Spark In Dry Grass Sparks 1964 U S Presidential Hope
Rep John G Schmitz a John Birch Society member and American Party nominee describes his candidacy as a spark in dry grass ready to burst into flame as Middle America grows discontent with welfare and inherited wealth. He was chosen at Louisville after Wallace declined another run.
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Washington
UPI
John G. Schmitz
John Birch Society
American Party
Middle America
Schmitz
Louisville
Alabama
George C. Wallace
GOP Benefit Hopes Rise as Eagleton Resigns Motivates Missouri Race
United Press International reports Missouri votes loom large with Secretary of State Kirkpatrick eyeing a million turnout, first primary since 1936. Voters upset by Sen. Eagleton's resignation fuel Republican hopes, while 17 candidates compete for governor. Michigan Georgia Idaho also hold primaries for state offices and federal seats.
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United Press International
Missouri
Sen
Thomas Eagleton
Michigan
Georgia
Idaho
U.S. House
Senate
James Kirkpatrick
Eagleton
Farm Bureau rewards first informant in rural crime case
James L. Brown of Ashville will receive a 500 dollar check in Circleville for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of a burglary suspect. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation cites this as the first payout under its property protection service program aimed at curbing rural-area crime.
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Circleville
Ohio
UPI
James L. Brown
Ashville
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
C. William Swank
Federation
Swank
Farm Bureau
Weather and life events update in Norwalk community
Considerable cloudiness with showers and thundershowers likely this afternoon and tonight. Highs near 70s, lows 50s, with 60 to 70 percent precipitation chances. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cool with highs in the 70s. Norwalk notes include two births at FT Hospital and several marriage license applications. two local deaths listed in Lorain and Greenwich. Sunrise 6 29 a.m. Sunset 8 36 p.m. Moonrise 5 54 a.m. Moonset 8 17 p.m. Precipitation total 0.04 inch. Winds from southwest to south today, then west to northwest Wednesday.
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Norwalk
Walcher Eyes Local AIP Growth After Convention
Ralph Walcher and his wife return to North Fairfield from the American Independent Party convention with plans to organize in Huron County. Walcher aims to field candidates from precinct to federal levels and runs for county commissioner as an Independent. Delegates numbered 1,900 from 40 states with Ohio sending 100, many under 35, and a notable call from Gov. Wallace about his health.
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Janet Conway
Ralph Walcher
North Fairfield
American Independent Party
Walcher
Huron County
Hays Ousted From Ohio Delegation Over Jackson Seat
A special credentials committee removed Rep. Wayne Hays from Ohio's Democratic delegation and seated state Sen. Morris Jackson of Cleveland. The move reversed a prior ruling favoring Hays, citing delegation balance and perceived pressure from Louis Stokes supporters.
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Washington
UPI
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Democratic Committee
Morris Jackson
Cleveland
Frank King
Hays
Jackson
Louis Stokes
King
Stokes
Bicyclist Pfaff Tours U.S. for Jujyfruits Across States
Robert Pfaff, 19, of Los Angeles travels by 15 speed bike from June 21 visiting 40 cities to promote Heide Inc. jujyfruits. He stays with host families, camps at universities, and collects candy boxes as souvenirs while speaking about his journey and the candy.
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Robert Pfaff
Los Angeles
New Jersey
Jury Fruit
Pfaff
Chicago
Kansas
Illinois
Delaware
Ohio
Manure King Defends Self Wins Ohio State Fair Contract
William Green of Orient Ohio faced questions about managing the manure haul for the Ohio State Fair 12 day project The Fair Manager argued the Highways Department must assist Green in past years Green disputed the claim saying he had never hauled a wheelbarrow load Green pledged equipment sufficiency and the Controlling Board approved the $10345 contract
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Columbus
UPI
William Green
Orient
Ohio
Fair
Victor Lucas
Highways Department
Green
Lucas
Junior Fair King and Queen Candidates Named
Four boys and four girls were chosen as Junior Fair king and queen contenders by Junior Fair participants. Candidates include Judy Albright Christine Kramer Carol Walcher and Barbara Wurzel announced by acting superintendent Barbara J. Wurzel. The eight nominees are active in 4-H Future Homemakers or Future Farmers of America and will be crowned next Wednesday after the Junior Fair Night activities at 7 p.m. with free grandstand show.
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Hartland Township
Carol Walcher
Ralph Walcher
North Fairfield
King Divers
Harold Divers
Wakeman
Larry Flint
Richard Flint
Greenwich
Scott Knoll
Gary Opper
Max Opper
Norwalk
Death Valley Walker Finishes 316 Mile Trek Amid Praise
Bill Collins completed an 11 day 316 mile hike through Death Valley ending at a Las Vegas hotel along the Strip. He vowed never to attempt it again and his last mile included Sammy Davis Jr. as he raised funds for education projects aiding American Indians in Nevada.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPI
Bill Collins
Death Valley
Murray Westgate
Collins
Sammy Davis Jr
Elias Ghanem
Nevada
Mayor's Panel Eyes Second Jail Tour Without Sheriff
The Mayor's Committee on Human Relations considers a second jail visit without Sheriff John Borgia after prisoners said the main concern was jail escape. Critics cite treatment of pretrial detainees and limits on air, visitors, and correspondence, while Norris pushes for unaffiliated access to hear inmates freely.
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Mayor's Committee On Human Relations
Huron County Jail
David Moore
Donald Norris
Willard Neighborhood
Moore
John Borgia
Norris
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Lake Front
Cooperstown
N.Y
GOP
John McFadden
FT Hospital
Arthur Meyer
Victor N. VanHentenryck
Frieda Cook
Danny P. Walery
New London
Christine K. Sousa
Edwin D. Hinckley
Lorain
G. Standley Johnston
AIP
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Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission
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