State auditor proposes centralized auto license by mail
State Auditor Thomas Ferguson advocates a state operated centralized system for auto licenses to cut lines and curb a $320,000 theft. He plans legislation and said he will push passage after discussing with Chronicle-Telegram reporters in Elyria. Ferguson and his father previously audited only the BMW, while local agencies ran plate distribution as private businesses.
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Thomas Ferguson
Ferguson
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
BMW
Joka Kenacy
Ohio Supreme Court okays mourning dove hunting
The Ohio Supreme Court in a 6 to 1 ruling allowed mourning dove hunting to proceed, dismissing a bid to stop the season. The Department of Natural Resources had suspended the season earlier after a temporary order from Justice Celebrezze. Citizens face potential legal jeopardy amid public confusion over whether an open season exists. The dove population is estimated at about six million, with seasons set Sept 1 to Oct 17 and Nov 14 to Dec 6.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
Frank Celebrezze
Cleveland
Teater
Ohio Wildlife Council
Fund For Animals
Lucas County
Lawrence Hyter
Toledo
Elyria seniors sell license plate frames for fund drive
Elyria High School seniors are selling Spirit of 16 and ELYRIA Pioneers frames at 2 dollars per pair to raise funds. The frames go on sale tonight at Ely Stadium before the Ely Stadium To ledo Scott football game. Organizers include Rick Roberts and Lee Swartz both 17 with local addresses listed in the feature photo caption.
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Elyria Pioneers
Ely Stadium
Rick Roberts
Richard Roberts
Whitman Blvd
Lee Swartz
Don Swartz
Briar Lake Dr
Kim Tonry
Ridgeville loses appeal in fireman ouster
The Ohio Supreme Court rejected North Ridgeville’s appeal of a ruling ordering reinstatement of Gary F Bacher, a Jehovah's Witness fired March 8, 1974 for refusing to raise the flag. The city may refile to the US Supreme Court. Bacher plans to return to work if rehired, pursuing back pay minus other earnings.
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Columbus
North Ridgeville
Gary F Bacher
Supreme Court
Bacher
US Supreme Court
Roy West
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Fire Department
Court of Appeals
North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Wallace Rd
West
Woman Aims Gun at Ford Seized in Sacramento
A young white woman with red hair and a red turban drew a pistol aiming at President Ford as he walked from a downtown hotel to the state Capitol. Police and Secret Service subdued her, seized the weapon, and Ford was quickly hustled away unharmed. The incident occurred around 10:05 a.m. PDT during a West Coast trip and meeting with Gov. Edmund G Brown Jr.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Ford
State Capitol
Secret Service
Elyria
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Capitol
Bomb hits London Hilton kills three and wounds many
A bomb exploded at the Hilton Hotel lobby in London injuring around 40 guests and killing three. Police say a breakaway Irish Republican Army faction likely placed the device. A second, muffled explosion was set off by bomb experts with a robot.
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London
UPI
Hilton
Irish Republican Army
An anonymous IRA warning precedes hotel blast
An anonymous caller with an Irish accent warned at 11 59am that a bomb would explode in 10 minutes. The blast at 12 20pm wounded many and shattered a hotel lobby. Witnesses described flashing light, screams, and a rushed emergency response as ambulances and fire trucks arrived.
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Sai Burt Edwards
Trans World Airways
Weather Showers Sweep In Across Tonight
Weather forecast calls for showers tonight and tomorrow with mostly cloudy skies. Lows range from the upper 40s to near 60, with highs tomorrow around the mid 70s. Rain chances are about 60 percent tonight and 70 percent tomorrow, details on page 15.
Copper firm is blast target in Salt Lake City
A bombing at the Kennecott Building in Salt Lake City damaged restrooms and offices, causing about 50 000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported. The Weather Underground claimed responsibility in calls to AP bureaus. The 17th floor restroom was targeted and evacuations followed.
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Salt Lake City
Kennecott
Weather Underground
Associated Press
San Francisco
Kennecott Copper Corp
Chile
Ken Curtis
Double wedding for two Detroit look alike couples
Two sets of identical twins marry in a joint ceremony at Assumption Grotto Church in Detroit. Sicilia Orlando and Salvatore Badalamenti wed, as do Italia Orlando and Rosario Badalamenti, with identical gowns and tuxedos. After a four week Italian honeymoon they plan large families and cohabitation in Detroit.
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Europe
Sicilia Orlando
Salvatore Badalamenti
Rosario
Italia Orlando
Sicilia
Assumption Grotto Church
John Marzorati
Italia
Italy
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