.S
Peking
Maiochai
Yunnan
Laos
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Surveyor 7
Moon
U.S. Marines
Plains
THE
Stock Mart
Britain
Harold Wilson
Warren
State Resources Board
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