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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
1
A dynamite blast in Birmingham injures a 13 year old as bombs at the homes of Mayor Albert Boutwell and Councilwoman Nina Miglianico are found. Police say the Negro district blast may divert attention from the other devices.
Norwalk will obtain more than 27 million dollars in federal grants for an industrial park, a community center, off street parking and urban renewal. Mayor Louis G. Frey announced from Washington with first funds expected July. The program includes a north south freeway and airport site plans as priority projects. Opposition forms in Norwalk with marches planned to protest and potential impeachment calls amid claims of political manipulation.
A Norwalk Post State Highway Patrolman described the cold as a sign of spring while colleagues agreed. Despite 30 degree temperatures, patrolmen adhered to calendar rules and wore summer uniforms at work today.
Cloudy today with rain possible tonight and warmer Friday. Lows 34 to 40, highs around 50. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION Gerald John Holscher Jr Lima assistant manager and Sandra Lee McCready Norwalk key punch operator. BIRTHS Mr and Mrs Clark Fisher 39 Pitt girl and Mr and Mrs Clifford Claus Willard boy. DEATH Austin R Ewell 67 Elyria.
Fire Chief Kenneth Link said the Tuesday blaze at 243 West Main Street in the Joe E. Dudley residence has no identified cause. The house was gutted and most possessions lost, while Dr and Mrs Charles Peasley aided in salvaging items.
The Norwalk Fourth of July committee will mail letters to over 200 professionals and 68 clubs seeking donations or services for the celebration. A dance with the 122nd Army Band is set for July 4 at the Norwalk Armory, followed by a parade and fairgrounds celebration on July 5. A meeting is scheduled April 4 at chairmen Joe Langjahr’s home.
Reconnaissance pilots report 200 Viet Cong guerrillas killed near Da Nang after U.S. helicopters delivered about 2,000 government troops to the Viet Cong position. Two U.S. Marine officers and many soldiers died. 19 Americans wounded and 22 missing or feared captured. A ranger battalion in Kontum Province endured nearly 100 casualties before escaping.
Robert B. Wise, longtime Norwalk street department driver now assistant superintendent, marks 26 years with the city agency. Since April 1, 1940, he has gathered marbles found on city streets, a hobby that started when the department moved operations from Prospect Street to the old Norwalk Truck Lines complex off Woodlawn Avenue. Wise, who still commutes by car, notes spring as the most productive marble season and plans to pass his collection to his grandson.
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