Dead feared as Camille debris drags in sea
Gulfport Mississippi shifts search seaward for bodies after Hurricane Camille. Gov Williams orders boats to recover numerous corpses entangled in a two mile debris island. Officials estimate toll near 315 with vast destruction across Biloxi to Pass Christian.
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Lorain County Fair Attendance Tops 92 Thousand
The Lorain County Fair at Wellington reports a four day attendance of 92 496 up more than 30 000 from last year as 27 114 visitors swarmed the grounds on the fourth day. A predawn trailer fire injured worker Julius Schuch of Girard Ohio with burns and he remains hospitalized. Tomorrow closes the six day fair with horse events and a morning church service in the grandstand.
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Lorain County Fair Opens With Sleepy Calf and Pony
The Lorain County Fair begins at 9 a.m with a sleepy crowd and weary animals. Calf judging is scheduled for 9:30 while exhibitors and booth workers struggle to wake up. The fairgrounds hum as tractors start engines and rides remain still.
All American Soap Box Derby Opens in Akron
Kim Meyers 13 of Amherst enters the 32nd All American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs Akron. Crowds exceed 70 thousand as champions parade, with Derby fever gripping Lorain County and the Meyers family keeping faith in the favored contender.
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Pornography debate and local feature notes in Sunday Chronicle
The Chronicle-Telegram previews a four part series on hard core porn exploring views of psychological impact morality and politics. Reporter Dennis Hessler recounts a Leary hypnotist experience with Barbara Niebling and John Klein photos accompany the feature. The Women’s Section highlights a 40 day duck season and controlled hunting on state managed areas with Magee Marsh permits and a unique point system. The Izaak Bowmen host a state championship next weekend.
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Americans assault enemy held hill in Vietnam near Da Nang
Hundreds of U S infantrymen fought their way up Hill 102 31 miles southwest of Da Nang aiming to seize the cratered summit blocking access to a downed command helicopter. Air Force bombers and artillery pounded bunkers as North Vietnamese forces defended the position and anti aircraft guns.
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Warmer Weather Sets In With Sunny Skies Ahead
A period of sunshine and rising temperatures continues with today near 80 degrees and tonight in the mid 50s. Tomorrow climbs to the mid 80s with light to variable winds. Monday should be fair and a little warmer.
Ten year old wins record $1728 steer jackpot
Barbara Walko, 10, won Lorain County Fair with her Hereford steer weighing 1115 pounds sold to Presti's Restaurant in Oberlin for 1.55 a pound, a county record. The event featured 64 entries with premiums and saw the reserve champion sold to Sparkle Market at 0.91 per pound.
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Robert Hoffman
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General to form cabinet in Saigon after Huong resignation
President Nguyen Van Thieu asked Tran Thien Khiem, 44, a four star general and interior minister, to form a new South Vietnamese cabinet. The president did not state he would succeed Huong, but informed sources expect him to. Khiem remains deputy prime minister and interior minister and has led efforts against Viet Cong leadership nationwide. The current cabinet is to stay as caretaker until a new government is formed.
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Where to start in relative hunt
Ohioans seeking relatives in the Hurricane Camille area should telegram the American Red Cross in New Orleans for information. Send to 2000 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA 71112. Inquiries by telegram urged due to busy telephone lines. New Orleans office coordinates data for Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Virginia Flood Toll Rises With 60 Dead 110 Missing
Eastern Virginia floodwaters from Camille receded as western counties reported 60 dead and more than 110 missing. Nelson County led with 44 deaths and 100 plus missing, while Richmond’s James River crested at 28.6 feet before easing. Damages estimated at $87 million with wider losses expected.
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