Craigs 60 hour nail bed vigil begins in Ohio
Vernon E Craig a 39 year old fakir weighing 180 pounds starts a 60 hour stay on a bed of nails in Wooster Ohio to set a world record. He began at 9 am and hopes to run until 5 pm Saturday the Chamber of Commerce Building window display. Tevye and Fiddler On The Roof set Broadway record with 2845th performance surpassing Hello Dolly 2844.
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Wooster, Ohio
UPI
Vernon E. Craig
Craig
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Tevye
Broadway
Sholem Aleichem
Russia
Saxbe's Son Returns From Vietnam With Evolving Views
Marine Lt. Charles R. Saxbe, son of Ohio Senator William Saxbe, returns from Vietnam with a softened stance on the war. He credits Nixon administration efforts but stops short of endorsing the president. He notes the difficulty of rapid withdrawal and prepares for Quantico duty.
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Washington
UPI
Charles R
Rocky”’ Saxbe
Ohio
Congressional Record
Vietnam
Kent State
Jackson State
Saxbe
U.S
William B. Saxbe
America
Quantico, Va
Tatum Signs With Raiders in Multi Year Deal
Ohio State All American Jack Tatum signed a multi year contract with the Oakland Raiders. Agent Tony Razzano said terms were not disclosed and will come from Tatum or the Raiders. Tatum was the Raiders top draft pick and is practicing for the College All Star Game in Chicago.
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Chicago
UPI
Ohio State
Jack Tatum
Oakland Raiders
Tony Razzano
Dayton
Tatum
Raider
Razzano
The
Raiders
Ohio Senate backs lottery amendment for November ballot
The Ohio Senate approved a constitutional amendment ending the lottery prohibition. If the House passes it, the proposal sponsored by Sen. Ronald Motts would head to voters on the November ballot after weeks of tax bill wrangling.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio House
State Senate
House
Ohio
Ronald M. Motts
D-Parma
Nixon seeks early Peking trip amid security hurdles
Washington officials say the Nixon administration aims to arrange a presidential visit to Peking quickly to prevent any international accident from derailing the confrontation. It remains unclear when the meeting can occur as advance teams and security logistics have not yet been dispatched.
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Washington
UPI
Peking
United States
Nashville Teamster leader calls Fitzsimmons Hoffa’s lackey
Don Vestal, former challenger to Frank Fitzsimmons, declares in Cleveland that the new national Teamsters president remains under the control of imprisoned former head James Hoffa. Vestal says Fitzsimmons took orders from Hoffa for 30 years and will not break the habit.
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Cleveland
UPI
Teamster Union
Nashville
Tenn
National Teamster
Frank Fitzsimmons
James Hoffa
Fitzsimmons
Hoffa
Don Vestal
Weather Outlook Norwalk Area Mostly Sunny With Showers Likely
Mostly sunny this morning turning cloudy this afternoon with a chance of showers or thundershowers by late afternoon. High in the low 80s. Tonight possible showers or thundershowers then clearing. Lows in the upper 50s. Friday mostly sunny highs in the low 80s. Precip chance 30 percent today and tonight 10 percent Friday. Winds SW today and W tonight. Norwalk high 83 low 58. Births noted for Berlin Heights and North Fairfield.
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Norwalk
Decision Near on City Water Project Plans
City officials indicate a new water line and an elevated water tower for the northeast section are top priority projects. The proposals aim to improve supply reliability and service levels for residents and local businesses in the area.
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Herbert Krogh
Water Committee
Melvin Shipley
Krogh
Saginaw Wire Products, Inc
What A Difference An Hour Makes Sidewalk Sale
At 8 a.m. Norwalk woke slowly as Nobil's Shoes owner Jim Kansier began three day sidewalk sales. By 9:15 a.m. shoppers flocked for bargains up to 60 percent off. The sale runs 9 p.m. tonight and Friday night and 5 30 p.m. Saturday with a Plastic Magic Band concert in front of the courthouse 6 30 to 8 30 tonight and Friday.
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Norwalk
Jim Kansier
Nobil’s Shoes
Complaints Probe N W Yard as Bellevue Tensions Grow
Health officials condemned several vending machines at the Norfolk and Western Railway yards in Bellevue after complaints. Rail workers camp in tents protesting a Bellevue base instead of Port Clinton, refusing the dormitory with a $3 nightly charge. City officials weigh northeast water system upgrades, including a 750000 gallon elevated tank and a new main feed line, at an estimated cost of about 503000, funded by bonds.
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Huron and
Erie County
Norfolk and Western
Bellevue
Huron County
Clarence Ellett
Port Clinton
Water Committee
Krogh
Gasoline flash injures Monroeville youth during camp fire
Larry Scott, 18, of rural Monroeville, was burned on the face chest and arm when gasoline flashed back while he poured it on a camp fire along the Huron River. He was treated in fair condition at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital.
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Monroeville
Larry Scott
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Larry
Huron River
Maurice Farley
Two More Interested In Council Vacancy
The City Council will consider at least five candidates for the third ward councilmanic seat in an executive session Tuesday. Councilman Domenic Coletta confirmed two individuals expressing interest in filling the vacancy from George Linn Jr. resignation, but he did not name them. He will present the names at the next meeting. Melvin H. Robinson Raymond Flanagan and Richard Sipple have also told councilmen they are candidates.
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Domenic Coletta
George Linn, Jr
Coletta
Melvin H. Robinson
Raymond Flanagan
Richard Sipple
CAC Tries For Better Image In Erie Huron County
The Community Action Commission seeks an improved public image after a turbulent spring and summer. Executive Director William Lewis announces staff conduct must reflect positively on CAC, as resignations and board turmoil continue. An Office of Economic Opportunity review and a public relations push are planned to regain community support.
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Erie - Huron County
CAC
Community Action Commission
William Lewis
Lewis
Ida Sydnor
East End Center
Sandusky
Sydnor
BANG
Black Action Now Group
Sandusky High School
Wallace Reese
John Goss
James Anderson
Anderson
Stan Taylor
Norwalk
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
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Raymon Freeman
Berlin Heights
Russell Scriver
North Fairfield
N&w
United Transportation Union
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Shipley
Paul Covert
Alden E. Stilson Associates
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