Olympics Suspended After Israeli Village Attack
The 1972 Munich Games were paused after Arab militants breached the Israeli quarter, killing two Israelis and taking nine captive. Wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg and referee Joseph Gottfreund died defending the complex, as West German authorities and Israel sought hostage release and world leaders urged intervention.
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Moshe Weinberg
UPI
Darrell Mack
Munich
Olympic Village
Joseph Gottfreund
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Golda Meir
Willy Brandt
Bonn
Seck Babacar
Tuvia Sokolsky
Moshe Wienberg
Weather and Local Notices From Norwalk Area
Partly sunny and cool today with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Not so cool tonight with lows upper 40s to mid 50s and west winds 5 to 10 mph. Possible rain 10 to 20 percent, mainly tonight and Wednesday, with Wednesday highs 70 to 75. Norwalk temps 68/44, humidity ranges, no precipitation. Births list three area couples and hospitals. Deaths note five residents with ages and towns.
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Norwalk
Cleveland Mayor Near Deal to Bring Floating Hotels
Mayor Ralph Perk said he was very close to an agreement to bring one or more passenger ships to Cleveland for use as floating hotels on Lake Erie, potentially boosting tourism and conference capacity.
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Cleveland
UPI
Ralph Perk
Lake Erie City
World condemns Munich Olympic attack as outrageous
UPI reports the United States and lawmakers condemn the Arab guerrilla raid on the Israeli Olympic quarters as callous and barbaric. President Nixon and Secretary Rogers voice horror and outrage, urging continued games only after resolution.
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Washington
UPI
United States
White House
Nixon
William P. Rogers
U.S
Munich
Congress
George S. McGovern
Rogers
San Clemente
Calif
Ronald L. Ziegler
City blames Squire Sanders for delays in Norwalk legal work
City officials led by Mayor Wayne Goodsite attack Squire, Sanders and Dempsey over delays in preparing the bond indenture for a 115000 dollar parking lot and legislation on proceeds from the Norwalk electric sale. Auditor Douglas Colvin plans to shop for a Cincinnati firm noted as a field specialist.
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Squire, Sanders and Dempsey
Norwalk
Wayne Goodsite
Douglas Colvin
Cleveland Law Firm
Municipal Electric
Colvin
State
Cincinnati
West Main
South Hester
John Ernsthausen
David Rowlinson
Rowlinson
Goodsite
Securities and Exchange Commission
Ohio Edison Company
Spitz Guarded Behind Scenes at Munich Olympic Farewell
Mark Spitz, famed Jewish American swimmer with seven gold medals, was kept under guard by U.S. military police as Arab guerrilla threats loomed over his planned finale. Nearly 1,000 reporters and bystanders filled the press center lounge while Spitz hesitated to speak, citing the tense security climate and the tragedy surrounding Israeli teammates.
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Olympic Village
Moshe Sta
Mark Spitz
United States
Munich
U.S
UPI
California
Spitz
Justice Douglas Questions Legality of Vietnam War
New York United Press International report quotes Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas stating the Vietnam War may be unconstitutional because Congress holds the power to declare war. He notes a ruling could affect draft participation and discusses international perceptions of the United States.
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New York
UPI
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Congress
Douglas
Cbs-Tv
United States
Ghenghis Khan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
McGovern Opens Campaign In Ohio With Labor Day Speeches
Sen. George McGovern launched his White House bid with Labor Day talks in Ohio saying the state would see significant attention in November. He noted a focus on industrial northern Ohio and promised repeated visits by him and Sarge Shriver, marking a departure from past campaigns which started in Detroit.
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Barberton
Ohio
UPI
George 8. McGovern
White House
Sarge Shriver
McGovern
Detroit
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