Gun control contrasts in developed nations amid Wallace attempt
A two part Monitor-Britain series compares U S gun violence with lower rates in Britain Canada France Italy Japan Sweden and West Germany noting Britain 29 firearm killings in 1970 and Canada 176 gun murders among 430 total. It cites strict laws permits required for handgun purchase and storage rules with Japan banning private handguns except limited exemptions. The piece discusses the Wallace assassination influence and ongoing legislative hurdles.
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United States
George Wallace
Maryland
Boston
Mass
The
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Britain
France
Italy
Canada
Japan
Soviet Union
West Germany
Sweden
Tokyo
Elyria Officer James Oster Named Police Officer of the Year
James R. Oster, a longtime Elyria police sergeant, was named Police Officer of the Year at the Advisory Council on Sheriff’s Affairs meeting at the Holiday Inn. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Louis J. Schneider Jr. presented the award amid praise from officials including President Nixon. Oster cited his 21 years serving the public and his work with children as the core of his motivation, with his wife Carolyn and sons James Mark and Jeffrey Richard in attendance.
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Elyria
James Oster
James R. Oster
Advisory Council On Sheriff's Affairs
Holiday Inn
Ohio Supreme Court
Louis J. Schneider Jr
Richard M. Nixon
Sgt. Oster
Carolyn
James Mark
Jeffrey Richard
Council
Carl Skelak
Poppy Day Sale by American Legion and VFW Units
The Poppy Day sale by American Legion Post 12, VFW Post 1079 and auxiliaries runs tomorrow and Saturday to aid needy veterans. Poppy Queen Wendy Speidel and King Christopher Fawks make a first sale to Beth Renner. parents listed as William Speidel Jr, Ernest Fawks, and Orvel Renner. Chairmen are Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Wohlever, and Ernest Fawks. The event includes local addresses in Lorain with editor notes.
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American Legion Post
VFW Post
Poppy
Wendy Speidel
Christopher Fawks
Beth Renner
American Legion Junior Auxiliary
William Speidel Jr
Wesley Ave
Ernest Fawks
Packard Ave
Lorain
Orvel Renner
Eighth St
Robert Hopkins
East Ave
American Legion
Alan Wohlever
Case Ave
VFW
C-T
Wallace Begins Physical Therapy After Wounding
In Silver Spring Maryland George C Wallace started physical therapy less than three days after a gunshot wound left him partially paralyzed. Holy Cross Hospital said therapy aims to test movement in his legs while noting the odds are against walking again. Temperature rose to 102 briefly then cooled with aspirin like medicine and no infection indicated.
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Silver Spring
UPI
George C. Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Wallace
Maryland
Washington
Alabama
Nixon
Marvin Mandel
Elycia Hall of Fame Enshrinement Tonight Banquet
Elycia honors extend to a first Sports Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony held at a banquet tonight. Page 36 features the event details and schedule.
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Elycia
Cleveland Press to shut down amid Teamsters strike
The Cleveland Press will cease publication after its last issue today. Teamsters negotiator Holcombe said shutdown due to unsettled union conditions, though De Palma said the union is not striking the Press. The Papers had a joint contract, with talks ongoing and delivery staff represented by 620 workers seeking higher weekly pay.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Press
Anthony J de Palma
Teamsters Union
William A Holcombe
The
Press
Holcombe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
the Plain Dealer
Teamsters
Prain
de Palma
DePalma
Weather Outlook With Sunny Skies And Mild Temps
Mostly sunny today with highs in the mid to upper 70s and a 20 percent chance of rain. Clear and cool tonight with lows in the low to mid 50s. Sunny and warmer tomorrow with highs in the upper 70s, 18 percent rain chance. Sunset at 8:42 p.m. Sunrise at 6:05 a.m. Yesterday’s high 68 at 7 p.m. Today’s low 50 at 5:30 a.m. Details on Page 23.
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China
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Dong Hoi
Carlier
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Ha Bac
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