Four Powers Sign Berlin Accord to Ease East West Strife
The United States Britain France and the Soviet Union sign a Berlin agreement in the Allied Control Council Building to ease access from West Berlin to the outside world and relax tensions. Signatories are Rush Jackling Sauvagnargues and Abrasimov with the meeting chaired by Sauvagnargues. The pact recognizes West Berlin ties to West Germany and sets stage for East West German talks.
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Berlin
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Europe
Allied Control Council
West Berlin
Supreme Court
Kenneth Rush
Sir Roger Jackling
Great Britain
Jean Sauvagnargues
West Germany
Pyotr
Abrasimov
East Germany
Sauvagnargues
U.S
Nixon
Milan Melon Festival Kicks Off With Parade and Exhibits
The Milan three day melon festival opens with 8 a.m. antique car registrations. A steam calliope built by John Watkins of Miamisburg Ohio will appear in Sunday’s parade. The Red Eagle Skydiving team and Shoestring Players perform. Pandora's Gallery debuts with Village Crafters sponsorship and a town hall art and craft gallery.
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Milan
Dave Bickley
Robert Bickley
Edison
Greg McGuire
Teri McGuire
Michael McGuire
Center St
Mich
C-T
John Kenney
U S unemployment rises to 6.1 percent in August
The Labor Department reports the August jobless rate at 6.1 percent with a record 79,197,000 people employed. Wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent, and 230,000 jobs were shed despite a larger labor force. The data precede Nixon wage price actions and import measures.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ohio teachers to get contracted pay raises in 275 districts
Ohio schools will award contracted pay raises this school year in 275 of 625 districts under the Cost of Living Council ruling. State Schools Superintendent Martin Essex said master contracts cover these districts, while others are not. Step increases based on years of service are paused during the wage freeze.
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Columbus
UPI
State Department of Education
Cost of Living Council
Ohio
Martin Essex
Essex
Thieu solo bid triggers democracy fears in Saigon race
In Saigon the campaign opens with Nguyen Van Thieu as the sole candidate. Vice President Ky warns of dictatorship and six parties demand Thieu resign. The war effort continues with Lam Son 720 ending and U.S. air raids on targets inside the DMZ.
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Thieu
Thua Thien
Quang Tri
Saigon
Dmz
Courthouse Leap Ends in Prisoner Death at Lorain County
An 18 year old Elyrian, just sentenced to 1 to 5 years, bolted from a Lorain County Courthouse courtroom and leaped from a second story balcony and died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Deputy Harlan Chapman accompanied him. escape route via the judge's office led to the fatal plunge. Police later noted a van with syringes found on Lake Avenue. Charles Baumgartner witnessed from a ninth floor window and alerted emergency services.
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Elyrian
Mansfield Reformatory
Lorain County
Barry Wachtler
Briar Lake Court
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Wachtler
Chapman
Charles Baumgartner
Prospect St
Lorain County Savings and Trust
Elyria
Milan Vorkovich
Camden Ave
Lorain
Karel Neikirk
Weather Outlook Arriving with Sticky Conditions
Considerable cloudiness and warmth persist through tomorrow as humidity stays high. Afternoon and evening thundershowers possible with a 30 percent chance of rain today tonight and tomorrow. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the 60s and near 0s.
Shipyard deal eyed as AmShip to buy Litton Great Lakes unit
Erie Marine Division and Wilson Fleet of 10 lake freighters would be acquired by American Ship Building Co for about 20 million dollars in a tentative agreement announced by George Steinbrenner III and Roy L. Ash. The move prompts concerns at the Erie yard about jobs and benefits while Lorain/Litton’s past Lorain plans surface. The Cort, an 858 foot freighter, is under construction for U S Steel and the Erie yard is known for its modern assembly line approach. This story notes regulatory and corporate approvals still required.
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Lorain
American Ship Building Co
Litton Industries
Beverly Hills
Calif
Litton
Great Lakes
Erie
Erie Marine Division
Wilson Marine
Erie Marine
U.S. Steel Corp
Stewart J. Cort
Bethlehem Steel
Eric Martine
Cort
Edward P. Fitch
Sandusky
Erie Yard
Nixon Dignitary Tour Opens New Air Force Museum
President Nixon enjoys a smooth trip to Wright-Patterson as the $6 million Air Force Museum dedication unfolds. Spirit of '76 taxis close to the platform while crowds enter through three gates for a 6:15 p.m. landing and an 80 minute visit before heading to Chicago.
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Dayton
California
Nixon
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright Field
Fairborn
Chicago
Air Force
McCloskey Challenges Nixon for No 1 Job
Paul McCloskey 3rd says he would like to be president as he challenges his party leader. Lee Byrd analyzes a rebel in the Republican ranks and Nixon’s position. The piece probes a new generation of scientists and James Garner’s TV work with Nichols at Warner Brothers.
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Paul
Pete'’ McCloskey
California
Shirley Temple
Richard Nixon
Lee Byrd
Associated Press
James Garner
Nichols
Warner Brothers
Cynthia Lowry
Hollywood
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Lam Son
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Vernon M. Smith
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Erie Shipyard
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Litton Lakes
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Roy L. Ash
U.S. Department of Justice
Fermis
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