Democrats brew brouhaha over Coors at fundraiser
Akron AP report says Ohio Democratic officials served Coors beer at a Celeste fund-raiser, triggering AFL-CIO boycott tensions dating to 1977. Spokesman John Thomas called it a scab beer while party aides apologized, noting planners used Riviera Country Club catering and seven beer types were offered.
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Ned
Columbus
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Riviera Country Club
Puzzlers win doubles and Beifuss repeats singles title
In Athens Ohio the National Jigsaw Puzzle championships crown winners for 1977. Lisa Heiser and Lori Reeves of Columbus and Joellen Beifuss of Memphis claim titles with record times. Beifuss repeats as singles champion while Heiser and Reeves shave 42 minutes from last year’s doubles. Prize money totals 1000 each. The event used Hallmark puzzles and drew 157 doubles teams. The piece also notes a Coors labor dispute and the fair’s sponsorship details.
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