Ohio Loses VW Bid as Rhodes Eyes Japan
Gov. James A. Rhodes said Ohio lost Volkswagen to Pennsylvania for a Brook Park tank plant and has invited Toyota Honda and Nissan to consider Brook Park. He did not abandon Brook Park and hinted VW could reopen talks if Pennsylvania falters.
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Hearst Takes Fifth in LA Pre trial Hearing
Patricia Hearst refused to answer questions about the 1975 arrest and the 1974 May shooting at a Los Angeles sporting goods store after invoking the Fifth Amendment during a brief appearance with William and Emily Harris. She was returned to a San Diego correctional facility with July 26 court date set. Robert W. Gibbons in Ohio was convicted of falsification and practicing law without a license after posing as a lawyer to a minor. Sentencing postponed for probation report.
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Hughes Will Mystery Deepens With Gene Meter Strip Clue
A deciphered number on a gene meter strip may link a sealed envelope to Howard Hughes and his alleged will. An attorney said digits match a machine at the Hughes-owned Las Vegas hotel and relate to the 1968 date of the will, suggesting the document’s authenticity.
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UPI
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Las Vegas
Ice chunks fall from sky puzzle Denver couple affected
In Denver two basketball sized ice chunks struck a couple, leaving Fran Peterson with an eight inch hole in her roof. Police question how the ice arrived, noting FAA inspectors may investigate and city officials have contacted the agency.
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Hays Receives Backing From District Democratic Chairs
Nine Democratic district chairmen express support for Rep Wayne Hays amid a Washington scandal. They pledge full backing in this election and any future races, as Hays confirms a personal relationship with Elizabeth Ray, an aide on the House Administration Committee.
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UPI
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House Administration Committee
Weather update Mostly cloudy with rain tonight
Mostly cloudy conditions with periods of rain and a chance of thundershowers tonight. Lows 55 to 60. Sunday brings variable cloudiness and a chance of showers with highs near 70. Rain chances near 100 percent today, 80 tonight, 50 Sunday. southeasterly winds 10 to 18 mph tonight.
Public Opinion Splits on School Bus Safety
A Friday poll asks whether children are safe on school buses. 51.4 percent say yes, citing various views on driver skill and discipline while 48.6 percent vote no, criticizing training and other drivers’ behavior. The notice provides two voting lines and call-in numbers.
Debbie Pisko Crowned Poppy Queen at Norwalk Festival
Debbie Pisko was crowned 1976 Poppy Queen at Norwalk High School after a pageant that named Judy Spaar First Runnerup and Helen Kluding as last year’s Queen. Pisko, a Norwalk High senior and former Homecoming queen, thanked judges and the audience as she accepted the crown amid tears.
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Mene
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Darla Duchaney
Annette Horner
Melanie Austin
Vera Claytor
Sandy Hart
Melodie Mason
Tamyra Armstrong
Penny Smith
Nancy Ensminger
Ernest Pisko
Parsons St
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National Honor Society
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Eagles Hall
Parsons Street
CUNY Braces For Shutdown After $15 Million Payroll Failure
Flat broke, City University of New York closes doors to 270,000 students effective midnight. Chancellor Kibbee cites budget overspend and unpaid staff as 18,000 faculty face furloughs while 20,000 seniors may miss June graduation. MAC sues Moody’s after rating downgrade.
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Richard Silk
NEW York
UPI
City University of New York
Robert J. Kibbee
Kibbee
CUNY
Irwin H. Polishook
Norwalk Police Ball and Poppy Festival Weekend
The Policeman's Ball hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police runs 9 to 1 tonight at the Norwalk National Guard Armory. The Poppy Festival takes place all weekend. Memorial Day garbage and schedule notes affect collection days with Monday’s gray day moved to Tuesday and Friday pickups shifted to Saturday.
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Norwalk
Seattle couple awarded 7500 for lost family films
Edwin and Virginia Mieske won 7500 in Superior Court after a Bartell drugstore employee allegedly misplaced reels of family films including memories of a honeymoon, weddings, holidays, and children's sports events. A janitor's disposal was cited as a possible cause, while defense argued damages only covered film costs.
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UPI
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Virginia Mieske
Bartell
Pastor Larry May to Speak at Norwalk Memorial Day Service
The Rev. Larry K. May will headline Memorial Day Services in Norwalk at the parking lot north of City Hall on Monday. He has led Paul’s United Church of Christ in Bellevue for eight years and serves on the Bellevue Hospital Board of Trustees and as Moderator of the Ohio Conference United Church of Christ.
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