Cedar Point treats students

75 years ago, 1942: Children from St. Mary's parochial schools were the guests of the G. A. Boeckling Co. at Cedar Point, they being given free transportation on the ferry Boeckling along with their teachers, talking the boat during the morning. Free bathing and other amusements were provided for the children, carrying out out a custom established many years ago by the late George A. Boeckling.50 years ago, 1967: A Requiem Mass was held for two-time Academy Award winning actor Spencer Tracy. Tracy, 67, whose motion picture career spanned 35 years, died in his sleep of an apparent heart attack. In addition to his two Oscars, Tracy was nominated on six other occasions.25 years ago, 1992: Japan took a leading role at the Earth Summit by pledging to spend up to $7.7 billion in environmental aid and to reduce its emission of carbon dioxide. Japan's pledges, which were in line with European moves, left the U.S. alone among industrialized nations in not making substantial new offers at the summit.10 years ago, 2007: Top 10 Bestselling Books: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," by J.K. Rowling, "The Reagan Diaries," by Ronald Reagan, "A Thousand Splendid Suns," by Khaled Hosseini, "Einstein: His Life and Universe," by Walter Isaacson, "The Diana Chronicles," by Tina Brown, "The Good Guy," by Dean Koontz; "The Secret," by Rhonda Byrne.