Whisky Cannon And Speeches July 4 In Ohio
Ohio's Independence Day observances this year are quieter and more family oriented than in earlier times. The Ohio Historical Society notes 1795 Fort Washington celebrations with 13 toasts and salutes, 1800 Warre n with improvised instruments and a Yankee Doodle finish, and 1808 in Scioto County featuring a homemade cannon and large crowds. In 1809 Dayton bought dinner tickets for 50 cents and held wrestling, racing, and a large evening dance.
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Viet Boat Hits Mine Killing 46 Civilians Near DMZ
A passenger river boat struck a floating mine south of the DMZ near Dong Ha, sinking with 46 of 50 Vietnamese civilians aboard. The attack occurred on a Cua Viet River branch near the river’s approach, amid continued patrols by U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
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Monroe Lodge Odd Fellows hit by 70 mph storm
Miami Lodge No. 89 Odd Fellows in Monroe lost rafters and sides of its planned Britton Road home as winds reached 70 mph. The $35,000 structure, insured, faced at least a three week delay. contractors expected to roof it today after yesterday’s damage. A May 1969 tornado last destroyed their former Main Street building.
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Leftist Protesters Skeptical of Honor America Fourth
The piece surveys leftist and radical responses to Abbie Hoffman and Aborn America Day events, noting fear and skepticism toward Nazi folklore, the upheaval by groups like the Yippies and White Panthers, and comments by Stewart Meacham and Rennie Davis. It details Hoffman's cancellation and the mixed anticipation among supporters and opponents of the patriotic celebration.
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June unemployment rate falls despite more jobless
The Labor Department said the overall June U S unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent while 1 3 million more Americans sought work. The decline was blamed on fewer adult women and teenagers seeking employment. nonwhite unemployment rose to 8 7 percent. The civilian labor force rose to 84 1 million as teens seeking work underperformed forecasts.
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Chuckle about men and birthdays in marital humor
A light quip notes most men end up in the doghouse for recalling their wife’s age but forgetting her birthday. The joke underscores domestic humor around memory and anniversaries with a playful sting.
Well Paid Doctor Probed Over GI Health Plan Payments
A San Diego psychiatrist earned 176000 in 1968 under CHAMPUS, with the Pentagon slow to audit fees. The panel found no wrongdoing but criticized delays and noted 11121 overpayment due to poor bookkeeping while confirming the physician averaged about 528 daily if six days weekly.
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Marcos Says Japan Must Take More Military Role in Asia
Philippine President Marcos said the United States will reduce its Asia presence, pushing Japan to assume greater regional peacekeeping duties. He warned rising Japanese military spending and noted limited American personnel while stressing U.S.-Philippine ties improving despite upcoming constitutional changes delaying base talks and Laurel Langley trade talks beyond mid 1971.
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