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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1971
Page
1
UPI reports singer Vic Damone withdraws from the film citing inability to portray an Italian figure. producers drop Mafia references in the script based on Mario Puzo’s novel. Damone’s spokesman says he cannot in good conscience continue in the role.
Joseph Valachi, who exposed La Cosa Nostra in the United States, died of a heart attack Saturday at La Tuna Federal Prison in Texas. A prison spokesman confirmed the time of death and said funeral plans were pending.
Partly cloudy and cool tonight with a high in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Mostly cloudy Tuesday with a chance of snow, low 20s tonight, high 30s to 40s, and 10 to 40 percent precipitation across periods. Norwalk highs 41, lows 26. humidity data and sunrise sunset provided. Marriage licenses listed for Miller Coffin and Gessner Knapp. Births announced for Hainline McClure pairs. Deaths include Fry Sipp Sweeney Schaffer Fields with locations Gibsonburg Milan Elyria Willard rural Willard.
Clerk of Courts Clark Hunter urges a trial Saturday closing to boost efficiency and match statewide practice. Commissioners seek public sentiment before deciding. judges largely favor the move, while the treasurer opposes. Current hearings and many divorce cases already occur Saturday mornings.
Senate Special Committee on Aging reports more elderly Americans in poverty with 4.8 million aged 65+ poor in 1969 and a new group of older men pushed from work before 65. They cite 1970 inflation and social security limits, urging a guaranteed minimum income subsidy of 1800 for a lone elderly poor or 2400 for a couple, facing bleak legislative prospects.
In a Holy Week column, Paul Back shares a personal testimony affirming that God is alive in his life through Jesus Christ. He cites John 3 16 and Romans 5 8, expresses gratitude for health and a sound mind, and notes prayer as a path to peace and daily Christlike living. He ends with a daily self check on whether others can see Christ’s joy.
Ambulance staffers claim paying $1 per hour would cost the city about $32,120 annually, while transferring the service to the fire department could exceed $40,000. Service Director Krogh warns of full transfer if no wage agreement is reached.
Sen. Robert J. Dole chairman of the Republican National Committee will speak after a 6 30 dinner at Norwalk Junior High School for the McKinley Club event on April 17. Tickets are available from Helen Lippert or any Republican office holder.
The Huron County Commissioners will pay $5 a ton for trash from the weekend roadside cleanup, totaling about 58 tons to the Landfill. Additional refuse went to Norwalk City Landfill with no total. Conservation clubs scouts and 4-H Clubs aided, calling the response tremendous.
President Nixon will receive petitions with 2 378 signatures from area residents seeking clemency for Lt. William Calley Jr. Bob Dean, circulating petitions in Norwalk and Sandusky, said they will continue to gather signatures until clemency is promised. Dean served in Vietnam. Columbus petitions numbered about 18 000 from Reynoldsburg High School students.
Wakeman residents lacked telephone service from 9 to 11 am with cause undetermined. Northern Ohio Telephone Co. public relations director John Helman cited a DC to AC gear as a possible trigger and noted a residue effect from a Saturday town power outage despite ongoing power.
Dr. Benjamin Spock blames his antiwar stance for a drop in sales of Baby and Child Care. He warned critics like Spiro Agnew could sway readers to misuse his guidance to create brats. Spock spoke at a Pueblo seminar at Southern Colorado State College.
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