Millionaire’s daughter ransom case ends with cash dumped
In Miami a suitcase with about $500000 in used 620 bills was dumped into Biscayne Bay during a failed kidnapping ransom for Barbara Jane Mackie. Police pursued two suspects after a gun fight. they fled, abandoning the boat and the money as investigators questioned a hermit.
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MIAMI
Fla
Biscayne Bay
Atlanta
Mackle
Fred Frohbose
Miami FBI
Whaler
Barbara
Emory College
Coral Gables Florida
Fox
Gibson found guilty of murder in Oklahoma
Marvin Gibson Jr. 19 of Youngstown was convicted by a Payne County jury of murder for causing a crash that killed Deputy Sheriff Jerry Beall and Cushing Police Chief C. O. Rowden. A life sentence was recommended though formal sentencing date was not set. Gibson faces additional charges in Rowden’s death and in a separate traffic death in Elyria.
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STILLWATER
Okla
Marvin Gibson Jr
Youngstown
Payne County
GIBSON
Jerry Beall
Cushing
Joe” Rowden
Rowden
Lorain Man Killed Crossing Street at Night
Joseph Jackson, 68, was struck by a car and killed while walking across East 28th Street at Vine Avenue in Lorain at 10 20 p m He lived above La Royal Restaurant and was taken to St Joseph Hospital where he was pronounced dead This was Lorain s 12th traffic fatality this year A witness said the car appeared to pass through a green light Driver Don Kidd 42 was not charged Jackson s shoes were found 72 feet from the impact point
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LORAIN
Joseph Jackson
East 28th Street
Vine Avenue
Jackson
La Royal Restaurant
East 28th St
St. Joseph Hospital
ara hospital
Richard McCormack
Pfl
Clarence Tennant
Kidd
Payless
Norman Thomas, Socialist Leader, Dies in New York
Norman Thomas, longtime leader of the American Socialist Party and six time presidential candidate, died today at a nursing home in Huntington New York after eight years of illness.
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Norman Thomas
New York
HUNTINGTON
N. Y
UPI
American socialist Party
Viet Cong may free three Americans for peace talks
The Viet Cong said it would release three U.S. prisoners from Vietnam for humanitarian reasons and to show a desire for peace. The identified men were Thomas Nelson Jones, Donald N. Smith, and James W. Brigham. A Christmas Day meeting near Tay Ninh City was proposed to discuss release procedures, with up to five unarmed Americans invited.
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PARIS
UPI
Viet Cong
Vietnam
Thomas Nelson Jones
Donald N. Smith
James W. Brigham
U.S
Saigon
Armed Forces
South Vietnam
United States
First Horseback Ride Lifts Spirits in ML
A brief note reflects on the rejuvenating effect of a first horseback ride, suggesting the simple outdoor excursion brings renewed mood and energy to a person.
Avon Elyria section of 1 90 opens after long delay
After more than 16 years of planning and two years of construction the Interstate 90 segment between Elyria and Avon officially opens. Ribbon cutting was held by Elyria Sheffield and Avon officials. The 6.9 mile superhighway was set to open to the public later this afternoon.
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Elyria
Avon
Sheffield
Twanta List From a Young Etyrian Notions
A child in a curious exchange sends a list labeled Twanta to Santa, while a mother’s brief note explains she prefers what is not on the other list. The whimsical letter hints at holiday wishes amid a playful, puzzling scene.
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America
Banta Claus
Cambodia Frees 12 U S Servicemen Before Christmas
Phnom Penh reports Prince Sihanouk announces release of 12 American prisoners including 11 patrol craft crew and one helicopter crewman. U S officials say prisoners to be flown to Bangkok and returned to families for Christmas after Johnson letter. Vietnam War context noted.
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PHNOM PENH
UPI
Norodom Sihanouk
Cambodia
Johnson
Sihanouk
Cambodian
Washington
State
ment
U.S
Bangkok
South
Vietnam
Earliest ever real estate tax distribution noted in Lorain County
Lorain County, its subdivisions and schools receive a $13,494,693 second-half real estate tax distribution. The early payout, aided by improved auditor and treasurer operations, saves borrowing costs for municipalities and schools. Elyria, Lorain, Midview, Keystone, Clearview and other districts receive substantial shares with specific town allocations listed.
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Lorain County
Joseph J. Mitock
Mitock
county general fund
Elyria
Lorain
Midview
Keystone
Clearview
Roberts keeps 2nd job pay ruling by court
Lorain County Engineer Eugene E. Roberts will not repay about $17,000 received as sanitary engineer in addition to his $13,350 annual county salary. The Ninth District Court of Appeals found he performed duties creditably and no restitution is required.
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Lorain County
Eugene E. Roberts
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Roberts
OHTO SUPREME Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Booth Bazley
Elyna
Bazley
Robert J. Corts
Roy A. West
Robert
commissionera
Mikus
Common Pleas Court
Weather Report Warns of Colder Temperatures and Snow Showers
Wimdry and turning colder with a shower ending late tonight. Cloudy and colder with possible flurries. High at 7 am today, low 32 degrees at 6 pm yesterday. Details on page 16.
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mides
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