Allies launch major fresh offensive near Da Nang
In Saigon a 5000-strong allied strike force with U S air and artillery support opened a large operation from outside An Hoa toward the Laotian border. Cambodian forces and American trained mercenaries fight to recapture Kirirom as Laos reports a government victory near Attopeu and Moulap Mok as Communists pull back.
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U.S
da Nang
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Vientiane
Turtle Shell Ridge
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Moulapamok
An Hoa
South Vietnam
McCray Named Co-Counsel in Wolfe Airport Suit
Elyria attorney and former Lorain County Regional Airport Authority member J William McCray was appointed co-counsel to defend the authority against a 730400 damages suit filed by Douglas C Wolfe. Wolfe alleges wrongful termination of his four year contract as airport manager and seeks 522404 in damages plus 207996 in wages.
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Lorain County
Bill McCray
Muzilla
Wolfe
Airport Authority
McCray
Russia Road
Ohio
Oberlin College
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Aeeretie
Zacting
Am Mfay
Raplete Muzilla
Roneh Earn
Detroit
Authority
The
Lorain County Bar Association
Cleveland garbage strike ends and workers return to duty
Cleveland trash collectors resume duties after an eight day sick call strike over pay. About half of the 1300 workers showed up at start time with full staffing expected by Thursday as talks continue. Union leader Farinacci says workers were sick, not on strike, while city officials report limited details on wage concessions.
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Cleveland (Ap
Cleveland
Robert Beasley
US to keep Guantanamo base despite Castro opposition
The United States will maintain its Navy base at Guantanamo, Cuba, despite opposition from the Castro regime, according to Navy Secretary John H. Chatee.
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Washington
United States
Guantanamo
Cuba
Navy
John H. Chatee
Weather Outlook With Warm Humidity And Storm Chances
Considerable cloudiness with warm humid air brings showers and a risk of thunderstorms today and this evening, likely ending late tonight. Highs reach mid to upper 90s, then cooler tonight with lows near upper 50s to low 60s. Tomorrow cooler with upper 70s to low 80s, followed by a mild, fair Friday. Sunset 9 p.m., sunrise 6:08 a.m.
Left turn lane on Grove Avenue planned in Lorain
In Lorain the city approves the construction of a new left turn lane on Grove Avenue to improve traffic flow. Avon reports tentative school budget approval while Milan plans installation of a new telephone exchange as part of ongoing infrastructure updates.
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Lorain
Grove Avenue
Avon — Schools
Milan
Voting age stays 21 for November 1970 elections
Columbus AP reports Ohio Secretary of State Ted W. Brown says the minimum voting age remains 21 for the November 1970 elections. The federal 18‑year‑old voting rule takes effect January 1, 1971, and Brown will provide written assurance by the August 3 deadline. Potential confusion could mislead 18 to 20-year-olds about eligibility this year.
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Columbus
Ted W. Brown
Brown
U.S
John Mitchell
UAW and industry leaders launch wage bargaining talks
DETROIT wage contract negotiations opened between the United Auto Workers and major industry leaders with a likely impact on 1971 model car prices. The UAW and GM began talks, with Ford and Chrysler to follow. a strike is anticipated by both sides despite vows to avoid it. Local and national meetings opened as executives urged serious bargaining, while union and company demands and costs remain sharply at odds, including wage hikes, pension, and cost-of-living protections.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
UAW
General Motors Corp
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Fisher Body
Fisher
Earl Bramblett
Leonard Woodcock
Woodcock
GM of Canada
County to OK 1971 Budget of 5 521 306 for Lorain County
Lorain County commissioners plan to approve a 1971 budget totaling 5 521 306, with no changes from requests. County Administrator Dellisanti notes general fund receipts total 4 625 860 and anticipate future balance adjustments as income forecasts shift.
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Lorain County
Dellisanti
Lorain woman dies after Frankfort crash in Kentucky
A 58 year old Lorain woman, Alberta Thompson of 222 East 26th Street, died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington after a one car crash near Frankfort. Her daughter Anita Chaney and Chaney's four children were hospitalized. two children were transferred to Lorain St Joseph Hospital in Ohio. The accident occurred shortly after midnight on U S Route 60 east of Frankfort when the left front tire struck a concrete median strip, causing the car to leave the road and stop in a dry creek bed. None wore seat belts. The other two children, Larry and Lenessa, were discharged. The mother was in a coma.
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Good Samaritan Hospital
Frankfort
Alberta Thompson
East 26Th St
Lorain
Anita Chaney
Chaney
West
Kentucky
Thompson
Old Frankfort Pike
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