Rhodes Outspent by Gilligan in Ohio Campaign Expenditures
Gov elect James A. Rhodes spent 755 859 to win the Ohio governorship while Democratic opponent John J. Gilligan used 1 032 982. Final campaign weeks saw Rhodes pour 320 820 versus Gilligan's 219 130 as both sides tallied receipts.
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Lee Leonard
UPI
Statehouse
Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Ted W. Brown
Brown
John J. Gilligan
Gilligan
Richard F. Celeste
John W. Brown
British coed awarded 35000 from Greyhound in 1973 bus station beating
A circuit court jury awarded 350000 to 22 year old Helen Evans, who was beaten nearly to death in a Miami bus terminal restroom in August 1973. Attorneys sought 3.3 million to 5.1 million, saying she was disfigured and brain damaged. Evans faces ongoing mental anguish and fear of recalling the incident.
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Miami
UPI
Greyhound Bus Co
Helen Evans
Harvey Goldstein
Miss Evans
Snow slide engulfs Iceland town killing dozen
A massive avalanche in eastern Iceland swept through Neskaupstadur, burying people and buildings in the sea. At least 12 dead, with roads and the local airport closed and rescue teams arriving by boat.
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Reykjavik
UPI
Iceland
Neskaupstadur
Civil Defense
Explosive at Aldershot Station Sparks Police Disarmament
A railroad worker alerted police after spotting a suspicious handbag at Aldershot station. Inside were 44 sticks of gelignite explosives. Officers defused the device late Friday two hours before a planned blast, warning that many soldiers and commuters could have been killed.
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London
UPI
Aldershot
England
Columbia Gas Explains Shortages In Ohio
Marvin E. White, president of Columbia Gas of Ohio, says the company warned for over four years that a severe natural gas shortage was possible. Recent cuts on large industrial users by Columbia and West Ohio Gas prompted Gov. Gilligan to seek an explanation. White cites falling interstate gas reserves and reduced well production as core reasons.
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Columbus
UPI
Marvin E. White
Columbia Gas of
Ohio
Columbia Gas and the
West Ohio Gas Co
John J. Gilligan
Shoppers Turn Practical This Year on Norwalk Main Street
Norwalk merchants report mixed holiday sales with some up to 1973, many buyers favor practical gifts and collector items. Shoppers seek solid value, with apparel, vacuum cleaners, radios, organs, watches and rings in demand. Casual wear and sports gear lead men and women purchases as stores emphasize traditional designs and modest gifts.
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Norwalk
Grace Shhumer
F.W. Woolworth Co
Howard Fisher
Fisher Music
Fisher
John Wickert
Gift Gallery
al Mann
Holman Jewelers
Wickert
Mann
Bud Berezin
Berezin
Stanley Pohl
Pohl
Special Christmas Exhibit at Firelands Museum Open House
An old-fashioned Christmas exhibit will be featured at the Firelands Museum open house on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4 Case Ave. The Towne and Country Regional Art Center screens Oliver! with showings today at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 8 p.m.
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Firelands Museum
Case Ave
Towne and Country Regional Art Center
Ford Heads For Holiday
President Ford plans a working holiday at the Vail Colorado resort. He summoned economic advisers at the White House for final recession remedies and will meet with Vice President Rockefeller to review assigning domestic duties. The Ford family will fly Sunday for a two week ski stay.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Vail
Coleski
White House
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Rocky Mountain
Senator Henry M. Jackson Undergoes Kidney Stone Surgery
Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington had successful kidney stone removal surgery on Friday at a Tacoma military hospital, according to his press secretary.
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Washington
UPI
Henry M. Jackson
Wash
Tacoma, Wash
Couple Convicted in Beating Death of 13 Month Old Son
Dennis DiRocco and his wife Elizabeth were found guilty of fatally beating their 13 month old son Dennis Jr. last summer in Newark New Jersey. The nine women and five men jury delivered verdicts after a 12 day trial. the child was born addicted to drugs and had undergone repeated treatment. Local juvenile officials had briefly removed him from custody.
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Miami
UPI
Pennsylvania
Arnold Frank Zeleznik
Costa Rica
Vernal Walford
Newark
N.J
Dennis DiRocco
Elizabeth
Dennis Jr
Historic Congress Adjourns After Turbulent Two Years
The 93rd Congress adjourned after two years that saw Nixon resign, two vice presidents confirmed, and landmark laws passed. President Ford called the achievements less than he hoped. The final day delivered a White House trade bill with detente aims but added restrictions that may limit effect.
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Washington
UPI
Richard M. Nixon
Ford
Congress
White House
Weather Outlook With Light Snow and Clear Sunday
Light snow is expected today and tonight with partly cloudy skies Sunday. Low temperatures in the mid 20s tonight and highs in the mid 30s Sunday, with precipitation chances of 30 percent and 10 percent respectively. Winds southwest 10 to 18 mph tonight. Birth notices record a Willard-area newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Paul Winans and a Greenwich-area birth to Mr and Mrs Robert McMillan.
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Paul Winans
Willard
Willard Area
Robert McMillan
Greenwich
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UPI Telephoto
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Walford
Connecticut
Melrose
Fort Washington
Zeleznik
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Philadelphia
Miami Dolphins
Zelezniks
Columbia Gas Co
White
Columbia
Ed Prack
K-H Drug Co
Christina Patterson
Maplehurst School
Christina
Santa Claus
Sue Scherz
Holiday
Jackson
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