Ford kin joins Newley backstage at Caesar's Palace
Charlotte Ford Niarchos daughter of Henry Ford II was seen with singer Anthony Newley backstage at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas on New Year’s Day between his two shows. Newley who has separated from actress Joan Collins declined to comment on a romance though the pair were seen together often.
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Charlotte Ford Niarchos
Henry Ford II
Anthony Newley
Caesar's Palace
Las Vegas
New
Newley
Joan Collins
UPI
Agnew Praises Thailand for Fighting Communists and Supporting Vietnam
Vice President Spiro Agnew arrived in Thailand and commended its fight against Communist guerrillas at home while backing the allied effort in Vietnam. He cited Thailand’s solid support for resisting aggression and aiding its neighbor.
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Bangkok
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
Thailand
Vietnam
Agnew
Taiwan
Diddle dies at 74 after four decades at Western Kentucky
Ed A Diddle, 74, longtime Western Kentucky University basketball coach, died early Friday. His 42-year tenure turned a small teachers college into a nationwide basketball power, the Hilltoppers.
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Bowling Green
UPI
A. Diddle
Western Kentucky University
Diddle
Western ‘‘Hilltoppers
New York Transit Fares Rise 50 Percent to 30 Cents
New Yorkers face higher travel costs as subway and bus fares jump from 20 to 30 cents. Mayor John Lindsay calls the increase a tragic day and blames the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for failing in its duties after Friday's vote.
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New York
UPI
New
Light Snow Tonight and Cold Weekend Weather
Light snow tonight with a low in the teens and continued cold Sunday and Monday. Highs Sunday in the mid to upper 30s. 60 percent chance of precipitation today and tonight, 20 percent Sunday. Southwest to west winds 5 to 15 mph. Norwalk high 31 low 14. Snowfall around 0.5 inch and .06 inch precipitation. BIRTHS Mr and Mrs William Bennett Wakeman son FT. Mr and Mrs Dennis Cassidy Collins daughter FT. Mr and Mrs Gerald Oney Greenwich son FT. DEATHS Charles Oliver Thomas Okemos Michigan. Mrs Helen Mills 68 Norwalk.
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Norwalk
William Bennett
Wakeman
Dennis Cassidy
Collins
Israeli commandos snatch radar station from Egypt
Israeli commandos reportedly captured a seven ton Soviet built radar station during a raid at Ras Ghraib near Suez on December 27. The operation involved helicopters hauling the intact radar across the Gulf of Suez with air support from Israeli jets. Four Egyptians were captured and two were killed, with possible operators among the detainees. Bar Lev praised the raid as movie like in execution.
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UPS
Haim Bar-Ley
Egypt
Ras Ghraib
Suez Canal
el Morgan
Gulf of Suez
Bar-Lev
London
Inquest Set Monday On Kopechne Death At Kennedy Cape Cod
Edgartown Massachusetts authorities plan tight security for Monday’s inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death in the Kennedy driven car. The closed hearing at Dukes County Court House will include Kennedy as a potential witness and a party of police, medical experts, and party guests with limited access for reporters and the public.
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Edgartown
Mass
UPI
Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Dukes County Court House
Dominick Arena
Larksville
Kennedy
Miss Kopechne
Arena
Chappaquiddick Island
Mary Jo
Kopechne
Dukes County
Agenda of Council Announced For City of Norwalk 1970
Mayor Harold Finch will outline his program for 1970 and review 1969 accomplishments at the Norwalk City Council meeting Tuesday night. The agenda, released in advance, lists reports from officials and committees, second reading ordinances on waterline bids, city car allowance repeal, building fee updates, and rezoning changes. Third readings set ambulance service establishment and salaries, with emergency drafting. a single resolution appoints Richland Engineering Ltd. as city engineers for 1970.
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Harold Finch
Finch
Council
West Main Street
City of
Norwalk
Lais Avenue
Richland Engineering, Ltd
Federal officials eye more arrests in nationwide sports betting ring
Ten people were arrested New Year's Day in Michigan and Nevada as IRS agents halted a nine month betting probe. Warrants were readied for more arrests likely involving prominent sports figures. Jerome Dean was searched in his Las Vegas hotel room. Fritz Lindstrom and others face conspiracy charges. James Ritchie said a 23 member grand jury will hear testimony from sports figures and bookmakers.
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Jane Denison
Detroit
UPI
United States
Michigan
Nevada
Internal Revenue Service
Arizona
United Press International
Jerome
Dizzy’ Dean
Las Vegas
Fritz
Lindstrom
Phoenix
Ariz
Dean
James FE. Ritchie
U.S
Reservoir Damage Could Have Been Worse Reveals Engineer
City Engineer George R. Cunitz concludes the Norwalk Lower Reservoir collapse last July was worsened by a water restriction under the Norfolk and Western Railway, with the 98 square foot stone arch culvert causing a major bottleneck that boosted water levels and overflow.
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Norwalk
Norfolk and Western Railway
George R. Cunitz
Norwalk Creek
Cunitz
Route 20
Borrow Pit
Route 18
Bowers Pond
Nine Year Old Among New Hepatitis Case In North Fairfield
A ninth hepatitis case was reported in Huron County this morning, all among North Fairfield residents. The new case involves a nine year old child at the local elementary school. Dr. George F Linn noted incubation of 25 to 50 days and sent letters with instructions and symptoms to parents.
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Huron County Department of Health
North Fairfield
George F Linn
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