Candidate Jones Shot in Houston Amid Investigation
Deacon Jones once linked to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow was killed Tuesday in Houston. Police said the shooting is under investigation after a witness said Jones refused to move his car in front of a residence.
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Deacon” Jones
Bonnie Parker
Clyde Barrow
Houston
Jones
UPI
Highland Park, Mich
Rudolph Acosta
Acosta
Gerald Akerman
GM trims 1975 price hike after Ford appeal
General Motors reduced its planned 1975 price rise from 500 to 54 dollars following White House pressure and an appeal from President Ford to roll back the increase to combat inflation.
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Detroit
UPI
General Motors Corp
White House
Ford
Frazier Reams Named to Bowling Green State Univ Board
Ohio Gov. Gilligan announces Toledo Democrat Frazier Reams Jr. will serve a nine year term on the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. He succeeds Virginia Stranahan of Toledo and is a former Ohio senator and 1966 Democratic gubernatorial nominee.
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Columbus
UPI
Frazier Reams, Jr
Toledo
Bowling Green State University
John J. Gilligan
Reams
Virginia Stranahan
Ohio Senate
Ford To Run In 76 Hope Shifts 1976 Election Tone
President Ford intends to seek re election in 1976. He discussed the plan with Nelson A Rockefeller who says Ford expressed clear intent to run and Rockefeller urged him to pursue the presidency.
Rockefeller Nomination Draws Mixed Reactions in Ohio
Rep. John Ashbrook says Nelson Rockefeller’s vice presidential nomination clashes with President Ford’s spending cuts, calling him out of touch with the average American. Most other Ohio figures applaud Rockefeller’s nomination amid national political debate.
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United Press International
John Ashbrook
Ohio
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Ford
Rockefeller
Ashbrook
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
California
Ronald Reagan
Dogs Kill Kangaroos at St Louis Zoo
Four kangaroos were killed after stray dogs invaded the St Louis Zoo in Forest Park as gates opened. Zoo director Robert Briggs said the dogs entered the gate and attacked the Australian animals. Three died immediately and a fourth succumbed to injuries. two of the victims were pregnant. Security guards killed two dogs, with three more captured by dog pound workers.
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ST. Louis, Mo
UPI
Weather and notices from Norwalk area August 21 1974
Weather for August 21 1974 calls for clear warm conditions with a low mid 60s then a high 85 to 90 on Thursday. Minor precipitation chances and southeast winds are noted along with sunrise sunset and moon data. Marriage licenses list Richard Adelman and Linda Lombardo Paul Krick and Virginia Oetzel Charles Lacy Jr and Charlotte Workman. Births announce two Norwalk babies. Deaths acknowledge Thomas Younger and Clarence Barman.
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Richard E. Adelman
Norwalk
Linda F. Lombardo
Paul F. Krick
Monroeville
Virginia A. Oetzel
Charles Lacy, Jr
Greenwich
Charlotte E. Workman
Plymouth
Reagan's 1976 presidential bid unlikely after Rockefeller move
California Governor Ronald Reagan, age 63, seen as unlikely to run for president or vice president in 1976 or 1980. A longtime associate calls his chances remote after President Ford's Rockefeller VP nomination and signals he will not enter the race unless something unexpected occurs.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
West
GOP
Ford
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Buford Pusser killed in flaming highway crash in Tennessee
Buford Pusser famed for Walking Tall died in a 1974 red sports car crash on Highway 64 near Adamsville Tennessee. He had signed to star in a sequel to Walking Tall less than a day earlier while a separate Los Angeles arrest linked to the airport bombing was reported.
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Selmer
Tenn
UPI
Buford Pusser
McNairy County
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Pusser
Highway 64
Highway Patrol
Paul Ervin
Ervin
Adamsville
Bing Crosby Productions
Memphis
Buford
Honky Tonks
Joe Don Baker
Hollywood
Pauline
Coach Refuses MVP Name and Is Fired in Euclid Youth League
Euclid Ohio. Mike Constantino manager of a boys 11 and 12 years team was dismissed for refusing to name a most valuable player. He argued MVP awards foster ego and undermine teamwork, insisting he cannot compromise his philosophy for the league rule.
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Euclid, Ohio
UPI
Mike Constantino
Euclid Boys League
Constantino
John J. Kozel
Kozel
Humane Society Plans New Shelter as Local Vet Retires
Dr. James G. Ryder of the Huron County Humane Society ends 20 years of animal care at year’s end due to time and space limits. The society opens a Savings account for a future shelter and appeals for donations to Citizens National Bank or P O Box 47 Norwalk as it urges county residents to adopt and place animals through the new facility.
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James G. Ryder
Huron County Humane Society
The
Humane Society
the Humane Society
Roselle Ward
Citizens National Bank
P.O. Box 47
Norwalk
Norwalk toll free plan defeated with 58.9 percent yes
General Telephone Co of Ohio reports a random survey among 8 192 Norwalk area customers found 58 9 percent in favor of an extended area service plan but the Public Utilities Commission requires at least 70 percent. Only 4 693 ballots were returned with 2 762 supporting and 1 931 opposing. The case is closed with no further action.
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Norwalk
General Telephone Co
Ohio
Donald M. Schwarzentraub
Public Utilities Commission of
Schwarzentraub
PUCO
Milan
Huron
Berlin Heights
Wakeman
Norwalk-Wakeman
New London
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Mort Lloyd
Congress
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Winchester
Franklin County
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Frazier Reams
Washington
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Michael Endsley
Thomas M. Younger
Cincinnati
Clarence G. Barman
Texas
Gov. Reagan
Nab
UPI Telephoto
Walking Tall
Los Angeles
Muharem Kurbegovic
Greyhound
Daryl Gates
Kurbegovic
Isaac Rasim
Aliens of America
New Zealand
FBI
Rasim
United States
America
Star
Norwalk City
General Telephone
Norwalk-Willard
Monroeville-Bellevue
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