Dirksen Led Senate Minority in Storied Career
Washington AP report notes the death of Everett Dirksen at 73, a towering figure who shaped the Republican minority for a decade, famed for his bass voice and showman style. President Nixon and colleagues honor his leadership as funeral plans unfold in Pekin Illinois.
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Rain and Wind Hit Regions as Showers Spread East
Weather across the East, South, and upper Midwest included scattered showers and thunderstorms while fair skies dominated elsewhere. Washington D C. saw heavy storms with wind gusts to 57 mph. The Hocking Valley forecast calls for partly cloudy cool conditions Tuesday. Temperature reached 72 at 11 a.m. after a 64 overnight low. weekend rainfall totaled 0.15 inches.
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Washington, D.C
Hocking Valley
Weather Affects Washington Area With Hail and Rain
A stormy pattern hit the region with hail up to a quarter inch at Washington National Airport and nearly 2% inches of rain at Lincolnia Virginia. Suitland Maryland reported 1.54 inches while Waco Texas saw over an inch. A tropical low off Florida may strengthen into Gerda with 40 mph winds. Temperatures stayed warm in the East and South as a Canadian chill edged in from the Midwest to the northern Rockies. Morning lows ranged from 44 at Aberdeen South Carolina to 92 at Yuma Arizona.
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Changes in 1969 fair roster announced
Hocking County Fair secretary Aud Matheny announced two updates to the 1969 fair premium book. Robert Blanken ship’s address is Logan, not Good Hope Two, as listed in the Agricultural Society officer roster. Gene Bailey becomes beef cattle superintendent, replacing Harold Nihiser.
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Hocking County
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Harold Nihiser
Matheny
Dirksen An Orator of Patriotic Flair and Wit
The piece profiles Everett Dirksen, noting his Shakespearean style and Billy Sunday fervor, his gleaming rhetoric and distinctive hair. It recalls his Gettysburg address line on liberty and equality, his feud with Adlai Stevenson, and his image as a memorable political speaker amid Eisenhower era politics.
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Truman
Bishop Pike's Death in Dead Sea Canyon Found
In Jerusalem AP James A. Pike former California bishop died on a canyon ledge near the Dead Sea after a fall while attempting to climb out. His wife Diane said he faced death without fear and the couple had been researching for a book on Christ.
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Cuban government expels AP reporter Fen ton Wheeler from Havana
The Cuban government ordered Fen ton Wheeler and his wife to depart within two hours after objecting to his reporting. The action followed his Friday story accusing a Mexican Embassy staff member of CIA spying, prompting the expulsion.
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Hocking County Rosegrowers Win Top Show Honors
A Logan Route 3 couple won King of the Show at the Central Ohio Rose Show held at Eastland Shopping Center Columbus. Leslie Duffey and spouse claimed top with a hybrid tea rose Tiffany and earned 14 ribbons including six firsts. Don Solon and partner won four ribbons with hybrid tea specimens including a first for Peace roses.
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Central Ohio
Eastland Shopping Center
Columbus
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Duffeys
Don Solon
N. Wood St
Inboden Enters Democratic Race for County Commissioner
Kenneth W. Inboden of Logan Route 4 announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the 1970 May primary. He is a Falls Two trustee, Marion Township native, Air Force WWII veteran, Logan High School alumnus, married father of two, and vows fair, open minded service.
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Logan Rt. 4
Geiger
Democrat
Falls Two
Inboden
Marion Twp
Andrew
Jennie Wolfe Inboden
Logan High School
62 Year Old Faces Paternity Charge in Hocking County
Preliminary arraignment in Hocking County Court for a 62-year-old Perry County man on a paternity charge filed by a 20-year-old Hocking County woman. The case centers on paternity and related legal proceedings.
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Perry County
U S Allies Plan Matched Wait During Viet Cong Truce
In Saigon the United States and South Vietnam said allied operations would slow to match Viet Cong pauses during Ho Chi Minh’s three day mourning truce. The communique kept to a defensive stance while continuing to intercept enemy troop movements. Soviet Premier Kosygin and North Vietnamese leaders held talks in Hanoi with focus on war strategy and Paris peace prospects.
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Corning Man Fined For Interfering With Perry Deputy
Pete Smith, among two Corning men charged with interfering with an officer over an assault on Robert Angle, Logan, pleaded guilty in Perry County Court and was fined 200 dollars with 100 dollars suspended. Glen Wycinski’s case was continued after a not guilty plea. Robert Allswick, accused of the actual assault, is scheduled for arraignment Saturday.
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Perry County
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Angle
Global Attacks Hit Israeli Targets Across Europe
Bombs struck the Israeli Embassy in Bonn and an Israeli airlines office in Brussels, while a grenade was thrown near the Israeli Embassy in The Hague. In Ohio, Francis R. Miller, 39, died after a tractor overturned during log-pulling work 14 miles east of Caldwell. Police reported about a dozen arrests. In Belfast a new violence threat prompted British troops to move in after a Protestant was killed. Iraq executed three men for spying in dawn actions, part of 54 such executions this year. New York stocks fell in moderate trading as the week’s downward trend continued.
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Northern Ireland
Refined blast in Philadelphia kills one worker
Five tanks of liquid gas and motor oil exploded in flames at the Atlantic Richfield refinery in Philadelphia killing one worker. It followed another major blaze in the southwest part of the city within three days. In Brazil, U S ambassador C Burke Elbrick was freed after kidnappers released him following the abduction of 15 political prisoners who had been held and a manhunt began.
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Nixon ends monthlong vacation from Western White House
President Nixon completes a monthlong stay at the Western White House and plans a two stop air route home to Washington, D C. He will return after a roundabout flight with stops en route.
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Final Chillio Pace Completes Five Day Hocking County Fair
The 1969 Hocking County Fair opens Wednesday at noon with expanded five day program and new grandstand attractions. Fair secretary Jud Matheny says grounds and buildings are being prepared as harness racing speed shows start 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. The final 1000 dollar Chillieo Pace race tops the slate with pari mutuel betting returning. adults pay 1 gate, season tickets cost 2.50.
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Lawrence
Athens
Meigs County
Hocking County Fair
Fair Secretary's Office
Dunking machine returns to county fair featuring local figures
The Logan Jaycees sponsored dunking machine will run at the county fair starting 6 p.m. Wednesday. Notable dunk targets include teachers police officers doctors lawyers barbers Logan High School and junior high students and cheerleaders.
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Logan
Local fair schedule outlines rides and events for all days
Season tickets go on sale at the county extension and secretary offices. About 290 exhibitors are entered with more from other counties expected. The program features the Congress of Auto Daredevils, harness racing, parades, a horse show, and a demolition derby. Voting for fair board directors is Saturday with five seats available.
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Clinton St. Clair
Logan Rt
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Second St
Glennell Weaver
Laurelville
Lloyd Ellinger
Rockbridge
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