Ohio State Fair weather dampens turnout and fatal ride fall
Rainy weather at the Ohio State Fair kept attendance low and forced the postponement of the International Hot Air Balloon Race. A fatal sky car ride accident occurred as Marvin O. Dawson, 41, fell 32 feet from the Sky Glider while with his two daughters. The incident happened when he slipped under a restraining bar over Cardinal Isle. Thirty-one Highway Department pickups will patrol Ohio highways this weekend under a motorist services program.
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Columbus
UPI
Marvin O. Dawson
Dawson
Cardinal Isle
Highway Department
Ohio
J. Phillip Richely
Ridhley
Parents Boycott Busing Ties Up Savannah Schools
Hundreds of Savannah parents boycott busing amid desegregation changes as absenteeism spikes to about 50 percent. A federal court approved a plan placing about 21 500 students on buses in a district of 39 000. Dr Darnell L Brawner called the action very effective.
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United Press International
Savannah
Darnell L. Brawner
Seven Family Slain in Arizona Domestic Tragedy
In Phoenix a mother and her five children and son-in-law were shot to death in their home during a domestic quarrel. John Freeman, 45, an upholstery shop owner from Scottsdale, was captured nearby with minor gunshot injuries. He was hospitalized and jailed. The victims were Mrs. Novella Bentley 42 Pamela 16 Frank Martin 18 Tracy 1 Charlotte 9 months Adam 2 Tina 8. A daughter escaped staying with friends. Police noted the suspect was a frequent visitor and carried cash and an airline ticket to Tucson.
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Phoenix, Ariz
UPI
John Freeman
Scottsdale
Ariz
Maricopa County Hospital
Novella Bentley
Pamela
Frank Martin
Four pilots foil hijack on Eastern Airlines flight
Four airline pilots restrained a 20 year old Cuban refugee Juan Miguel Borges Guerra aboard Eastern Airlines 727 jetliner Eastern 933 from Chicago to St Thomas via Miami. He threatened to kill a Chicago stewardess Lena Dahlstrom with a homemade icepick unless flown to Cuba. The plane carrying 74 passengers and six crew was halted minutes before landing at Miami International Airport.
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UPI
Eastern Airlines
Cuba
Juan Miguel Borges Guerra
EAL
Lena Dahlstrom
Chicago
Eastern
St. Thomas
Virgin Island
Miami International Airport
Nixon rejects excess profits tax on corporations
A White House official said President Nixon will not impose an excess profits tax during or after the 90-day wage price rents freeze. The official called such a tax a very bad idea as it would deter business efficiency and productivity.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
White House
Weather and notices from Norwalk area
Considerable cloudiness and warm humidity through Sunday with a 30 percent chance of thundershowers. Highs upper 70s to low 80s, lows near 70. Marriage licenses issued for Smith Schnurr Hitch Johnson Martin Schafer. Births Hoyt boy. Death March 72 at 159 Whittlesey Ave.
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Norwalk
Clemens H. Smith
Peru
Farmer
Beatrice F. Schnurr
Keith S. Hitch
Lansing
Mich
Elizabeth D Johnson
Donald C. Martin
Attica
Carpenter
Carolyn J. Schafer
Willard
Elyria Youth on Drugs Leaps to Death
Barry A. Wachtler an 18 year old Elyria resident on heroin charges leaped from a Lorain County Courthouse balcony after being sentenced to 1 to 5 years. He told the judge heroin leads to jail hospital and death. His father Carl A. Wachtler blamed pushers and the courts for the tragedy.
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Elyria
Elyria, Ohio
UPI
Barry A. Wachtler
Lorain County
Wachtler
Carl A. Wachtler
Old Grads Thrill City Fans In Historic Charity Game
Former Norwalk High and St Paul grads from the 1940s and 1950s dominated the charity football night at Whitney Field. Steve Missler scored a 65 yard touchdown for St Paul, with Chris Amato and Alex Koslow showcasing passing and arm strength. The senior line’s hard-hitting play captivated fans, as the game raised funds to pay for new lights.
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Whitney Field
Steve Missler
St. Paul
Chris Amato
Missler
Norwalk
Alex Koslow
Bob Berry
St. Paul’s
Jim Spettle
Truckers
Eva Peron’s body returns to Juan Peron in Madrid
In Madrid the body of Eva Durate Peron known as Evita was delivered to Juan Peron after 16 years. Embassy sources said Peron showed no tears as he signed for the remains in a hall at his home. The body was described as in perfect condition with minor bruises from movement.
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Madrid
UPI
Juan Peron
Eva
Eva Durate Peron
Peron
Evita
Argentina
Rome
Jorge Rojas Silveyra
Rojas Silveyra
Study Shows TV Violence May Spur Aggressive Kids
Washington researchers at the APA convention report violence on television may contribute to aggressive behavior in many normal children and disturbed youths. Liebert and Baron cite growing scientific evidence that TV violence guides actions and may influence children across many situations.
Pollution perils Lincoln Memorial with Savestone treatment
UPI reports pollution threatens marble at the Lincoln Memorial turning it to an Alka Seltzer like tablet. Park service to apply Savestone from NYU to preserve the monument about a century, noting a 0.32 inch shrink since 1922 and warning of further deterioration if untreated.
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Washington
UPI
Lincoln Memorial
National Park Service
University of New York
Department of Restoration
Wallace Helies
Savestone
Park Department
Kenneth Eisenberg
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