Washington Merry-Go-Round Klassen's Baronial Lifestyle
Postmaster General Elmer Klassen uses public funds to fuel a baronial lifestyle including two chauffeurs and entertaining at postal headquarters. Taxpayers cover a $50 000 dining setup plus a cook and waiter. A memo objected to a massive pedestal dining table and implied future costs. Klassen swapped a Lincoln for a modest Chevy Caprice while seating was altered for his size.
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Elmer Klassen
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Saxbe Nervy Yet Popular Wife Defends Attorney General
Dolly Saxbe defends William Saxbe amid controversy over remarks about Patricia Hearst and Nixon era actions. She says he speaks for himself not the Justice Department, praises his appointment, and notes the couple’s 34 year marriage with three children.
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Ashbrook introduces bill to halt railroad line abandonments
Congressman John M. Ashbrook of Ohio seeks to block abandonments until June 30, 1976. Three Huron County lines face possible closure including Baltimore and Ohio north of Willard to Sandusky, Penn Central east of Norwalk to Lorain County, and Akron Canton and Youngstown through Greenwich and New London into Lorain County. Also notes a Rabies clinic planned in Norwalk with dates pending. Most recent cases involve skunks and bats. dogs should be immunized due to contact with wild animals.
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Wakeman Homecoming Preview Plans Festival July 26 28
Wakeman’s Homecoming Committee schedules a three day festival from July 26 to 28 with a street dance Friday night a homecoming ball and parade followed by choosing the queen and court on Saturday. Western Reserve district high school girls may compete in events amid rides water fights bike race tractor pull art show and pie baking contest led by Mr and Mrs Art Jackson.
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Frohman to discuss Put-in-Bay history at Firelands talk
Charles E. Frohman of Sandusky will explain Put-in-Bay with slides from his book when the Firelands Historical Society meets Wednesday at Norwalk Senior Center. Frohman, a trustee and past president of the Ohio Historical Society, will also discuss heritage awards for families with 100 years of continuous ownership.
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Sandusky
Put-in- Bay
Firelands Historical Society
Norwalk Senior Center
W. Main St
Frohman
The
Ohio Historical Society
Police Plan Bicycle Program in Norwalk
Juvenile Officer John Short announces a 7 30 p m bicycle safety program for adults and teens in Norwalk City Council chambers. The free event covers the new bike law and safe operation with a film and literature, following completed school safety programs that distributed copies of the law.
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John Short
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Men Square Off In Cafe Fight at Vanson's Restaurant
In Monroeville two men fought early Saturday at Vanson's Restaurant on U S 20 over a motorcycle race desire. James W. Koch, 30, 27 Bouscau Ave Apt D, was arrested for disorderly conduct. the other man's name was withheld as he was not arrested. The clash occurred around 3 a.m. with exchanged words and punches before the pair parted peacefully.
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Vanson
U.S. 20
James W. Koch
Bouscau Ave
Apt. D
Two Girls Caught In Thefts In Norwalk Area
Two theft cases involve juveniles in Norwalk and nearby Monroeville with charges to be filed in Juvenile Court. A 13 year old took four pairs of shorts from Spector's Junior Department Store and dropped them outside before being stopped. A 15 year old from rural Monroeville attempted to steal a $24.99 AM FM radio from Mason's Discount Department Store after being denied a return without a sales slip. A grease fire incident occurred at a Norwalk residence but was quickly extinguished. Army Sgt Trent E Click, son of Willard residents, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division in Aschaffenburg Germany as a tracked vehicle mechanic.
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Trent E. Click
Trent Click
Willard
3Rd Infantry Division
Aschaffenburg
Click
64Th Armor
Cordelia
Lost pet owner urged to contact finder now
Don’t rely on luck. If you found a pet, respond to a Lost ad in Classified to reunite with the owner. Call 662-4241 to share location and details and help return the animal.
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