Five Californians slain at Santa Cruz hillside home
Eye surgeon Dr. Victor M. Ohta 45, his wife Virginia 43, two sons Derik 12 and Taggart 11, and secretary Dorothy Cadwallader 38 were found shot and bound in the pool area of their $250,000 Santa Cruz home. The house burned down, bodies recovered from pool and surrounding cement, investigators say the killings were likely an execution by more than one person. The crime occurred between 6 and 8 p.m. as authorities searched the hillside locality near Monterey Bay The victims included two young girls away at school and Ohta had served in the Air Force and practiced cataract surgery.
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Nixon Gromyko to Meet in Washington on Thursday
President Nixon will hold talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Washington to ease tensions. Secretary of State Rogers announced the planned meeting after a two hour forty five minute talk with Gromyko. He said the meeting could aid better understanding.
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Federal jury probe urged in Kent State unrest case
The Kent State University Faculty Senate and two student groups urged a federal grand jury investigation into May campus disorders that left four students dead and nine wounded by Ohio National Guard fire. Indictments of 25 related to the May 4 shootings preceded two more arrests as state warrants loomed.
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Canada's War Measures Act revived amid Laporte manhunt
Ottawa supporters applaud as Prime Minister Trudeau explains revived War Measures Act to subdue terrorist threat. Quebec government offers amnesty for kidnappers in exchange for Pierre Laporte’s safe return, while Cross remains missing.
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Questions and Answers on Elyria Kindergarten Levy
Voters in Elyria School District submit questions on the 26.5 mill operating levy and school operations. Officials answer on kindergarten opening timelines, legal requirements, classroom locations, and board member compensation.
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Mayor proposes Elyria sell Cascade Park to county
Elyria Mayor Leonard P. Reichlin urged the city council to sell Cascade Park to the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District. He said proceeds could fund area parks and that most Cascade visitors were from out of town. Councilmen Chapman and Klimczak supported spreading funds to other parks. The idea was sent to the parks and recreation committee.
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Grafton income tax placed on November ballot by court
Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge LeRoy F. Kelly ordered the Lorain County Board of Elections to list the 1 percent Grafton village income tax on the November 3 ballot. Grafton officials argued the levy under village charter provisions and state law, with an estimated $60,000 yearly revenue if approved.
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Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Rain Likely
Cloudy conditions continue with a chance of rain this afternoon and tonight. Highs reach the upper 60s today, lows drop to the low 50s, and tomorrow expects highs in the 60s with precipitation chances around 78 percent tonight. Winds southeast at 10 to 13 mph. Sunset 6:39 p.m. Suprise sunrise 7:46 a.m.
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UF workers urged dedication to 1970 fund drive
United Fund campaign workers were urged to focus on dedication for the 1970 drive ending October 2. Charles T. Baughman said full cooperation from division leaders, captains, and field workers was essential to reach the $15 million goal and close the funding gap for community needs.
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