Lake Erie Tilts As Winds Push Water Levels Skyward
The Great Lakes Commission notes Lake Erie often tilts due to long wind blows over 250 miles. On Dec 5 1968 winds 40 60 mph raised Toledo water 963.01 ft and Buffalo 575.43 ft, boosting Niagara River flow from 200000 to 266000 cfs and closing Welland Canal for about 24 hours. The tilt may reach about 14 feet.
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Toronto
UPI
Italy
Pisa
Canada
United States
Lake of Erie
Great Lakes Commission
Lake Erie
Toledo
Ohio
Buffalo
N.Y
Niagara River
Welland Canal
Blackbird crop damage in Ohio reaches millions
UPI reports the U S Fish and Wildlife Service estimates 1.5 to 2 million dollars in crop damage from blackbirds in Ohio last year including secondary mold and sprouting losses in storage. The estimate covers only primary field damage from sampling.
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Columbus
UPI
United States Fish and Wildlife Services
Ohio
Federal
Fish and Wildlife Services
State Approves Trailer Park Plan in Bowling Green
District health office approves plans for a trailer park on West Washington Street. Columbus review is routine. locals protest at council and seek sewer fixes before final decision. Developer Richard C. Enzor agrees to a compliant road. city inspector approves after adjustments. In Australia a Melbourne to Sydney luxury train crash near Violet Town leaves at least ten dead and many injured with dozens missing.
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West Washington Street
Ohio Department of Health
Bowling Green
State Health Department
Columbus
Paul Smith
Dan Redman
Department of Health
James Ferris
Richard C. Enzor
Shelby
Ferris
Melbourne
Australia
UPI
Sydney
Olin McAlister
Violet Town
Small Town Dilemma After Fatal Train Collision
Witnesses recalled a horrific two train crash on a single track. Peter Fennessy, traveling salesman, described carriages lifted high and burning as engines and cars collided, sparking a massive derailment and wreckage across the scene.
Speed Trap Can Be Money Maker In Small Town Finance
Wakeman and Monroeville plunged into street fine income as a budget fix. Fines from Mayor's Court funded large shares of village expenses in 1960s, with $15 000 in 1960 61 and a peak of $23 589 in 1964. Mayor Salisbury defends enforcement saying officers target only clear violations and avoid quotas.
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Wakeman
Cleveland
Paul Burns
Monroeville
Kenneth Salisbury
Salisbury
James Earl Ray seeks permission for photos in jail
James Earl Ray, facing trial for the King assassination, plans to request court approval to allow certain photographers in his jail cell. He would be paid for the pictures, with funds directed to his defense costs, and the offer could reach about 5000 dollars. In England a hospital anecdote follows about two sisters who rediscover each other while awaiting childbirth.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
James Earl Ray
W. Preston Battle
Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
United Press International
Chatam
England
Mabel King
All Saints’ Hospital
Shirley Stevens
Ohio Weekend Weather Dips From 30s to 40s
Temperatures in Ohio will average below normal from Saturday through next Wednesday. Daily highs will range from the 30s to lower 40s with nightly lows mostly in the 20s. Warmer conditions Saturday give way to a colder trend by Monday.
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United Press International
Ohio
Weather outlook with light snow in Norwalk area
Cloudy forecast with little temperature change. Snow possible late tonight into Saturday with highs in the low 30s and lows in the 20s. Outlook Sunday remains cloudy and slightly cooler with light easterly winds. Birth notices list Mr and Mrs Robert Oehling Nova a son and Mr and Mrs James Hile 157 Benedict a daughter.
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Norwalk
Robert Oehling
Nova
James Hile
Benedict
Verdict Expected Today In City Stabbing
A verdict is expected today in the trial of Joe Ramos 19 Adams St charged with the Oct 18 stabbing of George Holtz at Ernie's Bar. Closing arguments wrapped as witnesses described a bar fight with Ramos allegedly using a double edged blade leaving Holtz in critical condition.
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Joe Ramos
Adams St
George Holtz
Ronald H. Freeman
Ramos
George Cook Ford
Holtz
Mario) Castro
Castro
Toledo
Ernie
Benedict Ave
Ford
Parsons St
Larry Hersha
Jim Johnson
Francis
Newyear
Texas
Richard DeLuna
Kimmel
Robert Craig
Prospect St
Swanbeck Opposes Ohio Gross Receipts Tax
State Representative Ethel Swanbeck told the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce she would oppose the gross receipts tax proposed by Gov. Rhodes to fund an educational program. She favored a fair state income tax and taxing church property to boost education funds, and urged a larger meeting with regional retailers.
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Ethel Swanbeck
Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Ohio General Assembly
Ohio
James Rhodes
Swanbeck
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Blackbird Damage
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Great Neck
Board of Education
New York City
Queens
Hickel
Walter J. Hickel
California
Santa Barbara Channel
Interior Department
Santa Barbara
Fennessy
Chief Robertson
Greenwich
James Robertson
Donald Kochis
Robertson
Akron- Standard
Koehn
1St Infantry
Camp Kue Army Hospital
Okinawa
Namath
Jets
Far East
UPI Telephoto
DeLuna
Ernie's
A.H. Kimmel
Dr. Kimmel
Harry V. Jump
State Insurance Department
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