Saigon claims recapture of Quang Tri Citadel in heavy fighting
Saigon said paratroopers entered the Quang Tri Citadel and recaptured the provincial capital from North Vietnamese control after 86 days. Field reports warned ongoing house to house fighting, with heavy exchanges near Hue as Communists anticipated counterattacks.
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Saigon
UPI
Quang Tri
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Hue
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
UPS
Quang Tri City
U.S. Command
Wesley Neighbors Install Self Help Sidewalks in Elyria Ward
In Elyria seventh ward Wesley Avenue residents quietly built their own sidewalks at low cost. Dan Roberts led efforts with neighbor volunteers, using concrete at cost about 19 dollars per cubic yard, while city engineering aided staking and tree removal. Councilwoman Beverly Renner praised for support amid school-area debates.
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Elyria
Seventh Ward
Spring Valley
Wesley Avenue
Dan Roberts
Wesley
Roberts
Elyria Attorney R.A. Stith Dies After Brief Illness
Elyria attorney Richard A. Stith, 58, of 44 Briar Lake Drive, died early today after a week of illness. A partner in Stith and Daley, the firm recently moved to Midway Mall. Stith, a University of Cincinnati and Chase College of Law graduate, practiced since 1941. his memory is dated 1843 in Elyria.
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Elyria
Richard A. Stith
Briar Lake Dr
Stith
Stith and Daley
Midway Mall
University of Cincinnati
Chase College of Law
Cincinnati
British dock strike protests force jail release demand
Thousands of workers led by trade union banners marched to Pentonville Prison in London demanding the release of five longshoremen jailed for contempt of a National Industrial Relations Court order. The strikes crippled ports nationwide as Prime Minister Edward Heath weighed options amid warnings of broader chaos. The official solicitor, Norman Turner, visited the jailed men and prepared a court order for possible early release.
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London
UPI
Pentonville Prison
Norman Turner
Dockers oppose prepacked ship containers prompting strike
Union leaders met at local and national levels as tensions rise over jailed dockers. They warned talks with the government are pointless until release is secured and warned a nationwide walkout could trigger the first mass strike since 1926. The government said it cannot release prisoners without court-ordered clearance.
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Heath
Oberlin council urges city wide vote on liquor
Oberlin residents debate whether to permit liquor sales city wide or only in precincts 2B and 3B. City solicitor Fauver says petitions for a city wide vote must file by August 7 with 753 signatures. Former councilman Bill Long argues policy should involve all voters, not just two precincts.
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Oberlin
Stuart Fauver
Lorain County Board of Elections
Oberlin Inn
Oberlin College
Fauver
Council
Long
Helen O Connell to headline Lorain County Night at Blossom Center
Lorain County Night at Blossom Center on Aug 24 features Helen O Connell with Bob Eberly and Lee Castle Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra in a sentimental journey of song. O Connell’s hits include Green Eyes Tangerine Amapola as she adds modern tunes for the new generation.
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Lorain County
Blossom Center
Helen O'Connell
Bob Eberly
Lee Castle
Jimmy Dorsey
Lorain
Helen
Tom Chamales
Brentwood
Calif
Pikewood Manor
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Beverly J. Renner
R.A. Stith
Britain
Edward Heath
High Court
North Ridgeville Scheol Board
Livestech
Sam of the People
Brookfield Zoo
Chicago
Bill Long
Frank W. Higgie
Gull
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Lorain County Arts Council
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