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Marc Short, the White House’s legislative direc- tor, said Trump was mak- ing calls to wavering sena- tors and insisted they were “getting close” on passing a bill. But Short said Trump continues to believe that Trump repeal-only legislation should also be considered after raising the possibility last Friday. Senate Major- ity Leader Mitch McCon- nell, R-Ky., has dismissed that suggestion and said NIKOS FRAZIER | THE VINDICATOR he intended to proceed McConnell At right, George Hoff man of Niles, winner of the 2017 Harry Stevens Day hot dog eating contest Sunday, looks over at Dave Denovchek, last year’s winner, with legislation being ne- as they determine who can eat eight hot dogs in the least time. gotiated over the July 4 recess. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN “We hope when we come back, the U [email protected] INSIDE: Listing of fi reworks displays week after recess, we’ll have a vote,” Short and other Fourth of July events sched- NILES said. But he added: “If the replacement uled for today and Tuesday across the part is too diffi cult for Republicans to get he hot dog was king region. A6 See HEALTH, A3 Sunday during Niles’ Neopolitan of Niles. There was even a cookbook, “Deli- seventh annual Harry cious Hot Dogs: Recipes for Good Eat- AUTO INDUSTRY T ing,” a collection of recipes compiled by Stevens Hot Dog Day celebra- Hugh G. Earnhart of Poland, professor emeritus in history at Youngstown State Data expected to show tion. University and a Korean War Navy vet- eran, and his wife, Mary Kay, a retired George Hoffman of Niles conquered Youngstown City Schools mathematics June new-vehicle sales eight hot dogs by eating them in the teacher. least time and winning the $500 fi rst Harry Stevens, credited with invent- prize. ing the hot dog in 1901, was born in down nearly 4 percent Oscar the dachshund, owned by Can- England and came to Niles in 1880, dy Clover of Niles, won the wiener dog By KALEA HALL staying here a few years before moving [email protected] race over 13 other competitors, and away. He and his family moved back Axel, owned by Jessica Barker of Warren and lived here until he died in 1934. YOUNGSTOWN Township, took fi rst place in the cos- The home he built still stands at the Auto analysts expect sales of new tume contest for the third-straight year, corner of Robbins and North Crandon vehicles continued to plateau in June. dressed as an ear of corn. The event was Year-over-year sales are expected to officiated by Dr. Michael and Justine See HOT DOG, A3 have declined as much as 4 percent, but analysts stressed that the month and the HARRY STEVENS, Above, Darla year have both had solid sales. comes in ahead Automakers will release their June sales CREDITED WITH of Peanut fi gures today. INVENTING THE HOT during the “It’s not like the sky is falling,” said Ak- wiener dog shay Anand, executive analyst for Kelley DOG IN 1901, WAS BORN race Sunday. At left, the Blue Book. “Automakers are now realizing IN ENGLAND AND CAME Toths of Niles – that the growth environment is over and Joe, Jenna, 3, it’s more of a stable environment.” TO NILES IN 1880. Janela and Auto sales have grown for the past seven THE HOME HE BUILT Joey, 6 – put years. Last year was the best year ever for the fi xings on new auto sales with 17.5 million vehicles STILL STANDS AT THE their hot dogs. sold. Other activities “We had several years of explosive CORNER OF ROBBINS included a AND NORTH CRANDON cornhole growth,” Anand said. tournament, KBB analysts expect to see a 4 percent AVENUES NEAR THE a Fourth of July decline in sales to 1.46 million in June. parade, Both June 2016 and June 2017 had 26 sell- ENTRANCE TO STEVENS helicopter ing days. PARK, WHICH HIS rides and the Edmunds analysts expect data to show FAMILY DONATED TO Miss Niles that 1.48 million new cars and trucks Pageant. were sold in the U.S. in June, a 2.3 percent THE NILES COMMUNITY. See SALES, A3 COLUMBIANA inside INDEX Classifi eds . B6 today Classic car buffs show off Comics . C4 Crossword . C3 TRUMP TWEET HITS CNN their rides at Pine Lake cruise Daily Briefi ng . A2 In his latest jab at the media, President Editorial . A7 Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted a By SEAN BARRON Tom and Pattie’s amber- Legal ads. A6 mock video that shows him pummel- [email protected] glow brown vehicle was one Lotteries . 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