Four Civil War cannon show injures dozens at Michigan event
At Somerset Michigan during a two day national cannon and carbine event, flaming wadding from a fired shell ignited a powder keg. Forty one people were injured, seven critically, with victims treated on site and more sent to hospitals in Jackson Tecumseh and Hillsdale. Five of the critically burned were moved to the University of Michigan burn center in Ann Arbor.
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Mich
Heritage Muzzle Loaders Association
Diane Korb
Ferndale
Karen
Diane
Thomas Korb
The
Heritage Muzzle Loaders
Rifle Grounds
Jackson
Tecumseh
Hillsdale
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Rhodes Task Force Forms for Vocational Education
Ohio Governor James Rhodes creates a 16 member task force on vocational and technical education including state senator Harry Jump of Willard. The Governor's Task Force on Vocational and Technical Education will study the field and recommend modern rational education policies in Ohio.
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Columbus
Harry Jump
Willard
Ohio
James Rhodes
Baseball Needs Zip Says TV Critic Rick Du Brow
Hollywood writer Rick Du Brow argues baseball must modernize its TV and radio presentation to attract younger audiences. He cites drab visuals and clichés from announcers and suggests flashy uniforms, new vernacular, and youth-led ownership to revive interest in 1968.
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Rick DU Brow
Hollywood
UPI
Schrafft’s
57Th Street
New York
Oakland Athletics
MacWilliam Stadium
Perth Amboy
N.J
Tent Collapse At Milwaukee Event Injures 65
A sudden gust of wind toppled a large tent during Summerfest 68 in Milwaukee injuring about 65 people. Officials praised youths for holding calm as 40 were treated at hospitals and 25 at a Red Cross station. No serious injuries. a severe thunderstorm warning had been issued.
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Wis
UPI
Auburn
N.Y
Clyde Beatty -Cole Bros
Red Cross
Lake Michigan
Fire Department
William Walker
Edward Ball
Lakefront
U.S. Weather Bureau
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