Boxer Mike Wyant Shot Dead in Hamilton Ohio
Ohio boxer Mike Wyant was shot in the head and killed outside a Hamilton bar at 2 30 a m He had been scheduled to fight in Cincinnati next week The 29 year old Marine veteran known for his toughness faced gun violence in a city he feared would trap him A bartender Terry Wagenstahl 25 Fairfield was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter Wyant had once taunted gunmen saying use it or eat it and was famed for taking guns from others He predicted a Hamilton killing and warned he might be killed if he stayed in town
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Mike Wyant
Don Elbaum
Wyant
Terry L. Wagenstahl
Fairfield
Elbaum
Cincinnati
Wyatt
Vietnam
Ex-Ohio patrolman accused of theft
Ex patrolman David Hickinbotham 31 faces two third degree felony charges in Ashland County Common Pleas Court for theft in office. Prosecutor says he took 30 and 50 dollars from motorists during traffic stops and did not forward the money to the courts.
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Ohio Highway
David Hickinbotham
Ashland County Common Pleas Court
Ashland County
Tom Getz
Hickinbotham
Getz
Royko Arrested for Speeding and Drink Driving
Chicago Sun Times columnist Mike Royko, 46, was arrested for speeding and driving under the influence. He posted a $100 bond, surrendered his license, and is due in Traffic Court on October 10. The report notes Royko, famed for his sharp writing, could unsettle politicians.
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Chicago
UPI
Mike Royko
Royko
Chicago Sun- Times
Energy mix debate and immediate needs from Ohio Edison
The discussion weighs solar geothermal and wind against proven sources to meet current electricity demand. Officials argue that while new energy tech holds promise, power must come from available sources today to avoid shortages and secure domestic control of the energy future. Ohio Edison notes ongoing R D while supplying today’s electricity to prevent outages.
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Ohio Edison
FBI Defends Search Tactics in Cleveland Manhunt
The FBI denies charges of illegal search during the hunt for fugitive Melvin Guyon, following the fatal shooting of agent Johnnie L. Oliver. In a multi-day sweep of up to 150 homes, authorities stated forceful tactics were necessary, while NAACP leaders and city officials criticized civil rights implications and questioned probable cause in the large operation.
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Cleveland
UPI
FBI
Johnnie L. Oliver
Oliver
Melvin Ray Guyon
Chicago
Anthony T. Riggio
Bureau
Suspected Cambridge arsonist tied to motel blaze case
Erie County authorities probe possible links between the Grand Island Holiday Inn fire and arsons in Cambridge and Greece New York as Michael Steiger 28 of Kenmore faces second degree arson in the Grand Island blaze. Investigators tie Steiger to Cambridge around July 31 and note a rock festival nearby while Greece police also pursue the suspect’s whereabouts.
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Buffalo
N.Y
UPI
Erie County
Greece
Cambridge
Grand Island
Ohio
Rochester
Michael Steiger
Kenmore
Grand Island Holiday Inn
Steiger
Grand Island Town Court
Thomas Stabell
Sheriff’s
Stabell
Cleveland
Municipal Stadium
Ronald Cantaben
Sea World Parking Lot Fatality Injures Four
A two year old boy, Eugene Shurtz III, was struck and killed in the Sea World parking lot in Aurora Ohio. A 17 year old Warrensville Heights girl driving the car sped from control, breaking through a fence and striking five pedestrians before ending near another car. Parents Eugene Jr and Sharlyn Shurtz and bystanders Phyllis Mayle and Raquel Mayle of Hubbard were injured and treated at Brentwood Hospital. police continue an investigation with no charges filed.
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Sea World
Eugene Shurtz III
Eugene Jr
Sharlyn Shurtz
Warrensville Heights
Phyllis Mayle
Raquel
Hubbard
Brentwood Hospital
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