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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1972
Page
3
Acting FBI Director L. Patrick Gray II argued against legalizing victimless crimes and doubted gun control alone will curb homicide. He cautioned that regulation may not solve crime, urged limits on gambling and prostitution, and warned that white collar crime erodes the rule of law.
Two Lorain County girls are named finalists for the Ohio Miss American Teenager title in the pageant tonight. Pat Fetcher of Columbia Station is listed among contestants with others from Lorain County advancing in the statewide event.
Two armed men robbed the Oberlin IGA Foodliner after closing, taking an undetermined amount of money and the manager James Scarberry's 1964 model car. Scarberry was tied in a back room and freed himself at 10:45 p.m. Police are investigating the incident.
At Sandusky the Erie County Fair offers a livestock sale at 6 30 p m with cattle lambs and hogs auctioned. The Chieftones Canadian group performs at 7 30 and 9 30 p m, emceed by pickpocket Tom Powell who allegedly has stolen over 10 million in valuables. Also reports from judging include sheep blocking and various junior and senior agricultural demonstrations with multiple winners.
Six people perish when a car rear ended on Ohio 127 near Greenville. Four children among the victims were burned beyond recognition as the vehicle ignited. Two occupants of the other car were injured and hospitalized.
Henry Koepke, 24, of 1813 Tait St, found guilty of cruelty to animals after his five year old mare starved. Judge John S. Kolena fined $200 and 90 days in jail with 90 suspended. Koepke must surrender three doves and cannot own animals for two years. Community protest greeted the light sentence.
The Ohio Supreme Court was asked to order the State Board of Tax Appeals to show why it should not be held in contempt for delaying a statewide uniform property tax assessment rate. Park Investment Co of Cleveland seeks to rule on the 1972 law's constitutionality amid a six year transition.
A 22 year old Grafton man Charles L Dempsey remained in critical condition at Elvrra Memorial Hospital after a two vehicle crash north of Grafton around 2 am. Dempsey suffered a fractured skull and knee with cuts while Bruce Shamblin in serious condition also sustained hip injuries. A passenger Sharon L Moss received minor injuries. Police report Dempsey’s southbound car without headlights crossed center and collided with Shamblin’s northbound pickup, sending Dempsey’s car into a ditch and onto its side. Investigators noted no charges filed at this time. Separately Oberlin College received 530 in gifts under the employe matching grants program along with other area schools and a national total of 101000 to 210 institutions in the program's 13th year.
George McGovern plans Midwest stops in Ohio with Youngstown, Lordstown on the first leg, arriving Tuesday at Youngstown Municipal Airport and touring the South Side before a major news conference and a GM Lordstown visit. He will meet UAW leaders and other members amid union talks.
Shawn S. Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin O. Bishop of Avon, received a wrestling championship trophy during graduation exercises at The Citadel Summer Camp for Boys on August 4. Maj. Gen. James W. Duckett, president of The Citadel, presented the award.
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