Labor Day weekend powers travel as summer ends
The nation enters a three day Labor Day weekend with warm weather and busy roads. Officials fear up to 460 holiday traffic deaths as vacationers rush to finish summer plans before Monday midnight. The observance began at 6 p m Friday and continues through Monday.
Fresno Bee newsmen jailed for contempt over sources
Four Fresno Bee journalists began indeterminate jail terms after refusing to disclose a confidential source. George Gruner Ombudsman Jim Bort and reporters William Patterson and Joe Rosato surrendered after the state Supreme Court rejected a new hearing and Justice Rehnquist denied a stay. The case stems from a 1974 grand jury transcript about bribery involving a city official and a land developer.
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Fires Reported In August In Norwalk Cityhoot
August fire activity in Norwalk totaled seven incidents with total losses limited to 1200 dollars. Damages included 600 at Mead Avenue 200 at Cline Street and 400 at Janesville Manufacturing. Fire Prevention Bureau to inspect north end as school inspections begin later this month. Fire Chief McGuckin says hydrant testing will resume next week and residents should curb water use when pumpers are operating. Discolored water can be flushed by briefly running taps. Fire crews staffed Huron County Fair and Airport air show duties.
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Cleveland radio station WJW sold for about 2.5 million
Storer Broadcasting sells WJW Miami Beach station to a local company led by the Cleveland Browns owner and the current general manager. The new firm's stockholders include NFL owner Arthur B. Modell and WJW General Manager Richard P Bremkamp.
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Holiday travel toll eyed as NSC predicts up to 460 deaths
The National Safety Council estimates 13.1 billion miles driven over the weekend could yield 360 to 460 fatalities and 15,000 to 18,000 disabling injuries, with 4.2 deaths per 100 million miles traveled.
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National Safety Council
Safety Council
Custom Tilling Offers Fall Garden Tilling
Fall tiling option promoted by Joseph Briehl invites customers to call 668 3132 between 9 AM and 7 PM daily for details on spring soil prep and early garden readiness.
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