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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1972
Page
1
Norwalk residents warned after a caller posing as a bank employee sought passbook numbers and balance details. Wilbur Edwards of Huron County Banking Co cautioned that swindlers aim to withdraw funds once they learn account data. Hang up and call the bank to verify requests.
Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and Hugh Scott will visit China for three weeks beginning April 18 after accepting an invitation from the People's Republic. They will depart Washington on April 16.
In Belfast the IRA begins its most intensive bombing and shooting drive since before Easter despite truce calls. William Whitelaw announces the immediate release of 73 detained IRA suspects to ease tension and push toward ending internment without trial.
In New Orleans a car stolen during a police chase sped through a pedestrians area on Bourbon Street injuring 18 and killing one. A hot dog vendor reported the sudden attack as the vehicle struck tourists.
The Pay Board approved higher salaries for Ohio public school teachers and non teaching staff. Beginning teachers with a bachelor's degree will receive an immediate raise from 5200 to 5800 retroactive to January 1, a move expected to set a precedent for 26 states with new minimum salary scales.
Ron Grinker said the plan to buy the Floridians and move the ABA franchise to Cincinnati collapsed after Gerald J. Robinson, the main financier, withdrew support citing personal family reasons. Grinker expressed shock at the sudden turn.
Mostly cloudy and cold today with light snow or sleet possible in the morning. Highs in the low to mid 30s. Tonight remains cold with more snow possible. Lows 25 to 30. Saturday partly cloudy and cold with highs in the mid to upper 30s. Precipitation chances 30 percent today, 40 tonight, 20 Saturday. Northeasterly winds 15 to 25 mph today, northerly 10 to 20 mph tonight. Norwalk high 71 low 23. Humidity modest increases through the day. Marriage license: Calogero Pidala and Rose Ann Missimi, both Bellevue. Births: a son to Everson Dorsey and wife in Willard. a son to John Kent and wife in Berlin Heights. Deaths: Edith Russell, Bertha Hipp, Robert Hay.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said the United States would keep bombing North Vietnam and would not negotiate until Hanoi withdraws invasion forces from the South. He cited a DMZ violation and warned of continued air strikes as Adm. Moorer urged sustained pressure on Hanoi.
Ohio Edison Bay Division manager Tony Gorant said nearly all city residential customers will see higher light bills under Edison. He cited current Norwalk rates as unrealistically low before 1971, with typical residential bills rising from about $6.50 to $7.70 for 200 KWH and $10 to $12.88 for 400 KWH, while a Reflector executive using 880 KWH would face $19.99 to $21.39 depending on load factors and fuel costs.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson aged 63 was rushed to University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville with chest pains. Dr. Richard S. Crampton said he is comfortable and stable, undergoing tests. Johnson declined further comment. He was visiting his daughter and son-in-law Marine May and Charles Robb when the pains occurred.
High winds fanned grass fires across Huron County on Thursday. The largest blaze scorched about 100 acres along Ohio 99 east of Willard, with Willard fire crews on scene for about an hour. New London volunteers battled three fires from 10 a.m. to midnight near Lawrence Cook on Butler Road, Calvin Coy on U S 250, and Graydon Ward on Townline Road, with a line of fire threatening power lines. Additional fires near U S 250 bypass opposite Norwalk Furniture Corp and at Evert Brothers Tire Service on U S 224 kept crews busy. No property losses were reported.
Mayor Wayne Goodsite opposes relinquishing part of League Street Park for church parking after Rev. Hester Stout request. Park Board leader John Borgia backs keeping control of the land but would allow limited church member parking during services. Final decision rests with City Council. Goodsite will recommend denial to avoid setting a bad precedent.
City officials and councilmen will meet with Walter Wagner owner of the local taxi company on Saturday to discuss continuation of taxi service after Wagner threatened to discontinue Tuesday night when the council refused emergency approval of a fare increase and reduced service hours. The informal session aims to review all aspects of the taxi franchise with Wagner and will be open to the public.
William Barnett 18 of Greenwich lost three toes when his left foot was caught in a cutting machine at Central Plastics Co. He had worked there two months and was alone at the time. He was taken to Willard Area Hospital in fair condition. He lives with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Dan Shepherd.
The Huron County Board of Health renewed Health Commissioner Dr. George F. Linns $32,500 contract six to one with Ralph Walcher as the sole dissenter. Walcher accused Linn of obstructing action on Leon Rileys digester project and predicted emissions would reach the courthouse and reservoirs. The meeting also addressed nuisance cases in Greenwich Willard Township Clarksfield and towns along U S 20 with trailers junked buildings and required cleanups.
Henry Timman president of the Firelands Historical Society launches a weekly Reflector column Just Like Old Times Timman recalls early interest in history from family documents and notes the Bartow lineage dating to 1815 He was born near Norwalk Township Blue Fly and is a Norwalk High School graduate and Army veteran now in his fourth term as society president Also program director at WLKR Radio.
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