Chicago Ends 84 Hour Homicide Free Run After 425th Murder
Chicago police report an 84 hour period with no murders, the longest this year, ending with the shooting death of 16 year old Joe Campos in a southwest side gang clash. The year’s homicide tally reaches 425 in Chicago. The DC area tops national per capita income, with personal income rising 9.25 percent to $4425, above the national average of $3421. Connecticut leads state per capita at $4256. Mississippi trails at $2081.
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Chicago
UPI
Francis Flanagan
Joe Campos
Washington
District of Columbia
Commerce Department
Connecticut
Mississippi
Gloria Smith Crowned Miss Black America in New York
Gloria Smith, 24, of Manhattan, was crowned Miss Black America after performing her own song in the talent segment. The model actress and singer stands five feet seven inches, weighs 125 pounds, with measurements 34 23 34.
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New York
UPI
Gloria Smith
Manhattan
Miss Smith
Abigail Folger Estate Worth Over Five Hundred Thousand
Abigail Folger heiress to Folger Coffee Company left an estate valued at more than 500000 dollars. Peter Folger filed a probate petition noting 400000 in cash and securities and 130000 in real estate with no will found in a search.
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San Francisco
UPI
Abigail Folger
Los Angeles
Sharon Tate
Peter Folger
Folger Coffee Company
Miss Folger
Miss F
Dr Sam Sheppard Wins Second Wrestling Match
Dr Sam Sheppard and trainer George Strickland won their second wrestling match in Jackson Ohio at Memorial Hall before about 3700 fans. They defeated Wild Bill Scholl and Mr X in a two out of three falls bout, with Sheppard claiming the third fall using the mandubular nerve hold.
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Mr. X
Weather and Life Notices From Norwalk
Sunny and warmer Sunday with lows in the mid 50s and highs in the low 80s. Norwalk highs 77 and lows 50 reported with light variable winds. Friday humidity 83 percent at 8 am, 58 at 2 pm, 59 at 8 pm. no precipitation. Births list several local families with new daughters and a son. Marriage license applications filed for Roger Olsen Wilkinson and Mary Jane Schauss.
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Norwalk
Roger Olsen Wilkinson
Mary Jane Schauss
U S Likely Cuts in Thailand to be Phased
State Department officials say the United States will pursue a limited, phased withdrawal of about 48 000 American troops from Thailand without a full pullout. Talks to begin in coming weeks aim to reduce forces while maintaining regional defense roles.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Thailand
State Department
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Asia
Leonard Unger
Major Brush Fires Erupt In Two California Counties
Santa Ana winds whip several wildfires across San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Six homes destroyed in El Cajon amid 30 000 acres burned, two women injured while fighting the blaze. Fires forced evacuations near Escondido and in Reche Canyon and Camp Pendleton saw 20 000 acres charred. Incendiary origin suspected in Reche Canyon.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Escondido
Lawrence Welk
U.S. 395
Reche Canyon
Santa Ana
California
San Diego County
Sandusky Fires Up Ambulance Service Within City Fire Dept
Sandusky, with a population of about 40 000, operates an emergency ambulance service through its fire department. Fire Chief Paul Bing says the program began April 1 1968 after funeral homes stopped providing ambulance service. All 51 firefighters are trained in advanced first aid and rescue, and the service is funded from a miscellaneous budget with no resident charge.
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Dennis Dible Sandusky
Norwalk
Sandusky
Paul Bing
Bing
Jesse Byrd
Tiffin
Venice Road
Lawrence Street
Margaretta
Perkins
Huron Township
Cedar Point
Fire
Nixon Enjoys Private Beach Swim Near Camp Pendleton
President Nixon and his family swam at a private Camp Pendleton beach after taking a helicopter from the Nixon estate to the Marine reservation. Reporters were not allowed to accompany them. Earlier Nixon met with Ambassador Lodge aboard Air Force One to review Vietnam peace talks and troop withdrawals. Thomas Hutton is a strong prospect to succeed the resigning Russell Cunningham in Norwalk’s Second Ward.
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San Clemente
Calif
UPI
Nixon
Pacific
Secret Service
Camp Pendleton
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.S
Air Force One
San Francisco
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Lodge
Vietnam
Thomas Hutton
Norwalk
Russell Cunningham
Norwalk Teen Loses Hand in Punch Press Accident
An 18 year old Norwalk girl Deborah Nutter lost her hand Thursday night at Saginaw Wire Products Inc after getting her first night on the press. She was treated at Fisher Titus and Good Samaritan hospitals and remains in fair condition with a possible home return in two weeks. The company requested a state agency investigation and will issue a statement. Deborah is a Norwalk High School graduate.
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Norwalk
Kenneth Nutter
North Pleasant
Deborah Nutter
Saginaw Wire Products Inc
Nutter
Deborah
Norwalk High School
Terry J. Smith
Toledo
Huron County
John Borgia
Terry
Ford Motor Company
Lorain
Ottawa County
Ridge Road
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Collinsville
Homicide
Dr. Sam
Harry Stoddard
Newton
Ventura Rangel
North West St
Ralph Missler
West Elm
Patrick Pigman
Grand
Samuel Immel
Olive Dell
Camp Pendleton Marine Base
Merriman Smith
Paris
el Toro Marine Air Station
Hutton
Terry Smith
City Post
Russ Cunningham
Saigon
Hill 101
Lawrence Bresson
Louis Nardecchia
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