Relief seen for ailing oil wells in Gratton area
Twenty three oil and gas wells promoted by Louis Kapp Sr. in Gratton and tied to Clinton Energy Producers Inc faced talks on salvage. About 90 investors packed Belden Fire Station to hear options including Clinton operating the wells, filing a lawsuit for a receiver, or finding another operator. Investors showed favor toward Clinton taking over the Kapp working interests, citing liability concerns and potential start-up funding needs.
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Gratton area
Louis Kapp Sr
Belleville
Belden
Clinton Energy Producers, Inc
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Kerry G. Jordan
Columbus
Clinton
Jordan
Clinton Energy
Kapp
Elyrian Roy West
Investor meeting at Belden outlines Clinton takeover risks
At a Belden investor gathering, Jordan and George D. Selden assured protection under the corporation's insurance if deals are signed. Clinton president expects safeguards. West confirms three alternatives and notes Kapp matters are separate. Investors may secure a reasonable return without litigation.
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Belden
Clinton
Jordan
George D. Selden
West
corporation
Kapp
Laird warns U S could become second rate by mid 1970s
Defense Secretary Melvin R Laird told Congress that the Soviet Union’s rapid arms buildup could downgrade the United States to a second rate power by the mid 1970s. He warned China may deploy medium range missiles this year and projected 180 to 190 for mid decade. Laird also said he would cut the defense budget by seven percent and declined to estimate Vietnam War costs in public.
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WASHINGTON
UPS
Melvin R Laird
Congress
Soviet Union
United States
Senate Armed Services and Aphrnpeliians
Laird
Naxon
Epileptic baby Shaun Yvette McLeroy vanished in Alabama search
Four month old Shaun Yvette McLeroy, missing from a car in Ozark Alabama, faces a dangerous epilepsy episode as authorities and about 300 volunteers conduct door to door searches and road blocks. Her father Dennis McLeroy, a warrant officer candidate, appeals publicly for her safe return.
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OZARK
Ala
UPI
Shaun Yvette McLeroy
Helicop
DENNIS MCELROY
Lorain County Braces for Possible Rail Walkout
Lorain County industries fear a nationwide railroad strike after talks between railroads and four shopcraft unions collapsed in Miami Beach. A Washington hearing on extending restraining orders to prevent a strike was set, with local firms like Ford, Fisher Body Elyria, and U S Steel planning contingencies such as trucking shipments if the strike lasts.
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Lorain County
Miami Beach
W. J. Usery
U.S
Howard Corcoran
Washington
From welfare to today’s woman of achievement
Mrs. Elizabeth Boisvenue, mother of seven, ended welfare after gaining employment at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She was named Woman of Achievement by Elyria Quota Club, following her two years of progress from welfare to professional success.
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Elizabeth Boisvenue
Lorain County Welfare
Boisvenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Ellyria Quota Club
Scandal questions Denny McLain career over gambling link
New York AP Denny McLain, 25, Detroit ace with 31 wins in 1968, was suspended indefinitely by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn amid investigations into 1967 bookmaking activities and associations. McLain had testified before a federal grand jury probing gambling operations while denying game impact.
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NEW YORK
Denny McLain
Bowie Kuhn
Detroit
McLain
Kuhn
Weather Outlook With Cold Tonight And Warmer Weekend
Fair and cold tonight with low around 10. Warmer tomorrow with highs near 30 and a 16 percent chance of rain. Sunday brings warmer temperatures and a shower risk. Sunset 6 07 p m Sunrise 7 16 a m High 24 last evening Low 14 this morning. Two suppers at D Henry s Pub. Filet Steak 82 percent, Bar B Q Spare Ribs 45.
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D'Henry’s Pub
Walker to quit as mayor
SOUTH AMHERST The long term and recently controversial mayor Jack E Walker will resign Monday night The Chronicle Telegram has learned The written resignation has been presented to the village council president and will be read at the regular meeting The sealed letter was handed to Lawrence Knoble by Walker earlier this week Knoble confirmed he had the letter and said Thats exactly what he told me it was Walker refused to confirm but said Knoble knows what is in it The mayor criticized area newspapers and said he would not discuss the resignation Walker has faced criticism over handling mayor s court bonds fines and costs He previously paid $6972 20 to cover unreported fines and costs but the state audit showed overpayment of more than 1100 which was refunded Officials have said problems with fines and costs may have arisen again Walker has been ill and confined to home for more than a week
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Ford Motor Company
Lorain
Fisher Body
General Motors Corporation
Elyria
U.S. Steel
Lorain-Cuyahoga
SOUTH AMHERST
Chronicle-Telegram
Jack E. Walker
Lawrence Knoble
Walker
Knoble
Larry council
Wye
C-T
Viala Mathes
Judge OKs U S wiretap in Chicago Seven case
Judge Julius J Hoffman ruled wiretapped conversations did not taint the government’s case against five defendants found guilty of inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. He denied removing logs from public view and set sentences, with four others acquitted.
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CHICAGO
Julius J Hoffman
Hottmans
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William Schneider
Grafton
Maj
Peggy Wheeler
Shaun
Mary McLeroy
ters
Ft. Rucker
Dennis McLeroy
South Alabama
Entertainment Finance StaOCKS
Lorain County industries
brace for rail
Black Sox
Cincinnati
William Aiken
Kohn
ARRHIVF
JACK WALKER
John Fromes
Lee Weiner
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