Crime up 15 percent in first quarter of 1974
FBI statistics show serious crime rose 15 percent nationwide in the first three months of 1974 with suburban and rural areas, and smaller cities under 25,000, posting the biggest gains. Violent crime up 4 percent, property crime up 16 percent, and larceny, burglary, and auto theft rising as well.
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Washington
UPI
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
South
Uniform
William Saxbe
Classified Ads Spotlight The Great American Way
A promotional note touts classifieds as the best way to sell anything. It invites readers to dial 662 4241 for an ad writer to craft a message. The tone mimics a shopping guidance feature common in mid century papers.
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Dial
Administration Mulls Ending GI Bill Plan
Congressional and administration sources say the GI Bill of Rights may be dropped in the future to balance the budget. They stress no cuts for those who already served, but cite wartime end, volunteer force, and modern pay parity as reasons to end the program. The VA spends about 14 billion annually on four major benefits.
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Warren L. Nelson Washington
UPI
Alliance Quarantined After Chemical Blasts
Northern Alliance Ohio remains under quarantine after Sunday night explosions at the Universal Coop Chemical Plant. Explosives released toxic fumes during a storm, prompting evacuations and restricting access to authorized personnel. Damage could reach $1 million. some residents treated for smoke inhalation, none hospitalized.
Legion Elects Sandusky Man Commander at Ohio Convention
Howard Henrichsen of Sandusky was elected commander of the Ohio American Legion at the annual convention. W. Dean School of Columbus was named first vice president and Robert L. Kipstine of West Milton was elected second vice president.
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Columbus
UPS
Howard Henrichsen
Sandusky
Ohio American Legion
W. Dean School of Columbus
Robert L. Kipstine
West Milton
Negotiations Resume In Lordstown GM Strike
Negotiations were to resume in Lordstown Ohio today between UAW Local 1112 and General Motors Corp as a strike over local issues continues. The Vega assembly line is the only one in the United States and production is halted with about half of the 2,800 fabricating plant workers to be laid off early this week. The union has operated eight months without a contract due to unresolved grievances.
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Lordstown
Ohio
UPI
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors Corp
Vega
United States
Two Suspects Apprehended by Norwalk Police
Norwalk police arrested a man and woman on Friday sought by Bellevue Police for allegedly being quick change artists. The woman, 23, from Clyde, and the man, 22, from Lakeside, were handed over to Bellevue authorities after being spotted downtown.
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Norwalk
Bellevue
Clyde
Lakeside
Prisons Strike Expands Across Ohio State Facilities
The Ohio prison and mental health strike widens with Teamsters sanction amid calls for a 35 cent pay raise. Workers at Lebanon, Chillicothe, Lucasville, Mansfield, Grafton, Massillon, and Columbus facilities join the walkout as guards and staff protest pay and red tape. National Guardsmen assist Lucasville as talks stall.
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Ohio
The
Teamsters Union
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Chillicothe
Athens Mental Health Center
Apple Creek State Institute
Hawthornden State Hospital
Akron
Broadview Center
Cleveland
Ohio National Guardsmen
Lucasville
Joint Legislative Conference Committee
James Magas
Teamsters Local 796
Destructive Storms Roar Across Midwest And Chicago
Severe winds and tornadoes ripped through Michigan and nearby states as a high heat wave broke in Chicago. At least two people were killed, a Northwest Orient 747 was spun by gusts at O’Hare, boats overturned on Lake Michigan, and several injuries occurred from downed trees and power lines.
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United Press International
Chicago
Lower Michigan
Oakland County
Mich
Sanilac County
Coast Guard
Lake Michigan
O’hare International Airport
O’hare
Battallion
Stanley Larsen
Pontiac
Ill
Terre Haute
Ind
Cherubusco
Fort Wayne
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Houston
Tex
Vicksburg
Miss
Alexandria
Panel Ethics Key To Preventing Future Watergates
The Senate Watergate committee released a 2,217 page final report urging higher ethical standards for leaders and proposing new campaign laws and a watchdog to supervise election spending. It named many participants but did not discuss Nixon's role, citing ongoing impeachment discussions in the House.
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Clay F. Richards
Washington
UPI
Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
White House
House of Representatives
Senate
Sam J. Ervin
North Carolina
John W. Dean
Ronald L. Ziegler
Howard Hughes
Ford Celebrates 61st Birthday With Family at Home
Vice President Gerald R. Ford marked his 61st birthday with homemade ice cream cake and champagne as he spent a quiet day with his family at their suburban home. The plane crew also opened champagne aboard en route to Washington.
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Washington
UPI
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Farm And City- Prepare For Vacation
John K. Wells advises pre trip precautions including first aid kit, insect repellent such as Off, treated clothing options, and proper mixing guides. He warns against mosquitoes ticks and disease risks, urging community mosquito control and removal of standing water to protect families on vacations.
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John K. Wells
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Tulsa
Okla
UPI Telephoto
Starview Drive
West
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Alliance
Legion
Sandusky Man
Milan Ave
Ohio Blackbelt Academy
Whittlesey
Joe Ashley
State Corrections Department
Aisley
Spiro T. Agnew
P.O
Norwalk, Ohio
Sandusky Drive
Sandusky, Ohio
Flickinger Insurance Agency
Flickinger
Citizens Bank
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