Stans Fined 5000 for Campaign Finance Misdemeanors
Former Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans, Nixon’s 1972 fundraiser, was fined the maximum 5000 dollars on five campaign finance counts with no jail time. Judge John Lewis Smith noted up to five years could have been imposed. Stans claimed he acted in good faith and believed his actions were proper.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Richard M. Nixon
U.S
John Lewis Smith
Stans
U.S. tests largest underground nuke in two years at Tybo
The government set off Tybo, a potentially megaton class underground device, 2,510 feet deep at 7 am PDT near Pahute Mesa Nevada. Las Vegas felt the shock as the blast rattled doors and chandeliers for 30 seconds. No radiation leaks were detected by monitoring planes.
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Pahute Mesa
Nev
UPI
Las Vegas
Ground Zero
Viet Cong open to relations with United States
South Vietnam announces willingness to establish diplomatic ties with the United States and to host a small U.S. mission in Saigon, but demands a U.S. non interference stance in South Vietnamese affairs. Idaho potato growers face losses amid low prices, with growers nationwide torn by margins near a penny per pound despite some price uptick.
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United Press International
South Vietnam
United States
Washington
UPI
Alan Dawson
Saigon
U.S
Boise, Idaho
Priest testifies in Akron over women priests communion
The Rev. L. Peter Beebe told an Ecclesiastical Court in Akron that he did not disobey the law when he allowed two Episcopal women priests to celebrate communion at his church. Beebe faces charges under his ordinance vows and defying his bishop as the trial opens in the Diocese of Ohio at St. Paul Episcopal Church.
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Akron, Ohio
UPI
L. Peter Beebe
Beebe
Episcopal Diocese of
Ohio
St. Paul Episcopal Church
U S Sinks Three Cambodian Gunboats
The United States said American aircraft sank three Cambodian patrol boats and damaged about four others in reprisal for the Khmer Rouge capture of the Mayaguez. The Mayaguez crew consists of 39 Americans and the ship remained off Koh Tang as U S forces moved toward the area with Marines in Thailand and the carrier Coral Sea en route.
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Washington
Gulf of Siam
U.S
Koh Tang
Pentagon
Joseph Laitin
Mayaguez
Laitin
Kom-Pong Som
Thailand
Ford
United States
Coral Sea
Zoning Stunts Dominate Quiet Norwalk City Council Race
In Norwalk the June 3 primary pits Third Ward candidates William Smith and Richard Fritz for the Democratic nomination while Republican Richard L. Sipple bears the general election burden. Second Ward sees Harry Gilbert and Joseph Tengowski vying for the Republican nod with the at large seat shaping the race. Zoning debates flare in the Second Ward though candidates downplay them. Smith uses pennies to protest utility rates while Fritz critiques the stunt approach.
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Rick Reiff
William Smith
Richard Fritz
Norwalk
Richard L. Sipple
Harry Gilbert
Joseph Tengowski
Richard Pflieger
Gilbert
Tengowski
Smith
Fritz
Charter
Tucker Dies On Cruise Amid Norwalk Civic Leader Role
Paul C. Tucker 64, prominent Norwalk civic figure, died at noon on a Caribbean cruise near the Virgin Islands while celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary with wife Katherine. He led multiple community projects and served as president of Tucker Abstract and Title Insurance Co. The long-time resident was active in Boy Scouts, churches, Kiwanis, Shoestring Players, and local celebrations. His death followed recent hospital tests and an anginal attack.
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Paul C. Tucker
Norwalk
Virgin Islands
Katherine
Tucker
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Tucker Abstract and Title Insurance Co
Tricounty Firelands Area Boy Scout Council
Weather Outlook and Marriage License Notices May 14 1975
A chance of showers tonight and Thursday with highs in the 60s to 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. Precipitation probability 50 percent tonight and 60 percent Thursday, southerly winds 8 to 15 mph. Also list of marriage license applications for Gary L. Barnett Barbara J. Holtz Donald R. Trotter and Daiga Hangars, all Norwalk.
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Gary L. Barnett
Norwalk
Barbara J. Holtz
Donald R. Trotter
Daiga
Opinion Line asks if US should act to recover Mayaguez from Cambodia
Readers weigh possible military action with 65.8 percent saying yes and 34.2 percent saying no. Voices cite strength and risk of broader war, while a minority fears more wars and nuclear conflict. Voters urged to call in by midnight on zoning in Norwalk for apartment construction questions.
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United States
Mayaguez
Cambodia
U.S
China
Russia
Norwalk
Norwalk Faces Apartment Shortage As Builders Seek Zoning
Norwalk planners weigh two projects for 170 new apartments amid scarce land. Hallmar Construction and Richard Opper Inc seek rezoning for 80 units on Woodlawn Avenue and 90 on Corwin, while three other proposals add 109 units including elderly low income housing.
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Norwalk
Corwin
Rose Avenue
North West Street
Chestnut
Hallmar Construction Co
Cleveland
Richard Opper
Opper
Norwalk Board Urged to Rename Junior High in Honor of Storer
Sheriff John Borgia led a three member delegation requesting the change to Norwalk Junior High in honor of the late T R Storer who taught there for 40 years. The board promised a decision at the June meeting with further discussion at Tuesday night’s session.
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Norwalk Junior High School
T.R. Storer
Board of Education
Edward Still
John Borgia
Borgia
Storer
Norwalk
Stanley Pohl
Robert Williams
Storer Junior High
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Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
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