National proposals aim to curb fuel use with slower interstate speeds
Officials debate national and state speed limits to cut gasoline consumption as a nationwide rise in demand looms. Proposals seek 60 mph on interstates, with critics citing limited fuel savings and high costs for enforcement signs and driver education. Ohio officials differ on possible state actions.
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William E. Simon
Treasury
National Oil Policy Committee
U.S. Senate
Jennings Randolph
D-W
William McKenna
State of
Ohio
Chronicle-Telegram
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Secretariat Wins Belmont Stakes to Claim Triple Crown
Secretariat shattered an American record by winning the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, completing the Triple Crown in dramatic fashion. Jockey Ron Turcotte rode the victorious colt as trainer Lucien Laurin praised his performance, with Secretariat finishing in 2 24 flat. The win follows Derby and Preakness victories, cementing Secretariat as a horse for the ages with a $90,120 purse and career earnings nearing $895,242.
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New York
UPI
Secretariat
Citation
Lucien Laurin
Aqueduct
Fiddle Isle
Santa Anita
Turcotte
Tins
Sham
Inan
Prince
My Gallant
Mighty Count Fleet
Count Fleet
Man O’ War
Sir Barton
Gallant Fox
Omaha
Whirlaway
Gallant Man
Bold Ruler
Daddy
Ron Turcotte
Belmont
Drowning death ends lake swim of three teens near Briar Lake
A 16 year old, David Gullion, drowned at Briar Lake after he and two friends swam from a wooden platform about 6 30 p m The body was found by Elyria Fire Department divers about 7 15 p m in 15 feet of water near shore The lake lacks lifeguards and is privately leased to the Briar Lake Club with no supervision for youths without certification
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Briar Lake
Briar Lake Drive
Abbeytead
David Gullion
Howard J. Gullion
Sandlewond Dr
Elyria
Gullion
Fire Department
Ronald Phipps
Sandlewood Dr
James George
Thornwood Dr
Charles M. George
George Boy
George
Elyria High
Water Inn
Thomas E. Williams
Jack Yeamans
Ben Barrett
Briar Lake Dr
Briar Lake Club
Barrett
A Lake Drive
Briar Lake Corporation
State Highway Patrol Rescues Safety Director Near Medina
Ohio State Highway Patrol officers from the Elyria post aided Eugene P. O Grady director of the Ohio Department of Highway Safety after he developed complications near Penfield on Rt 301 about 10 20 p m He had attended a safety meeting at Midway Mall and was en route to Columbus when he encountered car trouble.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
Eugene P. O'Grady
Ohio Department of Highway Safety
Penfield
Elyria Post
State Patrol
O'Grady
Rt. 301
Medina County
Midway Mall
Columbus
Ao Highway Safety Department
Highway Patrol
Weather Update For Lake Erie Region
Partly cloudy and warm with highs in the 80s today and tomorrow. Tonight's lows near the fdl. Winds SW to S at 10 to 15 knots today, west half. Waves around 2 feet or less. East half SW into 5 to 10 knots. Partly cloudy with similar wave conditions. Includes contact listing WOHLERER REALTY Cn and Raker tidg 323 4848.
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Lake Erie
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Ronnie
Northridge
Calif
Richard Taggert
San Fernando Valley
Taggert
Granada Hills High
Tapert
Helen Tweedy
LaPorte
William Reed
Robson Road
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Carl Skalak
By Tom Chernitsky
Camp Pendleton
James DiBernardo
North Vietnam
Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association
Air Force
Theodore Guy
Hanoi
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Guy
DiBernardo
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