Rhodes Defends Out-of-State Travel and Ohio Industry Push
Gov. James A. Rhodes defended three days of travel to Atlanta saying he paid the costs and pressed Italian industry to move to Ohio if Italy goes Communist. He disclosed a brief Wendy’s stockholder appearance and said he earned profits before governorship. Rhodes eyes Volkswagen, Goodyear uranium plans, and a potential tank plant in Lima amid state competition.
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Wendy's International
Danny Thomas
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Piketon
Pike County
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Lima
Von Braun Hospitalized in Alexandria VA
German born rocket expert Dr Werner von Braun is listed in fair condition at Alexandria Hospital after a May 14 readmission for an undisclosed ailment. He was first admitted May 5 and discharged May 10, with press liaison Bettie M. Fretz confirming his status.
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Actress Ivalyn Karras files for divorce from Alex Karras
Ivalyn Karras sues for divorce in Oakland County Circuit Court after 18 years of marriage. The couple has been separated since July and she seeks custody of their five children and a court order barring sale of the Bloomfield Hills home. Alex Karras, former Detroit Lion lineman, is living in North Hollywood and unavailable for comment.
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Four U.S. sailors believed drowned in Yokosuka boating accident
A U S Navy spokesman said four sailors from the carriers Midway and Oklahoma City may have drowned in a single boating accident after liberty May 9. Their bodies washed ashore over four days near Zushi and Kamakura outside Tokyo Bay, with two found near Kamakura and two near Zushi.
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Kamakura
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First Black Woman Elected Moderator of United Presbyterian Assembly
Thelma Davidson Adair was elected moderator of the United Presbyterian General Assembly, the first black woman to hold the church’s top elected post. Martha P. Martin of Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati was named vice-moderator, marking the first time both top posts are held by women.
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UPI
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United Presbyterian General Assembly
Martha P. Martin
Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
Ohio
General Assembly
Alabama Doctor Censured for Unpaid Bill Misconduct
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners censured Dr. Bobby Merkle of Uniontown for professional misconduct after removing stitches from a boy who could not pay a $25 bill. He retains his license and faces one year of probation with quarterly reports.
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Bobby Merkle
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Merkle
Weather outlook with scattered showers and cool nights
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Low near 50. Friday will be partly cloudy with highs 70 to 75. Rain chances 20 percent today 30 percent tonight 20 percent Friday. Winds W to SW 10 to 20 mph today then W to NW about 10 mph tonight. Also notes on temperatures humidity and celestial events followed by births and deaths.
Question on open and closed primaries across states
The piece compares Michigan open primaries allowing cross over votes with Ohio closed primaries restricting participation by party. It asks readers which primary system they prefer.
California Gov Jerry Brown wins Maryland primary in bid for Democratic nomination
The article notes Brown defeats front-runner Carter in a Maryland primary as he seeks the Democratic presidential nomination. It mentions voter opinions on open primaries and party affiliation, with calls to vote yes or no on a polling message and a late telephone vote line. Brown is described as a bachelor.
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Jerry Brown
Maryland
Jimmy Carter
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FDA recalls Sound-Off Bark Collar over dangerous shocks
Vicki Sharmay of Venice California faced a barking problem with her German shepherd and bought a Sound-Off Bark Restrainer collar. The device delivered 1800 volt shocks for loud noises and caused neck injuries. FDA announced a nationwide recall of about 3000 units. The dog healed but scarred and died later from unrelated causes. Sharmay now has two quiet dogs.
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Michale J. Conlon Washington
UPI
Vicki Sharmay
Venice
Calif
FDA
Sound-Off Co
Chatsworth
Elvis Presley draw fan frenzy in Richmond sellout
In Richmond fans line since Tuesday for Elvis Presley concert at the Richmond Coliseum with estimated crowd over 11 000. Mothers daughters teens and grandmothers wait hours to buy tickets, praising Presley as he remains dynamic after two decades in rock.
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Richmond, Va
UPI
Kitty Allen
Elvis Presley
WRVA
Allen
Kim
Presley
Aimee Reiter
Washinton
D.C
Robert Anderson
Washington, D.C
Elvis
Gas Prices Show Wide Disparity Across Regions
Patrick J. Killen reports a nationwide US survey finds vast price gaps for regular gasoline. Independent stations in major cities offer around 50 cents per gallon, while national brands charge up to 64 cents. Prices rise with demand, but lines and supply remain steady to prevent shortages.
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Arkansas
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California Automobile Club
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Open houses and events listed for Norwalk schools
Open houses at Pleasant and Benedict elementary schools start at 7 30 p.m. Norwalk High School students stage one act plays in the school auditorium at 7 30 p.m. The Blue Ribbon Committee on doubling the city income tax convenes at City Hall at 7 30 p.m.
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Benedict
Norwalk
City Hall
Dayton 22 Story Grant Deneau Building Sells For 10000
In Dayton Ohio the Grant Deneau Peamerines Building flagship downtown sold for 10000 at public auction after receivership over 7 million in debt. Goldman Bogin Fox law firm submitted the top bid. The building includes a parking garage and 200000 square feet of office space with no minimum bid on Wednesday.
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Dayton
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U.S. District Court
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Westinghouse
Auditing Corp
Goldman, Bogin and Fox
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