State Completes Its Case in Sappington Trial
The state rested its case at 11 30 a m in the trial of John Sappington former administrator of Hocking Valley Community Hospital He is charged with conspiracy to defraud the hospital a political subdivision of Hocking County Ralph Voelker state examiner testified auditing hospital records in 1967 His testimony matched earlier trials of co conspirators Sterling Lewis and Libby Lewis with Sappington The second day opened after a 20 minute attorney conference before Judge Robert G Tague in New Lexington Ohio.
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John Sappington
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Sappington
Hocking County
Ralph Voelker
Sterling Lewis
Libby Lewis
Robert G. Tague
New Lexington
Voelker
James Stilwell
Lewises
Tague
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Patman attacks bank conspiracy demanding action
Rep Wright Patman chairman of the House Banking Committee urged President Nixon to withdraw government deposits from banks that raised their prime rate to 8 percent He warned the move could push the U S into a severe recession and called for antitrust action against involved banks He also urged the Fed to cut discount privileges. Ohio officials said a rate rise costs the state money by raising borrowing costs for improvement bonds and threaten project deferrals amid high rates.
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Nixon
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John N. Mitchell
Cloud
Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
Mental Hygiene Department
Hocking Valley Weather Forecast Warm With Clouds
Cloudy and warm conditions prevail in the Hocking Valley with a Wednesday high in the 80s. Morning readings reached 71 degrees under overcast skies, after a low of 47, with Monday's high at 74.
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Hocking Valley
Burger Wins Confirmation In 74-3 Vote
The Senate confirmed Warren E Burger as the 15th chief justice by a 74 to 3 margin. Nixon tapped the 61-year-old Burger after Earl Warren’s retirement, with supporters praising his tough stance on law violators and opponents citing concerns tied to the Fortas affair and rapid proceedings.
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Earl Warren
Arkansas
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Fortas
Supreme Court
High Court
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Stephen M. Young
Ohio
Senate Judiciary Committee
Eastland
Spring Festival Opens Record Crowds in Logan
Logan Civic Celebration inaugurates with its largest opening night crowd. Twenty eight dancers from Sandy Erb's Dance Studio performed as part of opening night activities. Sing-Out Logan is featured tonight with performances by the Hillbillies scheduled for Wednesday. All shows begin at 7 pm before the Courthouse platform. Notable participants include Amy Maniskas Susie Bush Adeana Gompf Julie Rempel and many others.
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Sandy Erb
Logan
The
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Hillbillies
Grand Ole Opry
Amy Maniskas
Susie Bush
Ucker Dairy May Face State Action
Logan-Hocking County health board authorized Sanitarium David Mingus to contact Ohio Department of Health and state attorney general about possible action against Ucker Bros Dairy. Milk is produced and sold while license suspended for high bacterial counts. Board also addressed solid waste disposal and approved PhonoCardioScan screening for county schools next year.
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David Mingus
Ohio Department of Health
Ucker Bros. Dairy
Central Ohio Heart Association
Nixon Hopes Vietnam Troop Cut Spurs Peace Talks
President Nixon returns from the Midway summit hoping the withdrawal of 25 000 U S troops from South Vietnam signals to Communist negotiators. Washington welcomes follow with full honors as Congress leaders brief Nixon on talks with Thieu. Rogers invites Hanoi to reciprocate by de escalating the war.
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White House
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Vietnam
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North Vietnam
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Hanoi
Hong Kong
Hanoi Radio
Viet Cong Announces Revolutionary South Vietnam Government
The Viet Cong disclosed at midnight on Radio Hanoi the creation of a two part revolutionary government for South Vietnam. It says an administrative body will be backed by a council of advisors and was formed over the weekend by 88 representatives from all sections of South Vietnam.
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Viet Cong
South Vietnam
Radio
Hanoi
Council of Advisors
Allied Probes Find Enemy Fortifications
Nearly 400 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers were killed in heavy ground fighting Monday after a brief lull. The 5th Marine Regiment reported 186 enemy dead in a two day battle near Da Nang, with 137 killed in four other clashes involving American forces. American losses were 18 killed and 95 wounded. six Saigon government troops were killed and 16 wounded.
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Saigon
5Th Marine Regiment
da Nang
U.S
Tay Ninh
An Hoa
Clay Lick Road Closed for Bridge Replacement
Clay Lick Road remains shut this morning and will stay closed about three days while county bridge crews replace a bridge over Clay Lick Run.
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Clay Lick Rd
Clay Lick Run
Sunday Liquor Sale Vote Seen In Ohio Senate
The sponsor predicts a tight vote in the Ohio Senate on Sunday liquor sales 1 p.m. to midnight locally, with Rep. Richard R. Hollington Jr. stating about 48 votes at last count and hoping for 50 to pass. The bill allows local option sales and would exclude dry areas. Voters may choose permitting all current permit holders or limiting to hotels with 50 percent food service.
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Ohio
Ohio Senate
Richard R. Hollington Jr
R-65
Shaker Heights
Hollington
Rules Committee
Senate
Keith McNamara
Ohio Department of Commerce
Larry G. Smith
Cleveland
House
Ohio Highway Patrol
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