Kidnap and sexual assault confessed in Minnesota case
In Minnesota a confessed 18 year old, James Peter Madick also known as James Peter Berglin, faces charges of kidnapping and two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct after an 11 year old girl escaped an icy trunk prison by crawling through the tail light area. The arraignment was held Wednesday. In Michigan the ailing American Motors Corp flags a potential merger with other firms as it weighs options to stabilize finances and protect employees and shareholders.
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Minneapolis
UPI
James Peter Madick
James Peter Berglin
Southfield, Mich
American Motors Corp
Gerald C. Meyers
AMC
Garfield Heights murder suicide ties to 13825 North Dr garage
In Garfield Heights a divorcee, Cheryl E. Taylor, 29, Shaker Heights, was shot dead and her alleged killer Art Aikens, Garfield Heights, wounded in a car parked in a garage at 13825 North Dr. Police say Aikens likely killed Taylor and then shot himself. Taylor died at St. Luke's Hospital and Aikens was undergoing surgery at Marymount Hospital. In Cleveland the Dental Society announced a campaign to remove junk food from public school vending machines, proposing fruit, milk, vegetables, and other healthier items as replacements.
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Ohio
UPI
North Dr
Cheryl E. Taylor
Shaker Heights
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cleveland
Art Aikens
Marymount Hospital
Aikens
Taylor
Cleveland Dental Society
Washington, D.C
Police issue alert for stolen Ohio pickup with radioactive material
Cartersville Georgia police issued an all points bulletin for a maroon and white 1971 three quarter ton pickup with a camper stolen Wednesday night from a northeast Georgia motel. The vehicle bears Ohio plate 567647. Police say the radioactive material is not dangerous unless the container is opened and details on the material are unavailable.
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Cartersville
UPS
Ohio
Georgia
Former UMW confidant testifies Boyle delayed murder plan
Albert Pass, former UMW District 19 official, testified that W. A. Boyle postponed killing rival Jock Yablonski until after a union election, then approved the slay. Pass broke eight years of silence to testify against Boyle in the murder case.
Settlement Near in Coal Strike Says UMW Leader
United Mine Workers District 6 President John Guzek said negotiation talks with Bituminous Coal Operators of America have stalled since the December 6 strike. He reported receiving a telegram ordering 24 hour readiness to travel to Washington, signaling a settlement may be near.
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John Guzek
United Mine Workers District 6
Washington
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America
Guzek
Washingon
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow Predicts Six Week Winter
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his heated cage at Gobbler's Nob as dawn light fell, confirming a shadow and signaling six more weeks of cold weather per tradition.
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Punxsutawney, Pa
UPS
Punxsutawney
Phil
Gobbler
Polanski Flees U S Then Arrives in Paris for Ceasar Awards
Film director Roman Polanski lands in Paris after fleeing the United States hours before sentencing for unlawful sex with a 13 year old girl. The naturalized French citizen will attend the Ceasar Awards ceremony Saturday with about 1,500 celebrities.
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Paris
UPI
Roman Polanski
United States
Polanski
London
Weather forecast and local notices for the region
Cold tonight then partly cloudy with lows near five. Sunny Friday and increasing clouds with highs near 20. Precipitation 20 percent tonight and Friday. NE winds about 10 mph. Temperatures Wednesday 20 to 3. A year ago today 24 to 13. Humidity 7 am 96 percent, 1 pm 84, 7 pm 84. Snow total 1 inch. Sunrise 7 38, sunset 5 45. Marriage license filed for Kenneth E Carbary and Sharon L Gerber. Deaths Dorothy Whaley 62 Berlinville Margaretha Fransens rural Willard Mary Cotner 87 Willard.
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Kenneth E. Carbary
Norwalk
Sharon L. Gerber
Willard
Dorothy Whaley
Berlinville
Margaretha Fransens
Mary Cotner
Polish Worker Sues Ford for $600000 Over Jokes
Edmund Szymczyk, a 52 year old Ford parts specifications writer, sues Ford Motor Co claiming decade of Polish joke harassment harmed him and hindered performance after 25 years with the company. He seeks $600000 and cites desk gags and poor performance ratings. Ford offered no comment.
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Detroit
UPI
Edmund Szymczyk
Ford Motor Co
Szymczyk
Ford
Road Superintendent May Lose Job For Halting Snow Removal
State highway superintendent Melvin Robinson may be fired after refusing to continue snow removal on Huron County roads. He cites liability concerns for accidents and sought guidance from District Five director Harold Reader before halting crews on U S 250 near Fitchville Tuesday. Reader confirmed a meeting but did not comment on whether Robinson was told to resign or be fired, while Robinson expressed fear of job loss and noted pressure from colleagues and family. Police said drivers skirting roadblocks in poor weather may face charges only if signs and flagmen are posted.
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Huron County
Robinson
Harold Reader
District Five
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ashland
Reader
Ohio Highway Patrol
Norwalk
Lloyd Beale
U.S
Dublin Road
Don Lehman
Lehman
Fitchville
Lt. Beale
Beale
Fauver Sounds Out Local GOP State Rep Scribner
Elyria representative Fauver visited Norwalk to gauge local GOP support for a potential bid to the 13th Ohio Senate seat. He may face Sheriff Borgia if both run, with a primary in June. He plans further stops in Sandusky and Huron and expects a decision within three weeks.
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Elyria
Norwalk
Ohio
John Borgia
Ronald Nabakowski
Lorain
Donald Pease
Oberlin
Borgia
Sandusky
Huron
Avon
North Ridgeville
Amherst
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