Mechanized Cowboys On Tour Bring Modern Rodeo To Fairgrounds
Reporter visits the King Brothers Rodeo at the fairgrounds noting modern logistics from camper rigs to portable corrals. Cowboys like Homer Harris display enduring toughness while rodeo stock from Weslaco Texas and a traveling show of 25 to 30 people tour 11 000 miles this season. The clown Harris and rider Link describe the dangers, drivers, and growing spectator appeal of rodeo as a top nationwide sport.
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Podners
Rpedo
Fairgrounds
Springfield
Ill
John Wayne
King Brothers Rodeo
Big John
Homer Harris
Harris
Steve Link
Link
Weslaco
Texas
Okeechobee
Fla
Pentagon orders abortions and sterilizations on bases
The Pentagon directs hospitals on all U S military bases to provide abortions and sterilizations when needed, regardless of local law. Eligibility covers military personnel active or retired and their families, civilian defense employees, and dependents of deceased servicemen. The move follows contrasting global laws on the subjects.
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Washington
UPI
Pentagon
U.S
Pot Smoking By GI's Is Epidemic, Committee Told
A UPI report says ex soldier Jon Steinberg testified at a Senate subcommittee hearing that marijuana use among Vietnam era soldiers is epidemic. He cited case histories of a man who killed four comrades and another who went insane after pot use. He urged action to stop sending troops to Vietnam and warned of heroin dependence upon return.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Vietnam
Jon Steinberg
Philadelphia
Steinberg
Saigon
Senate
Denver Mother Dies In Fall While Climbing Colorado Peaks
Mrs. J Robert Fowler, a Denver mother of seven, died after a rock dislodged from North Maroon Bell Peak sent her over 600 feet down the mountainside. She had aimed to summit all 14,000-foot peaks before turning 40, with Pikes Peak as the last.
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Aspen
Colo
UPI
J. Robert Fowler
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Denver
North
Maroon
Vatican denounces nudist events and risque shows
The Vatican denounces nudist conventions and pop music festivals as signs of progressive degradation. Pope Paul VI condemned obscene displays on Sunday, while L Osservatore Romano named names in a front page editorial.
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Vatican City
UPI
Vatican
Paul VI
L’osservatore Romano
Weather and notices from Norwalk area
Mostly sunny with highs in the 80s and a chance of thundershowers tonight and Wednesday. Lows tonight near 60s, highs mid to upper 80s Wednesday. Precipitation chances 10 to 40 percent. Marriage licenses for Moyer and Malcolm, Motolik and Garton. Births listed for Garcia, Reiderman, Kennard, Bisignane, Crawford, Hines.
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Norwalk
Finch Plans Another Four Year Run For Mayor
A radio newscast reports Mayor Harold Finch intends to seek re election for a second full term as city chief executive. Finch could not be reached for comment and his wife Mrs. Finch and secretary Mrs. Hilson offered only uncertainty while noting their son left for military service.
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Harold Finch
Finch
Junior Fair At Huron County Sees 1895 Livestock Entries
A full day of judging spans sewing pony pulling and livestock at the Huron County Fair on Wednesday. 4-H and FFA members show beef and swine projects parading to judges, sewing exhibits from dishtowels to outfits in a style review, with 1,895 Junior Fair Livestock entries and increased participation. Judging begins at 9 a.m. for livestock crops and shop projects, pony pulling at 9:30, and saddle horse judging at noon before the grandstand.
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Huron County
4-H
FFA
Cyclist Killed in Route 61 Crash in Huron County
Ronald E. Worcester 24 of 70 Jefferson St died in a three vehicle wreck at Route 61 and 601 at 6 55 am. Charles Crabbs 57 of New London charged with failure to yield right of way. Three other motorcyclists had died in similar Route 61 crashes in recent weeks and months.
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Ronald E. Worcester
Jefferson St
Huron County
Worcester
Shinrock Elevator
Charles Crabbs
New London
Come To
Revere
Crabbs
Odell Holbrook
Norwalk
Holbrook
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Ronald J. Deiner
Summit St
Thomas Tomlinson
Harold L. Parks
Wakeman
Willard Revives Income Tax Controversy Faces Final Reading
Willard council to vote on final reading and adoption of a one per cent income tax ordinance on Sept 8. After a May hearing that drew protests with petitions, changes were proposed including a possible cut to one half per cent with a Jan 1 1971 effective date. A new public hearing will precede final action.
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Willard City
Council
Wilcox Taylor
Taylor
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