Nixon campaigns for fifth bid amid protests at GOP convention
President Nixon opens his fifth bid for national office at the Republican convention in Miami Beach. He targets blacks and youths, seeks a four year mandate, and aims to unite the party with Spiro Agnew likely renominated as running mate. Demonstrations erupt, police anticipate Guardsmen and federal troops as 210 arrests are reported. Nixon later addresses a stadium crowd and a Chicago Legion event before heading to California.
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Dent
Lorain County Fair Opens Amid Light Rain at Wellington
On day two of the 117th Lorain County Fair in Wellington light rain dampened the grounds. Attendance reached 10 685 on opening day and officials called the figure strong despite 6 000 fewer visitors than last year. A Nova resident, Donald Lewis, endured a house fire while at the fair, with the family returning to continue events. Tonight features two Loretta Lynn shows and director voting runs until 7 p.m.
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Lloyd Betts
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Irishman elected IOC president succeeding Brandage
Lord Killania of Ireland won the IOC presidency in a straight contest over Count Jean de Beaumont of France. The 58 year old succeeds Avery Brandage, who announced the result and said voting figures will not be disclosed.
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International Olympic Committee
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Weather report with rain and mild temperatures
Weather forecast calls for rain and showers with thunderstorms likely today and tonight. Highs near the 70s and lows around the 60s to 70s. Winds from the south to southwest at 16 to 18 mph today and lighter tonight. Saucet indicates seafood options at Elyria Seafood, 113 E Ave.
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FBI shoots gunman ending Brooklyn bank siege at Kennedy Airport
A bank robbery drama in New York concluded when an FBI agent fatally shot one of two gunmen as they and seven hostages arrived at Kennedy Airport. The surviving gunman surrendered. hostages were unharmed and $29,000 plus three weapons were recovered.
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New York
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Kennedy Airport
Salvatore Naturelle
Jamaica Bay
Malone
Chase Manhattan Bank
Brooklyn
City Council OKs 6 Story East Avenue Apartment Zoning
City council approved a 7-4 vote to rezone 3.75 acres from R-2 to R-3 allowing J and R Construction of Elyria to build a six story, 90 unit apartment on East Avenue near 11th Street.
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Mini Page for youngsters in C T starts Monday
The Chronicle Tele gram will insert a four page Mini Page in the comics section each Monday for readers ages five to ten. Written by an educator the page covers hobbies health current events sports and puzzles and aims to teach reading habits and foster family discussion.
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