Wisconsin leads as McGovern Humphrey clash fuels primary fight
In Milwaukee Wisconsin McGovern and Humphrey vie for early momentum in the Democratic presidential race with Muskie hoping for a miracle upset as Wallace adds uncertainty on the Wisconsin ballot. The contest tests cross party votes and Midwest presence amid a crowded field.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPI
George S. McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wisconsin
Edmund S. Muskie
Midwest
Humphrey
McGovern
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Penn Central Trustees Seek Reorganization Plan in Court
Trustees for the Penn Central Railroad told a U S District Court that the bankrupt carrier needs fewer workers, higher freight income, and more federal aid to achieve financial stability. They presented the trustees plan for reorganization, noting it has been almost two years since court actions began amid cash shortfalls and mounting debts.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Penn Central Railroad
U.S. District Court
Reds Cancel Opening Day Game as Strike Looms
The Cincinnati Reds announced the National League opener against the Houston Astros at Riverfront Stadium is cancelled until the players strike is settled. The move ends a traditional season kickoff in Cincinnati, marking the first opening day cancelled for nonweather reasons. In Washington an egg donation program resumes as prices slump after Easter.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Riverfront Stadium
Reds
Washington
Agriculture Department
Weather and local notices from Fon The Record
Considerable cloudiness with a chance of snow flurries this morning then mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the 30s and a cold night. Sunrise 6 04 Sunset 6 55 Moonrise 12 06am Moonset 9 08am. Births include a Norwalk girl to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Bates and a Norwalk boy to Mr and Mrs James Lowe at F T Hospital. Marriage licenses sought by Frank L Harris and Laura Patterson at home in Norwalk. Death noted Gilbert E Burras 64 of North Fairfield.
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Norwalk
Jimmy Bates
F-T Hospital
James Lowe
Frank L. Harris
Laura Patterson
Gilbert E. Burras
North Fairfield
Ohio Senate backs tough but fair strip mine bill
The Ohio Senate approved the stringent strip mine control bill by a 30 to 0 vote. Gov. John J. Gilligan urged swift passage, saying it ensures adequate reclamation and allows mining to stay profitable. Senator Oakley Collins abstained citing a noncontest stance, citing concerns for small operators and lobbying pressure while praising reclamation. Representative Sam Speck, sponsor, anticipated House approval next.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio Senate
John J. Gilligan
Oakley Collins
Ironton
Collins
North Vietnamese Blitzkrieg Presses South After River Breakthrough
North Vietnamese forces crossed the Cua Viet River near the DMZ breaking the main South Vietnamese defense line. UPI reports describe massive supply columns on Highway 1 and the seizure of Fire Base Anne near Hue as U.S. air support struggles with bad weather. The invasion marks a severe test of Nixon's Vietnamization policy.
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Saigon
Upz
Cua Viet River
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
North Vietnam
John O’gorman
421St Tactical Fighter
UPI
Stewart Kellerman
U.S. Navy
Dong Ha
Annamite
Anne
Hue
Quang Tri
U.S
O’gorman
Highway 1
Hanoi
Kim Willenson
da Nang
Washington
Nixon
Norwalk Firm President Appears In National Ad
Norwalk Furniture Corp president Jack Gerken is pictured in a national ad prepared for the New Business Council. The six magazine spread includes Business Week this week with later appearances in Forbes Fortune Time Newsweek and U S News and World Report. Gerken is quoted saying he had not heard of the contractor before reading about them in the ad. The $2 5 million contract was awarded to Cunningham Limp Co of Birmingham Mich which built the new factory on Ohio 18 east of town.
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Norwalk Furniture Corp
Jack Gerken
Business Week
Forbes
Fortune
Time
Newsweek
U.S. News and World Report
Tatham-Laird and Kudner
New Business Council
Gerken
Cunningham-Limp Co
Birmingham
Mich
Ohio 18
Town
Norwalk Man Killed in Attica Curve Crash
Howard P Charville 21 died when a car driven by David A Wasiniak 20 crashed head on into a tree on U.S. 224 near Venice Township Road two miles north of Attica. Wasiniak injured with a broken jaw and cuts. Charville was an Norwalk High School honor student and athlete.
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Tiffin
Norwalk
Attica
David A. Wasiniak
Wasiniak
Grove Ave
U.S. 224
Venice Township Road
Seneca County Sheriff's Department
Charville
Tiffin Mercy Hospital
Howard Charville
St. Paul Catholic Church
St. Paul
Ohio State University
Delay Sought On Cutting Gas For New Homes In Ohio
Columbus upi David Sweet state director of development said PUCO should delay approval of Columbia Gas of Ohio request to limit new residential gas sales. He cites impact on low and moderate income households and a potential $7.5 million rise in energy costs over five years if restrictions occur. He blames federal price controls for the shortage and urges exploring alternatives before action.
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Columbus
UPI
David Sweet
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Sweet
PUCO
Columbia
Ohio Department of Urban Affairs
Ohio
Voter Registration Totals Move Toward May Primary
Huron County Board of Elections reported 18 465 registered to vote with 264 new registrations on the last registration day before the May 2 primary. The office extended hours to 9 p.m. to handle the influx amid a purge of inactive voters. Director Madge Earl noted about 600 new registrations since the weed-out of nonvoters.
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Huron County Board of Elections
Madge Earl
City Auditor Eyes $3 Million Trust From Electric System Sale
City auditor Douglas Colvin proposes placing about $3 million from the electric system sale into a trust fund expended only by voter approval. Ohio Edison Co would pay about $6.096 million plus value of on hand materials at closing. Colvin notes interest could fund new city costs such as street lights, traffic signals, and municipal buildings, with final decisions pending.
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Douglas Colvin
Ohio Edison Co
Colvin
Cleveland
Schools Honor Mozelle Adams Tonight
Two hundred fifty people are expected at a testimonial dinner for Mozelle Adams at Norwalk Junior High School tonight. Adams retired after 50 years in Norwalk City Schools, with many officials sending greetings.
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Mozelle Adams
Norwalk
Miss Adams
Martin W. Essex
Ethel Swanbeck
James McBride
Firelands
Bowling Green State University
John J. Gilligan
Jackson E. Betts
Norwalk Teachers Association
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South Vietnam
Laos
USS. Command
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Quang
S.vietnam
Anhoayy
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