Akron builder indicted by jury for soliciting Commerce bribe
Federal grand jury charges Akron builder Anthony P. LaFatch with soliciting a $50,000 bribe from Realty National Corp. for Ohio Commerce favors. No state officials named. FBI raided his Florida home after tips, while stock approval followed. Six counts of extortion cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Anthony P. LaFatch
Akron
Ohio Department of Commerce
LaFatch
Realty National Corp
FBI
Miami, Fla
John Vogel
Realty National
Commerce Department
Cleveland mayoral primary tests voter mood amid party fault lines
Cleveland voters face a four way mayoral primary with incumbent Ralph Perk and challenger James Carney leading a field that also includes minor party hopefuls. The race signals broader public dissatisfaction with government and sets the stage for a partisan general election amid Watergate-era tensions.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Reserve defense claims asbestos in Lake Superior not unique source
Carl Bowser, a Wisconsin geologist, testified for Reserve Mining Co. that the asbestos mineral cumingtonite granerite is found in nearly all 67 rivers flowing into Lake Superior, arguing the taconite plant is not the sole source of asbestos. The case, brought by the U.S. government and others, seeks to stop waste-rock discharge into the lake. Reserve is a joint venture of Armco Steel and Republic Steel.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Silver Bay
Minn
Reserve Mining Co
Lake Superior
Reserve
Carl Bowser
University of Wisconsin
U.S
Miles Lord
Superior
Armco Steel Corp
Republic Steel Co
County considers car for coroner amid criticism
Hamilton County commissioners weigh approving a car for County Coroner Dr. Garrett Boone. Commissioner Art Reiff opposes, citing potential personal use. Dale Logsdon supports purchasing or leasing per cost estimates. The panel discussed options with Maj. Bohlen and administrator Bob Bogan before voting on courthouse closings for upcoming holidays.
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Hamilton
Dale Logsdon
Garrett J. Boone
Art Reiff
Boone
John Bohlen
Sheriff’s Department
Bohlen
Reiff
Dr. Boone
Logsdon
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Middletown Journal
Florida
Dennis Shaul
Commerce
Vogel
Shaul
Division of Securities
Department of Commerce
Anthony Lafatch
Armbruster Florist, Inc
Grand Ave
Cleveland
Joseph Pirkin
Socialist Labor Party
Roberta Scherr
Socialist Workers Party
Wkyc-Tv
Carney
Perk
Donna F. Reed
Samuel A. Reed
Common Pleas Court
Butler County
Edward S. Robb, JR
Gracie White
John A. Crist Atty
First Ave
Middletown
Lemon Township
Ben Harrison Street
Excello
Ohio Avenue
Monroe
Helen M. Brown
Jewell W. Cooper
Linda Gail Cooper
Clerk of Courts
Lois Keller
Bert C. Imfeld
Atty
Rentschier
Keystone Savings Association
Felix Gable Thigpen Jr
Jalene Thigpen
15Th Avenue
Fifteenth Ave
Midd
Harold J. Carpenter
Joseph E.weinle
First National Bank of Cincinnati
Robert C. Edison
Tenth Avenue
Fred Ross
Butter County Commissioners
Butter County Court House
Steed, Hammond, Paul
Court Street
Steed Hammond, Paul
Middletown Adult Training Center
Butler County Court House
Robert Bogan
American Legion
Featuring
the Polka Dots
South Main St
Televisions
Stillsome
Central Ave
Commission
Hamilton-Middletown Rd
Mathis Fabric Center
Sqsons Middletown Shopping Center
Hoover Suisse Clinic
Pinking
Hoover
MOM’ /WiYotenche i Middletown
Dasons
Hoover Headquarters
Dasons Middletown Shopping Center
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