Tragic Detroit Burglary Case Logs 24 Shots
A Detroit couple were killed in a home invasion after a 911 call where a dispatcher sent only a single officer and misclassified the incident as burglary. The Ledbetters returned home December 6 to find their dog dead and the house ransacked. Police suspended the operator for three days during an inquiry into the handling of the emergency call.
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Detroit
UPI
Lee Ledbetter
Daniel Carr
Ledbetters
Near East Side
Factories and economy slump signals deep recession
The Federal Reserve Board reports November output falls 2.3 percent from October and 4.3 percent year over year, marking the sharpest drop in four years as industrial production contracts. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David C. Jones orders formal flight requests by generals for military transport, removing unrestricted travel and saving an estimated 100 million dollars annually and 600 million gallons of fuel.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
UPI
Air Force
David C. Jones
Jones
Battle Near Lebanon Border and Boston School Closures Spark Tensions
In Boston eight public high schools will stay closed as police prepare to quell unrest after a stabbing incident tied to busing protests. Separately in Tel Aviv Israeli forces battled Arab infiltrators near Lebanon, reporting multiple deaths including four guerrillas and one border policeman.
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Boston
UPI
South
Lebanon
Tel Aviv
Israel
Menara Kibutz
Foxe Quits Entertainment To Spare Mills Fallout
In Casselberry Florida Fanne Foxe the stripper linked to Rep Wilbur Mills political downfall announces retirement to avoid more trouble for the Arkansas congressman She tells 250 club Juana patrons Friday night she will complete last performances then retire. George Harrison visits the White House wearing multi colored shoes and a bold outfit while with his band.
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Washington
UPI
George Harrison
White House
Harrison
Blacks win record state legislative seats in 1974 election
The Joint Center for Political Studies reports 270 Black lawmakers elected to state legislatures in November, up from 236. This marks a 39 percent rise from 1970 and nearly tripling the 1964 figure of 94.
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Washington
UPI
Joint
Center For Political Studies
Center
Tobacco output seen at new 1975 record
Washington UPI reports Agriculture Department statistics show domestic cigarette production rising about 1 percent in 1975 as anti smoking campaigns do not hinder output. Further gains in adult population and per capita use are expected to push production to another record.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Weather and Death Notices for Norwalk Area
Cloudy with light snow and drizzle this morning, possible light rain this afternoon. Highs near 38. Snow likely Sunday with cloudy skies and cooler highs in the mid 30s. Death notice: John J. Larry, 71, Norwalk.
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John J. Larry
Norwalk
Gilligan Halts Ohio Governor Recount Amid Election Lead
Democratic Gov. John Gilligan ordered a stop to Ohio’s recount as he trailed James Rhodes by 11 414 votes. Rhodes planned to name cabinet heads next week, transition to Republican leadership set for Jan. 13. Gilligan cited no significant change and warned against unnecessary state spending.
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Columbus
UPI
John J. Gilligan
James A. Rhodes
Gilligan
Rhodes
Ohio
Ted Brown
Statehouse
Robert Tennenbaum
Cincinnati
Tennenbaum
Sugar price cuts by Amstar and Sucrest
Amstar Inc and Sucrest Corp cutting wholesale refined sugar by four cents to 57 cents a pound. It marks their third drop since the peak of $1.95 on November 25, with other refiners also aligning to the price. An Athens tremor registered 5.5 on the Richter scale, felt in Cephalonia and Zakynthos with no casualties or damage reported.
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New York
UPI
Amstar, Inc
Sucrest Corp
Athens
Greece
Athens Observatory
Ioanian
Cephalonia
Zakynthos
Two Men Shot In Fight At A Willard Restaurant
In Willard early today two men were shot during a bar argument at Fazio's Restaurant and Hotel. Victims Roger Richards and Thomas J Hammonds were treated in local hospitals while Elmer Ray Bolen from Carruthers Seneca County was taken into custody and charged with felonious assault.
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Willard
Roger Richards
Mansfield General Hospital
Thomas J. Hammond
Greenwich
Willard Area Hospital
William Owens
Bolen
Carruthers
Seneca County
Owens
Huron County
Fazio
Front St
Joe Bisignano
Attica
Richards
Hammonds
Reflector Publishes Expanded TV Listings Today
The Reflector begins daily expanded television listings with all cable channels included. Listings appear on Page 6.
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the Reflector
City and OCSEA Near Agreement in Norwalk
The city and Ohio Civil Service Employees Association reach a proposed 17 page contract with grievance procedures and a no strike no lockout clause. Wage talks to follow with Thursday 7 p.m. meeting set to discuss 50 cent raise versus 33 cent offer. An emergency ordinance to spend 6000 dollars to seal Norwalk Airport runway is on the council agenda.
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Norwalk
Ohio Civil Service Employees Association
OCSEA
Huron County
Park and Recreation Department
Norwalk Weekend Theater and Concerts Schedule
Nowalk Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand screens at Towne and Country Regional Arts Center four times this weekend two showings today at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 4 30 p.m. Norwalk and St Paul high schools host annual Christmas concerts Sunday afternoon at each school.
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Barbra Streisand
Towne and Country
Norwalk
St. Paul
Egypt demands Israel freeze population for 50 years
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmi calls for a peace basis that Israel freeze its population at current levels and halt Zionist immigration for 50 years. He adds Israel must abandon expansionist policy and promises compensation to Palestinians and Arab states for losses since 1948 and 1967 wars.
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Egypt
Middle East
Israel
Ismail Fahmi
Cairo
Fahmi
Jordan
Syria
Lebanon
Soviet Union
Sinai
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Ford
P.m
Clayton Boehler
South Main St
Monroeville
Paul
Norwalk Junior High
South Korea
National Assembly
Pres
Park Chung Hee
Elmer Ray Bolen
Huron
Nowalk
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