Ohio House approves broad Sunday closing law reform bill
The Ohio House backed a liberalized Sunday closing law after more than an hour of debate, surviving six modification attempts including one to repeal the blue law entirely. The measure, moving to the Senate, would expand exemptions and impose stricter penalties, with sponsor Rep. Edmund G. James arguing for reform to address vagaries in the current statute.
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UPI
Ohio
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Senate
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House Judiciary Committee
House
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Navy awards 315 million tanker contract to Puget Sound
The Navy awarded Puget Sound Bridge and Iron a 315 million contract to rebuild five American navy tankers, though protests claimed work would occur in Japan. American Shipbuilding Co accused the award of bypassing Lorain yards, with bids differing by about 31 million, and the ships involved include the USS Navasota and USS Waccaman.
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Navy Department
Puget Sound Bridge and Iron Co
American Shipbuilding Council
Japan
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American Shipbuilding Co
Chronicle-Telegrams
Midnight
Lorain Yard
Poset
Gz- Beth
Toledo
Navy
Secretary of Defense
Shipbuilding Council
Shipwillding Council
Iternational Brotherhood of
Tron Shipbuilders
Blackaward
Puget Sound Co
J Smiths
West Coast Company
American Shipbuilding
Lorain
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USS
Navasota
Waccaman
Chicago
UPI
Souther Pacific Railroad
Brotherhood of Rails Cuerks
Kennedy
Drowned Boy John Ridgeway Recovered by Lodi Firemen
The body of 9 year old John Ridgeway was found in the Black River at 7 am by Lodi firemen, about a half to a mile from where he was knocked into the river by an ice jam Tuesday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ridgeway of 322 Ely Ha Road and has a sister named Janice.
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Soviet Protesters Clash At Iraqi Embassy
Dozens of Soviets protested Red repression outside the Iraqi Embassy, throwing snowballs and ink bottles in a mass rally that turned violent after an hour. A separate local drowning tragedy occurred when John Ridgeway 12 fell from a river ledge in Lodi while with three friends. rescue efforts failed and his body was recovered downstream. John, a student at Lori Pudlo School, belonged to the Cadet Band and Braves Sides League. he is survived by his parents and a sister Janice. Funeral services are scheduled in Lodi.
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Lodi Commuunity Park
Ridgeway
Richard Parker
Elgris Rd
Roy Sassane
Gary Anderson
Elyria Ra
Lodi Light and Power Co
Mormmental Life Insurance District
Lorain
Dennis Gilbert
Fire Department
Lori Pudlo School
Leds First
Wondlawn Cemetery
Lodi
U S says Russian claim of firing on trawler unfounded
State Department rejected Russia’s charge that U S Navy ships fired on a Soviet fishing boat seven miles from Norfolk and said no surface vessel was within range. Inquiry found gunnery near by involved ships more than seven miles away and within a recognized U S Navy operations area.
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State Department
Russia
U.S. Navy
Lincoln White
Norfolk
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Grafton science exhibits and Oberlin fellowships highlighted
GRAFTON area residents will view a wide variety of science fair exhibits while OBERLIN COLLEGE awards 14 fellowships. The issue also lists high school events, local produce prices, and upcoming senior class play openings with page references across Lorain, Wellington, New London and surrounding communities.
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Elyria's Downtown Death Plague Sparks Tax Plan Debate
Roberti Johnson of the Lorain County Development Committee says Elyria's downtown is dying and urges a long term capital improvements plan funded by a city income tax. He cites new city hall sewer street bridges and traffic fixes needed to attract industry. voters who rejected levies are blamed for hindering progress.
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Lorain County
Johnson
Elyria
Elyria officials near tax vote as city faces crisis
At a City Hall meeting Robert C Johnson urged voters to approve a municipal income tax saying the city is dying and needs funds. Mayor Charles V Neeson countered that any tax must be voter approved and noted $11 million in new building last year. He warned that the upcoming May levy could restore last year’s financial state and that the 1962 mill levy ended.
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Northeastern Ohio Weather Forecast Update
Cloudy to mostly sunny conditions with a gentle warming trend. Highs near 38 after a cool tonight, sunrise at 6 45, moonrise at 10 30, and moonset at 9 09 Friday. Average 24 hour temperature around 34 degrees with light variation.
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Ohio
Papers defend competition claim for House hearing
ANPA presented its defense of vigorous competition in the newspaper business to a House judiciary subcommittee investigating ownership concentration. The group argued daily papers and other media compete, citing numbers of dailies stable over years and noting exits through suspension or merger due to economic pressures.
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Arnold Sawislak
Washington
UPI
Thele American Newspaper Publishers Association
ANPA
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House
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Pers
America
Markham
Smith
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Jesse Markham
Princeton
United States
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