Nixon orders another 70000 troops withdrawn from Vietnam
President Nixon announced a further withdrawal aimed at reducing U S forces in South Vietnam to 69900 by May 1 and signaled a second move before the target date. Defense Secretary Laird said troops will stay until the POW situation is resolved.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
South Vietnam
U.S
White House
Defense
Melvin Laird
United States
Siegfried retires from pro basketball at 32
Larry Siegfried former Boston Celtic and current Atlanta Hawks star retires citing bench time as the reason and aims to coach at college or pro level. He notes he had not played in six weeks since joining Atlanta and made the decision with family and friends. Wallace enters 1972 race with Florida primary March 14 in Tallahassee surrounded by Alabama supporters.
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Atlanta
UPI
Larry Siegfried
Boston Celtic
Atlanta Hawks
Ohio State
Siegfried
United Press International
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Florida
Richard Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wallace
Tallahassee
Fla
Warrant for AWOL Army private linked to bank bombings
Federal court issues arrest warrant for Ronald Kaufman 33 sought by FBI. He is charged with maliciously attempting to damage three San Francisco banks tied to bombs in bank safety deposit boxes across three cities.
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San Francisco
UPI
FBI
U.S
Ronald Kaufman
Drug Crack Down In Ohio
Governor Gilligan declared a statewide crackdown on drug trafficking calling pushers cold blooded murderers. He pledged a positive program to marshal state resources to eliminate the drug problem in Ohio.
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Cleveland
UPI
John J. Gilligan
Ohio
Gilligan
Ohio Health Official Urges Quitting Smoking Today
Dr John Cashman director designate of the Ohio Department of Health says the best day to quit smoking is today as National Education Week on Smoking observes the theme Get ready set date and quit He adds there is no point in delaying quitting.
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Columbus
UPI
John Cashman
Ohio Department of Health
Cashman
Mileti Buys WKYC Radio Stations From NBC for 6 Million
Cleveland sports entrepreneur Nick Mileti announced his purchase of WKYC AM and FM from NBC for an estimated six million dollars. The deal cements Mileti’s entry into the broadcasting field and strengthens his local media footprint.
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Cleveland
UPI
Nick Mileti
WKYC
National Broadcasting Co
Weather turns colder with snow flurries expected
Cloudy windy and much colder today with a chance of snow flurries and highs in the 50s then a low near 27. Tonight stays cold and mostly cloudy with similar wind. Friday remains cold with 40 rising to 10 percent precip. Births include a son for Fitzpatrick of New Washington and Wright of Willard. Marriage license apps list Amburgy of Greenwich and Wise of Attica.
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Norwalk
U S Congressman Arrested by Soviet Police at Dinner
U S Rep James H Scheuer says Soviet police arrested him during a dinner at the home of Jewish scientist Alexander Lerner in Moscow. He recounts being held 40 minutes in a small room before release after officials verified his identity.
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Cleveland
UPI
Bratenahl
Marie Ogric
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Press
Ogrie
Moscow
U.S
James H. Scheuer
Israel
Scheuer
New York City
Alexander Lerner
Lerner
Soviet Union
House
U.S.S.R
KGB Secret Police
Harold Collier Retires from Ohio County Treasurer Post
Harold B. Collier, Huron County treasurer for 32 years, will not seek re election citing personal reasons. Republican Jay D. Thomas filed petitions for a third term as recorder. Also Republican Central Committee candidates John T. Lendrum and James Londot, both Norwalk men, announced bids.
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Harold B. Collier
Huron County
Jay D. Thomas
Collier
W. Main
St. Thomas
New London
Lee Hudson
Board of Elections
Norwalk
Republican Central Committee
John T. Lendrum
James Londot
Hijacked jet captured after seven hour standoff
FBI agents and Dallas police stormed a hijacked Love Field jetliner and captured Billy Gene Hurst 22 who had demanded 2 million dollars parachutes and meals for himself and crew The drama lasted six hours and thirty six minutes with hostages released as authorities closed in.
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Dallas
UPI
FBI
Billy Gene Hurst
Hurst
Houston
Flight 38
Love Field
Federal
Gordon Shanklin
U.S
City considers Wiggs shopping center water sewer request
Water and Sewer Committee recommendations on Mr Wiggs shopping center utility needs will be announced at Tuesday night's city council meeting. The vote could set a precedent for utilities outside city limits and prompt annexation if approved. Leases for 19.5 acres of Wiggs land to Wiggs Realty Co run to 2023.
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Mr. Wiggs
Water Committee
Melvin Shipley
Council
Richard Cunningham
Shipley
Wiggs Realty Co
Herman A. Zeller
Robert M. Zeller
Mesnard retracts blackmail remark in subdivision dispute
Harry Mesnard of 8 Parkridge Court retracts and clarifies a Reflector report stating he was blackmailed to sign a garage restriction. He denies using the term and says any such word, if spoken, was improper. lawsuit alleges developers built inferior houses breaching a written agreement.
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Harry Mesnard
Parkridge Court
Mesnard
Leslie W. Russell
Milan
Russell
Reflector
Fred Stewart
Two New London Men Elected to Huron County Banking Board
John M. Churella and Joseph E. Hubbard, both of New London, were elected to The Huron County Banking Co. board at the annual stockholders meeting, expanding the board from 11 to 13 members. The merger with The Savings and Loan Banking Co. of New London was completed January 1, with Hubbard named a vice president and Churella as a construction firm executive. Edwards reported 1971 activities and noted capital grew from 50 000 to 1 200 000 across 120 000 shares.
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John M. Churella
Joseph E. Hubbard
New London
Huron County Banking Co
London
Savings and Loan Banking Co
Churella
Jennings and Churella, Inc
Hubbard
John F. Ernsthausen
Paul E. Bleile
Wilbur C. Edwards
Joseph E. Geoghan
J. Raymond Gerken
Dale Olsen
McLaughlin
R.C. Price
C.J. Ruffing
C.B Thomas
Thomas P. O'Donnell
Edwards
Senior Center fires director in secret ballot vote
Norwalk Senior Center board dismissed director Ruby Heyl by 22 to in a secret ballot after a petition from board member Warren McIntyre. Interim co directors were named, Donald Yassayne elected president, and Hazel Woodworth resigned as secretary.
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Ruby Heyl
Norwalk Senior Center
Heyl
Warren McIntyre
Spring St
Margaret Zeigler
Bank St
Clara Kinney
E. Main St
McIntyre
Donald Yassayne
Lais Rd
Paul Smith Yassanne
Center
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Lake Erie
Roland Jenkins
Division of Foods, Daries and Drugs
State Agriculture Department
Ohio Wildlife Council
Mileti
Lewis Fitzpatrick
New Washington
Gerald Wright
Willard
Donald D. Amburgy
Greenwich
Marjorie T. Wise
Attica
Russ
House of Representatives
Intourist
Young Lerner
REP
Harold Collier
Robert A. Wiedemann
Ruby Hey
Lcame
Mrs. Heyl
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