Fourth of July Memories of a Simpler America
A personal reminiscence recalls childhood Fourth of July summers with cows, swimming in Main Creek, croquet, firework displays, and informal free time. The author contrasts carefree rural childhoods with modern safety conscious celebrations and longs for those days.
Milan Board Approves Backflush Water Filtering Plans
Milan's Board of Public Affairs received an EPA letter approving proposed backflush water filtration plans for the filtration plant. Engineers Finkbeiner Pettis and Strout prepared the plan. The board also approved a concrete block partition to create a laboratory room for water tests at a cost under $500.
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New York City Sees 16 Million Visitors in 1974
Preston Robert Tisch cites 16 million visitors to New York City in 1974, with 1.6 million from abroad, and a total visitor expenditure of about 1.25 billion dollars.
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New York City
Preston Robert Tisch
N.Y
Firelands Four-Wheel Rodeo Weekend Event
The annual Firelands Independence Rodeo for four-wheel-drive vehicles runs at the Firelands Four-Wheel Drive Association course on Lovers Lane Road over the holiday weekend. Saturday begins 8:30 a.m. with men's drag races. hillclimbs start 1 p.m. Evening prize presentations. Sunday features obstacle races and trophies. Spectator fees 2 dollars adults, 50 cents children ages 5 to 12. under four free. Camping 10 dollars advance, 15 at gate. Competitors pay 10 dollars in advance, 12 at gate.
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Cyclist Helps Stop Suspects In Holdup in Milton
A 21 year old Dorchester man spotted a drug store holdup at Clover Drug Store on Central Avenue Milton. He followed the getaway car through heavy traffic and blocked it with his Harley causing the suspects to stop. Police arrested William J. Daugherty and Gary Lee Goodrich who faced $25 000 bail.
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Hull
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Sheffield Road
Roslindale
Gary Lee Goodrich
Canton
Ohio
Lawsuit Filed In Crash Of 2 Cycles
Vernon L. Gibson sues David E. Moore in Huron County Common Pleas for damages from a July 4 1974 motorcycle crash on Fitchville River Road injuring John Gibson 17. John seeks 35000 and Vernon 5000 with a jury trial requested.
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Vernon L. Gibson
Wakeman
John
David E. Moore
New London
Moore
John Gibson
Fitchville River Road
Phillip M. White Jr
Norwalk
Gibsons
Truckerette Wins Drill Competition At Toledo
Annette Horner 15 James St. winner of a university drill down contest in Toledo beating 40 rivals. Norwalk High Truckerettes joined 19 teammates at a week camp by the U S Drill Team Association. They earned 46 ribbons and were named most improved corps from nine high schools.
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James St
University of Toledo
Miss Horner
Norwalk High
Ease Your Life with Want Ads Dial 668 3771
A prompt to use want ads to rent sell or hire with a single contact number 668 3771 for an ad writer. The message emphasizes practical classifieds services and immediate assistance.
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Jobless Rate Drops in June to 8.6 Percent
The Labor Department reports the national unemployment rate fell 0.6 points to 8.6 percent in June. Despite the decline, a surge of students entering the labor market kept total joblessness unchanged from May, with analysts noting the drop was small and may indicate a halt in rising unemployment.
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UPI
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