Fluke shot triggers fatal gas explosion in Cincinnati
A .32 caliber bullet fired by bartender John W. Johnson ricocheted into a gas meter at Clara and Al's Cafe causing a gas leak and a blast that killed seven people. Arson investigators seek a man who tried to sell a pistol to Johnson. Johnson also died. Five victims were in a rear card room, with deaths including a resident couple and an elderly neighbor.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Bert Lugannani
John W. Johnson
Johnson
Willie McMullen
Clara and
Truth Vine Tabernacle
Asst
Robert
Schinaman
McMullen
Mary Goode
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Jesse
Fiddler On Roof at Monroe High School Follies
Monroe's Lemon Monroe High School presents Fiddler On The Roof with Doug Evick and Ruthie Newcomb leading as Tevye and Golde. Cast includes Brenda Taulbee, Marcia Bell, Debbie Boonstra, plus numerous students, crew, and directors guiding the Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m. performances in the school theater.
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Fiddler On
Lemon-Monroe High School
Grandma Tzeitel
Tasha Goode
Frauma Sarah
Rich Combs
Rabbi
Terry Ownes
Mendel
Jim Blount
The
Constable
Chris Snyder
Harry Grosardt
Avram
Bob Thomas
Mordka
Susan Riley
Cindy Whitenack
Sue Guzzetta
Nina Esposito
Teresa Wright
Kim Smith
Christie Wackler
Ann Laurino
Sharon Soule
Lyle Bailey
Final Y travel feature showcases Portugal film
A Michigan chemist turned photographer presents the season finale for the YMCA Travel and Adventure Series. James Metcalf's color film The Open Arms of Portugal will screen at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium. Metcalf and his wife have collected films depicting Portugal's varied lifestyles and his collection will be shown.
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Michigan
YMCA
Portugal
James Metcalf
Dave Finkelman
Metcalf
UC Medical Center Head to Retire on 68th Birthday
Dr. Edward A. Gall vice president and director of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center will retire on June 10 1974 his 68th birthday. Details include audience to a bullfight fishing villages and Madeira Island with 100 year aged wines. Tickets at the door 1.75 for adults 0.75 for students shuttle bus from parking lot to door.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Edward A. Gall
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Madiera Island
Nixon Opens Veto Test on 2.6 Billion Rehab Bill
President Nixon faces a key veto test as the Senate votes on a 2.6 billion three year extension of vocational rehabilitation programs for the disabled. Republicans express optimism the veto may be sustained in the House, while Democratic leaders seek GOP votes to override. The dispute centers on authorizing funds and setting a spending ceiling, not final appropriations. The week also features moves to restore rural electrification loans and Congress spending ceiling debates.
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Senate
House
Gerald Ford
Nixon
Congress
Calley files appeal of My Lai murder conviction
Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr. asks the U S Court of Military Appeals for a new trial or reversal of his My Lai massacre murder conviction. He argues the Army Review Court wrongly found he ordered civilians shot with malice during the 1968 My Lai sweep.
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Washington
Army
William L. Calley Jr
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
My Lai
Calley
Army Court of Military Review
Ft. Benning, Ga
Retired detective among 12 indicted in auto theft probe
A year long inquiry across Franklin Delaware and Morrow counties led to indictments of retiree Edward Kleinhenz and son Richard along with 10 others for possession of stolen car parts and conspiracy. Authorities say suspects used false owner calls to obtain duplicate keys from dealers.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Franklin County
Edward Kleinhenz
Richard
Kleinhenz
Carl A. “Bud’’ Gentile
Samuel McConnell
Charles Taylor
John Fetch
Clarence Hines
Wilbert Mayle Jr
Joseph Bennett
Ashley
Jack Holobaugh
Johnstown
William Cruse
Galena
Taylor
Bennett
Fetch
Hines
Jones
Franklin County Sheriff's Deputies
Upper Arlington
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies
Franklin
Delaware
Morrow Counties
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Fiddler On Roof
Monroe
Jeff Utz
Paul Bell
Joyce Staton
Lana Caudill
Paula Winglewich
Pat Wilson
Teresa Goode
Matchmaker
Man
Charlie Combs
Jim Bake
Jim Reynolds
Mike Gardner
Kevin Gaunt
Michael Minor
Randy Moore
Donna Wells
Susan Adams
Amber Barker
Debbie Enz
Vicki
Rena Mehl
Linda Perdue
Terri Swim
Debbie Townsend
Cathy Armstrong
Sharlene Chapman
Cindi Hollon
Diane Murphy
Janie Williams
John Harmon
John Disenroth
Keith Schumate
Monte Miltenberger
Gary Walck
Steve Roell
Ruthie Newcomb
Dough Evick
Ginny Comstock
Sheckler
UC Medical Center
BankAmericard and
Master Charge
N. Verity Parkway
Middletown, Ohio
Marvin Rogers
Henry Block
IRS
Fuer Bloch
Income Tax People
Manchester Ave
Middletown
High Street
Mary
U.S
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