Grass Fires Reported Near Greenwich Rails Three Times
Greenwich volunteers battled a third grass fire along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks within 24 hours near U.S. 224. Earlier fires Tuesday east of the village were contained with no crop damage reported. In a separate note, ABA trade: Bobby Cremins moves from Pittsburgh Condors to the Carolina Cougars for a future draft pick.
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U.S. 224
Lane Road
Edwards Road
Pittsburgh
UPI
Bobby Cremins
Pittsburgh Condors
Carolina Cougars
Tractor Pull Set At New London
The tractor pulling contest at New London Recreation Park starts 10 a.m. on September 7 with four weight classes and a free-for-all. Open to tractors with rubber tires, four prizes per class come from entry fees plus $50, per organizer Lovell Hileman. Classes A to D span under 6,000 to 12,000 pounds, with Class E a 7,500 pounds free-for-all.
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New London
New London Recreation Park
Lovell Hileman
Metzenbaum Stumps in Republican Stronghold at County Fair
Howard Metzenbaum campaigned at the Huron County Fairgrounds stressing his Ohio roots and voter contact. He recalled past jobs selling razor blades and flowers while meeting residents, touting his independence and pledge to run on his own record.
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Howard Metzenbaum
Norwalk
U.S. Senate
Huron County Fairgrounds
Odrinex Weight Loss Guarantee Drive
A long running weight loss ad promotes Odrinex tiny tablets claiming no dangerous drugs and no dieting. It guarantees refunds if uglier fat remains and markets nationwide with prices of 3.25 for standard and 5.25 for economy size, offered through all drug stores.
Classified Ads Promote Sporting Goods Sales
Short ad blurb urges readers to use Want Ads to rent sell or hire with a phone number for an ad writer. Emphasizes selling sporting goods and quick buyer turnout through classified advertising.
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Dial
Metzenbaum recalls role in Northeastern truck line purchase
U. S. Senate candidate Howard Metzenbaum recalled his involvement in 1965 as part of a group of northeast Ohio businessmen that formed Nortruck Corp. to buy Norwalk Truck Lines. The holding company made a tender offer for NTL stock and over 90 percent of shareholders accepted.
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U. S. Senate
Howard Metzenbaum
Northeast Ohio
Norwalk
Nortruck Corp
NTL
Metzenbaum Reflects on Norwalk Truck Lines Turnover
Cleveland millionaire Metzenbaum, an investor with ties to Norwalk Truck Lines, laments the dissolution of the company. He notes it never regained footing after sale to United Buckingham and later piecemeal sales, while stressing he was not involved in operations. He praises the Milan Avenue building as a loss for the community.
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T.V
Attaboy
Cleveland
Norwalk Truck Lines
John Ernsthausen
Norwalk
United Buckingham
Spokane
Denver
the Reflector
Milan Avenue
Ohio State Fair Adds 30 New Events for 117th Season
The Ohio State Fair in Columbus announces 30 new programs including boxing, a barbecuing contest, an auctioneer contest, a fashion show, an Alice in Wonderland production for kids, Woodstocktop, an Ohio art exhibit, and a Golden Anniversary Tea. Expohio 70 opens August 27 as Education Day with free school child admission. Labor Day features a midget auto race.
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