Norwalk Wrestlers Triumph At State Fair Arm Competition
Norwalk’s Tom Waugh defeated Dale Hoffman to win the 226-250 pound class at the Ohio State Fair Arm Wrestling event. Waugh, a first-time competitor, battled back from an early loss to claim the title, with teammate Steve Austin placing in the 201-225 class and John Schlachter and Robert Smith also competing across divisions. Denny Dase led the showcase as the event’s veteran host in Cincinnati.
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Dale Hoffman
Virginia State
Norwalk
Tom Waugh
Ohio State University
Hoffman
Waugh
Columbus
Steve Austin
Austin
Schlachter
Cooper Arena
Denny Dase
Midwest
Dase
Alex Karras
University of Mars
Cincinnati
Ohio State Fair attracts 2.6 million amid changes and crowds
The 1977 Ohio State Fair drew just over 2.6 million visitors with Ringling Bros. circus and Bob Hope on site, a 12 day event exceeding 1976 turnout. Officials eyed up to 2.75 million but prices and new charges boosted revenue while attendance on closing day hit about 201,000.
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Columbus
UPI
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Brink's guards fall for fake pickup at Sears in Radnor
In Radnor Pennsylvania a man posing as a Brink's guard approached a Sears cashier and collected nearly 53000 in cash and checks after signing the cash out books. He exited the store without displaying a weapon as officials scramble to recover the funds.
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Radnor, Pa
UPI
Sears Roebuck and Co
First electricity fed from Davis-Besse reactor in Ohio
The Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station supplied its first electricity to Toledo Edison Co and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. The initial output was at low power with gradual increases as the reactor reaches full capacity in the coming weeks after beginning operation on August 12.
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Oak Harbor, Ohio
UPI
Davis-Besse
Toledo Edison Co
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Weather Outlook and Local Personal Notices
A chance of showers tonight and Tuesday with lows in the 60s and highs in the 80s. Precipitation probability 30 percent through Tuesday. Winds around 10 mph. Sunday temperatures around 90 and 57. Humidity readings 8 am 79 percent, 2 pm 96 percent, 8 pm 67 percent. Zero total precipitation Sunday. Marriage license applications listed for several couples including Daniel C Fairfax and Christine A Jones. Birth announced for Michael and Mary Anne Chappelear a boy. Death note for Mr Anthy Moore, 69, Willard.
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Daniel C. Fairfax
Norwalk
Christine A. Jones
Monroeville
Gregory T. Jones
Ashland
Beverly A. Frizzell
New London
Kevin P. Theisen
Kay E. Welfle
Floyd Smiley, Jr
Lori K. Soboslai
Four men arrested in Elvis Presley theft plot in Memphis
Four men were arrested after a reported plot to steal Elvis Presley’s body from Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis. Police confirmed arrests shortly after midnight amid security concerns with large funeral crowds and fans at the site.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
Elvis Presley
John F. Molnar
Forest Hill Cemetery
P. J. Acerra
Presley
Forest Hill
Hope Enjoys Stage Life and Golf at Ohio State Fair
Comedian Bob Hope, Ohio native and longtime OSU Fair favorite, says he feels 50 and keeps busy with performances and golf. He notes his pace suits him, and he plans a two hour highlight reel of his 58 films with a cameo in England next spring.
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Columbus
UPI
Bob Hope
Ohio
Hope
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Birdie
Billy Amicon
Len Immke
the Riviera Country Club
England
Bing Crosby
Jurors To Rule On Young's Competency
Jury selection begins in Huron County to decide if Ronald E. Young of Norwalk is mentally fit to stand trial for the June aggravated murder of Thomas Dillon. Twelve jurors from 73 will decide if he understands the charge and can aid in defense. a landmark trial.
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Ronald E. Young
Norwalk
Thomas Dillon
Young
Townsend Ave
William Owens
George Howells
Huron County
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New Orleans
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Ravenna, Ohio
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James de Vinne
McGehee
Michael and
Mary Anne Chappelear
F-T
Anthy Moore
Willard
Elvis
By Susan White
E. Winslow Chapman
Molnar
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Los Angeles
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Thomas Twomey
Shirley Newman
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Loew’s State Theater
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Geri Severns
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Milan Ave
Dillon
Penn Central
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