Pie thrower hits Rhodes at Ohio State Fair
Six people and one more face charges after a pie attached to Gov. Rhodes at opening of the Ohio State Fair. The assailant struck him in the face with banana cream pie while protestors from May 4th Coalition and YIPPIE mourned Kent State gym plans. Rhodes refused medical help but may see a doctor for eye pain. Several suspects aged 21 to 31 arrested for disturbing unlawfully, assault, and resisting arrest. Conliff charged with assault after paying bond. others charged with disturbing unlawfully.
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Record opening day crowds at Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair opened with 154,300 visitors as officials noted a weaker first day than last year’s 169,017. A spokesman cited Thursday timing and a decade of attendance data showing Thursdays draw about 40 percent more than average, and he could not name the record opening day crowd.
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