Nationalist Harris wins Buckeye Boys State governor race
In Athens Ohio the Buckeye Boys State election saw Nationalist Donald Harris of Sandusky defeat Federalist Robin Fry of Springfield 815 to 528 for the governorship. The event featured a split outcome with the Federalists strong in other offices. Harris is son of a state representative and Springfield tennis champ Fry is state singles champion. Edwards Morrison notes the election reflected a lively school democracy.
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Springfield
Tragedy Strikes Oregon With Weekend Traffic Toll
Last weekend brought seven deaths to Oregon. six killed in six crashes between Friday evening and Sunday night and one drowning. The fatalities match the entire prior year’s traffic toll for the city of Oregon in Lucas County.
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United Press International
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Oregon
Warm Ohio stretch with highs in 80s this week
The Ohio forecast shows highs around the 80s from Tuesday through Saturday night. Overnight lows dip to the upper 50s and lower 60s, providing mild to warm conditions across the state.
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Weather Forecast and Local Notices Brief
Generally fair and warm through Tuesday with isolated thundershowers. Highs in the upper 80s to 90s, lows 60s. Sunday 66 to 91, humidity low morning rises. Marriage licenses listed for several couples. births announced for multiple families. two deaths reported in Willard.
Cease Fire Holds Amid Reports of New Skirmishes in Middle East
United Nations cease fire held amid small scale firefights between Israeli forces and Arab holdouts. Tass claimed Israeli armored columns reached Sheikh Miskin in Syria, while Israel denied the truce violation. Israel reported mopping up snipers and battles near the Suez Canal. The spokesman cited 679 dead and 2,563 wounded in six days of fighting and noted capture of hundreds of Egyptian tanks, including T54s, with Jordanian losses estimated at 33,000 killed or wounded.
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Road Operators End Strike in Columbus
The Ohio Contractors Association and Local 18 of the International Union of Operating Engineers announced a tentative agreement ending a five week strike. The settlement clears the way to resume more than six million dollars in highway projects in Huron County.
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UPS
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Charles W. Rinehart
Ohio Con
Norwalk
A.J. Baltes, Inc
Huron County
Ohio
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Norwalk City seeks superintendent as 49 apply
About 49 applicants have sought the Norwalk City School superintendent job, with a July appointment likely after two more weeks of interviews. Applicants come from across the state and beyond, and no local candidates are being considered. The board is also taking applications for the clerk position, with none received yet.
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Holman
New London Man Gets New Trial
David R. Sheppard of New London 51 had the 1965 bad check case vacated and a new trial ordered by Judge Robert J. Vetter. At the new trial he pleaded guilty to the charge and was placed on three years probation with good behavior and no checking account requirements.
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Huron County
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Norwalk
Last Rites Held Today For Tracy
Hollywood mourns Spencer Tracy after his death in his sleep at 67 ending a 35 year film career. He won two Oscars for Captains Courageous and Boys Town with six other nominations. His estranged wife Louise and their children John 42 and Suzy 34 attended. Katharine Hepburn called mourners at the Tracy home.
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Congress to Extend Draft Through 1971 with College Pause
Congress planned to extend the military draft until 1971 while guaranteeing college men four years of uninterrupted study. Both chambers prepared to pass the compromise measure and send it to President Johnson, who was expected to sign within a few days.
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Driver Killed in Bay Shore Road Crash near Marblehead
John R. Lyons 23 of Michigan died when the convertible he drove struck two trees and a rock on Bay Shore Road three miles west of Marblehead. Injured were George Jacobsen 24 of Detroit and Brent Taylor 23 of Royal Oak. They were treated at Magreder Hospital, Port Clinton. Lyons’ body was taken to Neideker Funeral Home, Port Clinton.
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Michigan
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Royal Oak
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Riots Erupt Over Shooting In Tampa
Hundreds of Black residents clashed with police in downtown Tampa in a violent protest over the killing of a Black youth by police. One officer died of a heart attack, at least 14 injured, and Gov. Claude Kirk visited for talks with city officials.
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UPI
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Nick Nuccio
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