No-Show Fans Hit 1 Million in NFL Season
In New York fans chose home viewing over stadium attendance with 1,016,565 no shows, a 63 percent rise from last year when TVs were barred from airing home games. In Cleveland Howard Metzenbaum was named by Gov. Gilligan to fill Saxbe's Senate term and pledged to meet the challenge.
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John Gilligan
Senate
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Metzenbaum
Shaker Heights
Kuwait cabinet debates fate of five hijackers after Rome talks
The Kuwaiti cabinet held a three hour emergency session to decide whether to try the five guerrillas behind the bloodiest hijacking in Palestinian extremist history. A dozen hostages flew to Rome as the two day ordeal began, with officials saying trial decisions were not yet made.
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Duquesne Star Mike Basrak Dies at 61 in Illinois
Michael J Basrak a former Duquesne University All American center collapsed and died at his Skokie home Tuesday from an apparent heart attack Basrak 61 a Bellaire Ohio native achieved All American honors in 1936 for the Dukes
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UPI
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Mike’’ Basrak
Duquesne University
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Ohio
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The
Dukes
Ireland Supreme Court strikes down contraceptives import ban
The Irish Supreme Court, in a 4-1 ruling, ruled that a law prohibiting importation of contraceptives is unconstitutional. The decision upholds Mary McGee's appeal, a 29 year old mother of four, against a High Court ruling.
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UPI
Supreme Court
Mary McGee
High Court
Weather forecast and local notices from Norwalk area
Cloudy with light snow possible today and tonight bringing 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the upper 20s to low 30s, lows in the teens to around 20. Snow likely Thursday with highs mid to upper 20s. 70 percent precip today tonight, 60 percent Thursday. Winds ESE today, ENE tonight. Births deaths marriages and notices listed for Bellevue, Norwalk and surrounding area.
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Norwalk
Nixon Tape Played At Party Raises Court Appearance
A Ralph Nader ally, attorney William Dobrovic, was ordered to explain his showing of a subpoenaed White House tape at a Washington cocktail party. He called it a mistake after transferring the reel to cassette and sharing it with friends. The tape linked to a dairy price support dispute and campaign contributions, prompting calls for bar association review.
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UPI
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White House
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William Dobrovir
Dobrovic
California
Georgetown
Norwalk High Driver Training Car Crash Injures Three
Three Norwalk High School driver training students were injured when their car was rear ended and swung into a pole at Ohio 61 and 601 near East Norwalk. James Claytor, 16, suffered a jaw injury and was transported to Providence Hospital in Sandusky. Debra Pisko and Karen Moehlman, both 16, received lesser injuries. Instructor Edwin Jett was present. the students were taken to hospital by Norwalk Ambulance Service.
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James Claytor
Providence Hospital
Sandusky
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Debra Pisko
Karen Moehlman
Tom Waugh
East Norwalk
Ernest G. Pisko
Debra
Edwin Jett
Claytor
Karen
Ohio State Patrol
Ohio
Norwalk Ambulance Service
Jury Returns 12 Indictments Here
The Huron County Grand Jury met in a one day session Tuesday and filed twelve indictments including four secret and eight open. Thomas D. Tusing, 21, of 10 Old State Road, faces charges of allowing his home and his car to be used for hallucinogens. David E. Haines, 22, from the same address, is indicted for possession of marijuana for sale. Sonny B. Coles Jr., 21, of 8 Spring St., charged with selling marijuana. Eric W. Thorley, 21, a Norwalk resident, indicted on grand larceny for stealing 448 dollars in Christmas savings from Donna J. Goodsite, 24, of N Washington St. The raid leading to these arrests was conducted by Norwalk police units.
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Old State Road
Norwalk
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Sonny B. Coles, Jr
Spring St
Coles
Eric W. Thorley
Donna J Goodsite
Washington St
Nixon Tells Press To Fly To Florida On Vacation
President Nixon said reporters must fly themselves to Florida after Christmas to cover his post-Christmas vacation. White House spokesman Gerald Warren stated there will be no press pool or chartered jet, and reporters should arrange their own travel as the government conserves fuel and scarce jets.
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UPI
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Shipley Quits Council for City Building Inspector Post
Three term Councilman Melvin Shipley resigned his second ward seat Tuesday night to become Norwalk's first full time building and zoning inspector earning 11000 dollars a year. Mayor Wayne Goodsite will announce the appointment today. The charter bars holding city employment during the elected term. Shipley noted he abstained on a wage ordinance earlier and will leave with a strong interest in building code work. He has lived in Norwalk since 1945 and has five children with his wife Rosalea.
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Norwalk
Wayne Goodsite
Goodsite
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