Subzero Start as Lorain County Braces for More Cold
Elyria reports seven below zero at dawn with statewide chill forecast through Saturday. Western Ohio towns log heavy wind driven cold with readings from three to eight below zero and winds up to thirty mph. A water main break near Rt 57 floods streets with ice while buses and cars struggle to start as Columbia Gas notes scattered outages. Officials warn temperatures 20 degrees below normal, yet predict warming in seven days with hints of spring.
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Threats to Yablonski allies surface after slayings
Investigators report two close allies of late United Mine Workers reformer Joseph A Yablonski receiving threatening calls following the murders. Marion Pellegrini of UMW District 3 and Elmer Brown, running mate in the union's recent presidential election, each reported warnings. Pellegrini said the caller threatened “You’re next,” while Brown noted a warning to mind his own business. Miners observed a brief sympathy pause with about 7,000 idle across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia as protests and labor actions emerged amid the investigation.
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Joseph A Jock
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Canonsburg
Elmer Brown
Delbarton
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UMW
West Virginia
Haney Wells
Wooa
Tony Bosie Snyder
Heckler
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Ohio
U.S. Steel Corp
Robena
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Gateway
Ray loses new trial bid in King slaying case
Tennessee Supreme Court rejects James Earl Ray appeal for a new trial in the 1968 murder of Martin Luther King Jr. The court states Ray knowingly and intelligently entered a guilty plea with competent counsel, a plea that led to a 99 year sentence in state prison.
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Kolena announces bid for Lorain County bench
Lorain County domestic relations judge Kolena announced candidacy for the Lorain County Common Pleas Court seat now held by Henry P Webber. Petition circulation began as Kolena cited 14 years handling traffic and miscellaneous problems and hoped for a vacancy in January 1971 after Webber noted plans to retire at age 70 following a state ruling.
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Kennedy testimony disputed by Edgartown deputy at inquest
In Edgartown mass a deputy sheriff questioned for 45 minutes at the Chappaquiddick inquest challenged Kennedy's time element in the fatal car crash that killed Mary Jo Kopechne. Deputy Look stuck to Kennedy's story while Kennedy and others faced testimony from witnesses about the night of July 18 and the car seen leaving the scene.
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Cold Weekend Outlook With Snow Flurries Predicted
Weather forecast warns of very cold temperatures with variable clouds and a 40 percent chance of snow tonight and tomorrow. Lows tonight from zero to 10 below, highs tomorrow 8 to 15, winds from west to southwest at 15 to 25 mph tomorrow and 10 to 15 mph tonight. Sunset 5 14, sunrise 7 53. details on page 13.
Nixon may OK prison pardons
San Clemente Calif UPI President Nixon is expected to act soon on over 100 Justice Department clemency recommendations for pardons and prison sentence commutations. Presidential Press Secretary Ronald S Ziegler said Nixon would likely approve them as he prepared to return to Washington after an eight day stay. A backlog of petitions for pardons and clemency remains.
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30 states expand food stamp aid to the poor
The AP reports the food stamp program has been extended to new areas in 30 states. Secretaries at agriculture designated the regions for distribution, including changes for New York City and other locales previously outside the program.
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Boy Delivers Report Card with Defamation Threat
A boy hands his report card to his parents and says to review it as he contends he can sue for defamation of character. The line signals a confrontation over the document and potential legal implications for stated remarks.
Nation frozen as bitter cold grips country and power rush peak
Bitter cold swept 47 of 48 states with subzero readings from the Rockies to New England. Windy conditions drove demand for gas and electricity as utilities report record usage and power deliveries set daily totals. The Tennessee Valley Authority and Commonwealth Edison announced record outputs to meet the strain.
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Israelis say air strikes hit Syria Egypt and Lebanon in wide campaign
Israel reports downing three Syrian MIG21s over the Golan Heights and says jets struck Egyptian military targets and guerrilla bases in Lebanon. Other aircraft roved the Suez Canal area bombing objectives as coverage extends to Cairo vicinity and Helwan. A spokesman noted deep penetration since 1967.
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U S Viet deaths pass 40 000 mark
Saigon report says US command confirms 40 000 American deaths in Vietnam since January 1961, with 40044 killed, 263003 wounded, and 1356 missing or captured. Last week 65 GIs died, 477 wounded as truces marked the new year. South Vietnamese losses totaled 104 allied and 796 wounded. Communist deaths estimated at 1999. Naval and ground actions cited near Da Nang and Mekong Delta amid ongoing clashes.
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County airport expansion plan aired in Lorain County
Plans for a 428 day project were revealed by the Lorain County Regional Airport Authority. The proposed FAA matching grant of 264 000 was sent to Washington and will fund an east west concrete strip along the south side of the east runway and a larger parking pad. The additions, drawn in the master plan by George Raike, aim to improve traffic flow and commercial activity at the airport.
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Paul J Minnillo
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