Fourth Lorain County racketeers piece details gambling collapse
The article notes the fourth part of a five part series on a members rack et that invaded Lorain County last year. A gambler recalls the moment they lifted the limit and how the losses exploded. Siegler faced limited liquidity as his wealth lay in stocks bonds and real estate. The bankroll was empty and it took Siegler three weeks to settle with the three winners.
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Lorain County
Siegler
Lin
Hungarian Crown Exhibit Opens in Cleveland Display
A display of Hungarian art and culture in the Higbee department store shows a gold gem studded replica of the Crown of Hungary held by 13 year old Julia Csizmadia. Rev. Alex Demetsky chairs the arts committee and wears a vestment with Hungarian embroidery. The exhibit marks a thousand years of Christianity in Hungary and opens next Tuesday.
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Hungary
Julia Csizmadia
Cleveland
Higbee
Julia
Paul Csizmadia
Jackson St
Lorain
Alex Demetsky
St. Ladislaus
E- 29Th St
Wood Ave
John Payne
65-Year-Old Man Sought in Wellington 'Lovers' Quarrel' Slaying
Walter Champe, 65, is wanted on a first degree murder charge in the death of Mamie Duval in Wellington. A warrant issued by Wellington police and Oberlin involvement describe Champe as frequent at the victim’s home. The slaying occurred Monday after an assault and a car fled the scene. Champe’s car matched a witness description.
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Wellington
Lorain County
Oberhaman
Walter Champe
Mamie Duval
Elm St
Oberlin
Champe
Variable skies and cool with patchy sun today
Weather forecast notes variable cloudiness and cool high in the upper 60s with 20 percent rainfall today. Tonight clears and cool with lows in the 30s. Tomorrow mostly sunny and cooler with near zero rain and winds easing from the west to northwest.
Kroger Plans Three New Lorain County Superstores
Kroger outlines a multimillion expansion adding three 35,000 square foot superstores in Lorain County. Existing Elyria and Meister Road locations may be phased out as the Long Airport Clarkins complex could host a new superstore. The drive includes remodeling, distinct department color themes, and special service shops as part of a 25 store program.
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Kroger Food Store
Lorain County
Chronicle-Telegram
Kroger
Elyria
East Broad Street
Abbe Road
Clarkins Discount
Clarkins
Long Airport
Lorain
Briggs
Second Street
Meister Road
Barberton
Cleveland
Record
Spectacular Special at Ne-Hi Case Mix Flavors
Ne Hi offers mixed flavors at 168 dollars per case plus tax and deposit. Also available chilled wines and beers. Mall Drive Thru near Zayre's.
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Zayre's
Phony pregnancy ad sparks sociological probe in Philadelphia
Leonard E. Goodfarb, a Philadelphia accountant, placed an underground ad seeking a healthy young woman to become pregnant for 18 months for a $10 000 fee. Hundreds called, about 20 were interviewed. the plan was a social experiment, not a real couple.
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Philadelphia
Leonard E. Goodfarb
McGovern Shriver Ticket Opens Campaign Amid Turmoil
Washington reports the Democratic ticket of George McGovern and Sargent Shriver began campaigning while acknowledging a rough start after Eagleton’s abrupt replacement. Shriver secured the nomination 2,936 votes to 80 shy of unanimous, with McGovern criticizing Nixon and Agnew as the earlier choices. The party moves to form a commission to reform vice presidential selection.
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George McGovern
Sargent Shriver
Washington
Democratic National Committee
McGovern
George
Nixon
McGovern-Shriver
Thomas F. Eagleton
Shriver
Peace Corps
Kennedy
Eagleton
Spiro Agnew
Missouri
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Guam
National Committee
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