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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1978
Page
1
Boston reports doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital say John Wayne, 70, is in remarkably good health for his age after a three hour operation to replace a heart valve taken from a pig. Doctors expect he can resume normal activities, potentially better.
In Cleveland 250 volunteers gathered to collect recall petitions as the drive gains steam. They plan to target signatures during a special school levy election Thursday and again at the Cleveland Municipal Stadium opening day Saturday. Separately in Miami Beach doctors moved United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller to a private room after a stroke, and he walked for the first time since the incident.
Weather outlook calls for considerable cloudiness and cooler temps with lows in the lower 40s tonight and upper 50s expected Wednesday. Precipitation chances are 30 percent tonight and 10 percent Wednesday with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Marriage license applications list four couples including Douglas A Ott and Polly A Buckingham, both of Norwalk, and others from Norwalk New London Monroeville. Births record a Norwalk couple, David and Christine Chauvaux, with a boy.
United Press International reports the death of Clifford E. Shane, aged 68, in Grafton. The brief obituary notes his passing and provides standard biographical details. The piece also includes an unrelated fact about the bee hummingbird, describing its tiny size and weight.
Michigan Governor William G. Milliken has paid property taxes late on his Traverse City home for three years. Records show 1976 and 1975 payments delayed, with penalties assessed, while aides say the governor plans to pay late under the township schedule but vows not to repeat such delays.
Two local agencies clash over service quality and contract renewal for the Mental Health Center. The 648 Board and Mental Health Society Board met about 45 minutes then closed executive session amid dispute over bylaws and future funding. President William Owens walked out, insisting no public debate. members pressed for open discussion, citing Sunshine laws and personnel concerns.
Woody Allen's Annie Hall won four Oscars including best picture and director as Vanessa Redgrave won best supporting actress for Julia. Richard Dreyfuss edged Burton for best actor in The Goodbye Girl while Robards earned his second straight supporting prize for Julia. Star Wars took six awards none major. Protests outside LA Music Center clashed over Redgrave's film. Master of Ceremonies Bob Hope paid tribute to John Wayne who was recovering from heart surgery in Boston. Robards became first to win back-to-back best supporting actor honors.
Nine students and seven teachers will testify at a public hearing on Barbara Hart's firing by the board of education. The hearing resumes at 9:30 a.m. April 19 in the county administration building. Referee Roy L. Benson ruled the board may subpoena students, teachers, and their guardians, while concerns over privacy were raised by counsel. Assistant Superintendent Robert Dean refused to identify subpoenaed individuals.
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