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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1965
Page
1
UPI reports US Marines begin unloading a shipment of heavy artillery in Da Nang including eight inch howitzers the largest pieces brought to South Vietnam. A spokesman said they lack nuclear warheads but can project shells up to fourteen miles at the Da Nang docks.
Police reported two youths found with weapons after a Sunday night teen dance at the Norwalk Armory. Ernest Czeczech and Lawrence Green were detained with a switchblade and a folding knife respectively, with charges possible.
Weather sights considerable cloudiness and wind with a cooler high near 65 tonight and Tuesday. Norwalk records a 72 high and 52 low with .64 precipitation. Marriage licenses list Britton Lamsey Ulm Cline Smith Baker. Births are Sams Butler. Deaths include Beelman Ward Burkin Murray.
Citizens form a group to seek a Norwalk Human Relations Committee. A meeting with Mayor Louis G. Frey is planned for April 19 after a Sunday session approved petitioning. Members include Mrs. Caroline Ford E S Rubinow Bayfield Harkness and others.
Gov James A Rhodes declares a disaster in 65 dead Ohio tornado zones. National Guard deployed as search and rescue continue. Widespread destruction from Toledo to Lorain and Lima areas, with dozens reported killed and hundreds injured.
UPI report states that six Midwest states from Iowa to Ohio faced deadly tornadoes. Rescue crews search rubble while the death toll climbs past 200 and injuries exceed 1,000 with millions in property damage.
Severe weather with winds up to 65 mph damaged trees and windows across Huron County. Norwalk and surrounding towns reported power outages, downed lines, and blocked roads. Indiana saw the highest toll with at least 100 deaths, Ohio 64, Michigan 34, Illinois 7, Wisconsin 3, totaling 208 fatalities.
James F. Zuber describes Pittsfield's destruction after a southeast moving tornado that hit La Grange and Columbia Corners then Grafton. The area is without power gas or phone service with aid from Red Cross and volunteers. five bodies recovered and a surviving boy found after a basement collapse.
Norwalk and Milan realtors report a spring surge in property activity linked to GM merger of Hyatt and New Departure divisions. At Sandusky HQ, personnel shifts from Connecticut and New Jersey boost demand. locals note more buyers from east. Real estate buzz includes rumors of five to ten homes sold in one Milan weekend, with some listings selling after long on the market.
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