Milwaukee seminar trip turns violent for Janesville man
Sandra Allen learned Sunday night that her husband Donald Allen, 34, of Norwalk and two Janesville coworkers were robbed after a dinner and party at a Holiday Inn in Milwaukee. Weeks and Brutcher were shot dead while three others, including Allen, escaped. Allen survived, was grazed by no bullet, and is in protective custody as police hunt five suspects. The affair occurred during a five day Milwaukee seminar trip. Allen had brought about $375 in cash.
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Sandra Allen
Donald
Milwaukee
Allen
Allens
Norwalk
Janesville Products
Sandra
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department
Holiday Inn
Janesville
Weeks
Brutcher
Davis-Besse safety claim amid Three Mile Island comparison
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. chairman Karl Rudolph argues that Davis-Besse has stronger safety systems than its Three Mile Island sister unit in Harrisburg, aided by TMI lessons. The Davis-Besse reactor is shut for repairs. Ohio Senate backs a bill allowing single precincts in townships to hold local option beer and wine elections at carryouts, sending it to the House on a 30-3 vote.
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Davis-Besse
Three Mile Island
Harrisburg
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Karl Rudolph
Port Clinton
Rudolph
Columbus
UPS
State Senate
Ohio House
Ohio motorists plan summer car trips despite gas crunch
Ohio drivers persist with vacation plans as AAA branches report rising Trip-Tik requests. The maps used by members to outline road trips signal increased interest in automobile travel this summer despite fuel concerns.
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Ohio
American Automobile Association
Triple-A
Government and oil industry eye fuel cuts this summer
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger warned the government may force refiners to reduce gasoline output and boost heating oil production, a view echoed by Oil Industry Trade Association President Charles J. Cibona. In Washington, the House Commerce Committee voted to reject Carter’s weekend gasoline station closures, but sent two conservation proposals to the full House for decision, signaling broad but cautious support.
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Energy
James Schlesinger
New York
Charles J. Cibona
Oil Industry Trade Association
Schlesinger
Washington
UPI
House Commerce Committee
Carter
House
Weather With Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Tonight And Thursday
Considerable cloudiness with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Low tonight in the mid to upper 50s, high Thursday in the mid to upper 60s. Precipitation chances 70 percent tonight and 80 percent Thursday. South to southeast winds 10 to 15 mph tonight. Temperatures Tuesday 72 to 56. Sunrise 5 33, sunset 7 18. Marriage licenses issued for six couples in Milan Norwalk Willard and other areas. Births announced in Milan Norwalk New London and Willard area. First woman golfer in history Mary Queen of Scots.
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John R. Kurtz
Milan
Farmer
Patricia A. Strack
Cashier
Richard A. Yarber
Norwalk
Judy A. Mesenburg
Roy S. Ruckman, Jr
Fostoria
Robin D
James and Hattie Lacey
Plymouth
Willard Area
Mary Queen of Scots
Paint spill harms Norwalk sewer system and plant
About 3,000 gallons of toxic paint from Sheller Globe Corp spilled into a Norwalk sanitary sewer, reducing wastewater treatment efficiency and triggering state EPA and local investigations. Officials say drinking water remains unaffected, while chromate levels rise and bacteria at the plant are killed, risking environmental impact.
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Norwalk
Sheller Globe Corp
Charles Sweet
EPA
Shelter Globe
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Sweet
Huron County
Howard Sparks
Old Plank Road
Huron River
Lake Erie
Wayne Goodsite
Daylight Saving Time begins in Ohio this Sunday
Liquor sale hours remain fixed at 2 a.m. as clocks move forward to 3 a.m. Reich urges permit holders to stop sales at 2 a.m. to avoid violations. Public reminders emphasize turning clocks ahead before bed to be on time for Sunday appointments.
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Ohio
Liquor Control
Clifford E. Reich
Reich
Willard in line for $1 million HUD grant approval
Willard has been invited to submit a final plan for a $1 million community development block grant. The city will use funds for North Main Street sewer pumping substation, connect to a $9 million sewer project, a water line, demolition and sale of affordable housing, and renovation purchases. Final application due by May 21 with two public hearings May 7 and May 14.
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Willard
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jim Bagdonas
Lester Poggemeyer, Inc
Bowling Green
HUD
Paul Capelle
Capelle
North Main Street
Council
City Hall
Clyde man held for explosive exit chase
Clyde man Johnny Ray Crawford, 25, was injured and in fair condition at Bellevue Hospital after a stolen 1970 red pickup smashed into a tree on U.S. 20 following a 3:45 a.m. police chase. Authorities say he entered Ozermat's Sunoco Station, loaded the truck with goods, rammed the garage door, then fled as smoke issued from the station. Crawford faces charges including fleeing police, reckless operation, breaking and entering, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. DUI and no license are noted by the highway patrol.
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Clyde
Johnny Ray Crawford
Bellevue Hospital
Crawford
U.S. 20
Ozermat
Sunoco
Main Street
Fire Department
Highway Patrol
Sand Hill Road
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Salem
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