Debt ceiling fight clouds $29.3 billion request
Congress faces resistance to the administration’s push for a higher debt limit and a one-year extension sought by Treasury Undersecretary Paul Volcker. House Ways and Means members suggest the increase may fail, risking a half trillion dollars in red for the nation. Deputies also report Ohio lottery tickets could go on sale by mid August with a possible million dollar drawing by year end. William A. Lavelle wins unanimous re‑election as state Democratic chairman amid ouster rumors from Glenn supporters.
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Rhodes vetoes TV debate with Gilligan in 1974 campaign
WCPO-TV reports former Gov James A Rhodes will not debate Gov John J Gilligan during the 1974 gubernatorial campaign. Rhodes, eight years in office and Republican nominee, sent a letter saying he has no plans to debate. Gilligan, a Democrat, had indicated willingness to debate.
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Violence erupts outside RFK Stadium during Jackson Five concert
Reports say more than 50 people were injured when youths hurled bottles outside Robert F. Kennedy Stadium during a Jackson Five show. Police arrested 43 on various charges. At least two were hospitalized and 56 treated for bruises and cuts from broken glass.
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UPI
Agnew Declines Comment During Private Athens Visit
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew arrived in Athens and, at the Hilton Byzantine cafe, refused to discuss the nature of his business in Greece. He said he is here on a private visit and not a tourist, citing a busy schedule and no time for sightseeing unless required by business.
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Bengals Denied Injunction Over WFL Contract Signing
UPI reports Cincinnati District Judge David S. Porter denied the Bengals request for a preliminary injunction to bar future WFL signings. The ruling followed Cincinnati middle linebacker Bill Bergey’s 1976 contract with the Virginia Ambassadors of the WFL.
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Italians Approve Divorce Referendum Overwhelmingly
In Italy a national referendum backed divorce by 59.1 to 40.9 percent with over 32 million voters. Premier Mariano Rumor and the Christian Democrats faced a potential resignation though the party aimed to delay action to protect its influence against the Vatican and church hierarchy.
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Weather outlook and two marriage license notices
A weather summary notes a chance of showers or thundershowers by evening with highs in the upper 70s today, then clearing Wednesday with cooler highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Norwalk forecast shows 65 high and 45 low with 30 percent today and 70 percent tonight. Marriage licenses: Gregory L. Hartz and Barbara D. Hamons both of Willard. Richard O. Torp of South Haven and Marcia E. Miller of New London.
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Willard
Barbara D. Hamons
Richard O. Torp
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Marcia E. Miller
New London
White House Gift Controversy Over Saudi Jewels
Washington Post columnist Maxine Cheshire charged that three jewelry items given to Mrs. Nixon and her daughters by Saudi royalty were unrecorded by the White House gifts unit for about two years. A presidential aide said all gifts were registered, and the unit notes gifts given to the First Family are public property under constitutional rules.
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Faisal
Fire damages attic and second floor at 31 Main St
James and Ethel Bolding’s home at 31 Main St suffered attic and second floor fire damage after a 7 p.m. blaze likely from attic wiring. Firefighters searched rubble, with heavy water damage on the first floor. Loss estimated around 10 000 dollars. neighbors reported observing smoke.
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Nixon Watergate transcripts hit Norwalk stands in small bid
First paperback shipment of Nixon Watergate transcripts arrived at Bob's Newsstand in Norwalk selling Dell edition for 2.45. Only 10 copies were received and three sold in two hours. Other outlets reported no copies. Bantam also plans a competing edition.
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Lawsuit Over Retirement Pay Settled in Huron County
Huron County will pay 6901.61 in back payments penalties and costs to the Public Employer Retirement System in return for PERS dropping its claim for 10772.23 in interest. County Prosecutor William W. Owens announced the settlement ends a suit over a 17673.84 bill from PERS. The deal requires the commissioners to cover the principal from 1942 onward plus 441.15 in penalties and 50 in administrative costs with court costs split.
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Norwalk Junior High Hosts Annual Music Department Concert
The music department at Norwalk Junior High presents its annual concert at 7 30 in the junior high gym. The Planning Commission meets at 7 30 in council chambers. Dollars For Scholars solicits donations door to door from 6 to 8. The Norwalk Board of Education convenes at 8 in Norwalk City Schools offices.
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