Fearful New London residents confront arson worry
New London neighbors fear an arsonist stalks a 3.5 mile arc north of town after 16 fires since Sept 19 1971 have burned barns homes and a vacant house three fires hit occupied homes yet no injuries reported area residents like Elmer Sengstock and Mrs Russ Saunders say they will not leave homes unattended. Fire Chief Al Walters notes fear spreads among farmers and residents while state fire inspector Bud Bratton declines to discuss leads. The Chronicle Telegram flags the ongoing mystery and references a prior fire pattern.
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Elmer Sengstock
Russ Saunders
Songstock
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Chronicle-Telegram
New London Fire
al Walters
Weather overview for Lake Erie with mild temps
Fair weather today through tomorrow with southerly winds. Highs in the mid 50s today and in the 60s tomorrow, lows in the 40s. Rain chances around ten percent. Lake Erie waves up to three feet and conditions becoming clear. Details on page D-8.
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Betty Ford urges women to speak out at Cleveland congress
First Lady Betty Ford used the Greater Cleveland Congress on International Women's Year to urge women to challenge old stereotypes and support the ERA. She emphasized pride in domestic roles while advocating equal rights and improved opportunities, hoping ERA gains momentum by 1976. Madam Vijaya Pandit also urged global progress for women's rights, urging freedom from imposed limits.
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Betty Ford
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Vijaya Pandit
India
United Nations General Assembly
Knievel jumps 14 buses at Kings Island in crowd draw
Evel Knievel wowed about 35 000 spectators at Kings Island Amusement Park by jumping his motorcycle over 14 passenger buses. The daredevil, 37, wore his red white and blue gear and said he plans no new stunts but aims to set records. Fans crowded in cold October weather paid up to 12 dollars to witness the event after earlier preliminaries including airplane stunts and parachute acts.
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Evel Knievel
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Butte, Mont
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England
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Katevel
Robbie
Area youngster asks Mrs Ford Where's your husband
Six year old Laura Wilchek of North Olmsted asked Betty Ford where her husband is during the International Women’s Year congress. Laura, visiting with her parents, said she hoped to be an artist and clown when she grows up. Her mother works in defense contracting and heads a federal women’s program committee. Laura liked the congress, especially the playroom and exhibits, and found Mrs Ford “pretty neat.”
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