Stolen Truck Recovered After Akron Robbery Attempt
A pickup stolen from Norwalk Furniture was found in Akron after an attempted armed robbery. One suspect, who gave the name Henry Gratton of Akron, was captured. the truck belonged to Paul Daugherty of Norwalk. Also noted are details of railroad group meeting, a purse theft at Friendly Corners Bar, a Clarksfield Halloween party, a New London fire, and a Townsend Collins Halloween event with parade plans and donations.
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Norwalk Furniture
Akron
Henry Gratton
Paul Daugherty
Main St
Friendly Corners
Townsend Ave
Diane Coder
Vinewood St
Vicky Frayer
Spine St
Collins
Townsend
Hartland
Collins Post Office
Townsend Fire Hall
Wickes Lumber Co
Townsend Firebelles
Hand Found On Street Near Ravenna Shocks County
Two young girls discovered a human hand on a street near Ravenna. Deputies said the hand appeared exposed for about two weeks and may have been dug up by an animal. It was sent to FBI labs for testing. A sheriff’s posse searched the area but found no further clues.
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Ravenna
UPI
Here
Portage County Sheriff's Office
Charles Yannis
FBI Laboratories
Sheriff's Office
Yannis
New Chief Acting Attorney General Bork Leaves Justice Dept
Robert H. Bork departs the Justice Department after serving as acting attorney general following Elliot Richardson resignation and William Ruckelshaus firing. The reshuffle follows President Nixon dumping Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
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Robert H. Bork
Justice Department
Elliot Richardson
William Ruckelshaus
Nixon
Archibald Cox
UPI
Detroit Gears Up for Restored 1901 Streetcar Return
A Detroit trolley restoration group will operate a 1901 Brooklyn convertible streetcar on a half mile of Penn Central track along the riverfront next June. The project aims to attract tourists, boost downtown activity, and connect pedestrian hubs. The car, purchased for 3000 dollars, will be restored with Ford and GM support. funding seeks 30000 dollars for a geodesic car barn.
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Detroit
UPI
Brooklyn
Penn Central
Alexander Pollock
Michigan Transit Museum
Carver
Mass
Ford Motor Co
Rochester
N.Y
General Motors
Pollack
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Railway Buffs
Firelands' Area Railway Historical Association
Firelands
Joseph F. Krauter
Norwalk
John C. Liske
Oak Harbor
Robert W. Kelley
Sandusky
Roger Esker
Clarksfield
New London
Wilbur Urich
River Road
Urich
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Kroger
Man
Sun
Norwalk Kroger
U.S. Govt
People's Choice
Ajax
U.S. Gov't
Kroger Bologna
Kroger Wieners
Eckrich
Eckrich Wieners
Feahou
Jima
Ean
Herrud
Milan Ave
Kroger Garden
Sweet Peas
Cans
BTL
Welch
Brooks Catsup
Kraft Miracle Whip
Frozen Lyden Farm Bon
San x
San
T.V. Sans-Pour
EGGO
Pride
Jar
Appian Way Pizza
Kroger Saltines
Pleezer
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