12 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
1
The Ohio Emergency Board approved 188000 dollars to pay about 3500 National Guardsmen mobilized in Youngstown Cincinnati Canton and Columbus this week. Costs include 168000 for active duty and 20000 for auxiliary items like gas and rations.
A drive by Afro Unity Circle seeks 5 000 signatures to rename Euclid Avenue in Cleveland in memory of the slain civil rights leader. Critics argue against altering Hough Avenue in the Negro ghetto. Geraldine Williams, a Democratic candidate, weighs in.
The White House announced Johnson will meet in Honolulu next Wednesday with South Korea's president Park Chung Hee to discuss all matters of mutual interest. In Ohio, National Farmers Organization members protested low prices by burying 300 hogs and claimed plans in eight states to kill or process 10,000 hogs for distribution to the poor.
Weather report notes sunny warmer conditions with a mid to upper 70s high and windy trends. Norwalk Thursday highs 61 and 39 low with humidity dropping from 96 percent at 7 am to 48 percent by 7 pm and no precipitation in the last 24 hours. Births list Ralph M Wheeler and other local entries.
Dr. Albion V. Gotaas explained to Norwalk Grassroots on Thursday night that a five mill school levy planned for May 7 would raise about $175 000. He urged replacing 13 cut positions, adding a reading specialist and counselors plus staff in elementary PE and art to reduce class sizes and support summer and adult programs. Transportation is state reimbursed, the cafeteria is self supporting, and slow learner programs receive state funds.
Six heavy insulators on a Norwalk 13 000 volt transmission line were damaged apparently with rifles. Chief Hilson warned of ignition risk and said there are no leads. A Toledo hot stick crew was to repair the four pole damage. cost unknown.
Milan officials seek study by Ohio Department of Highways after a six year old was struck crossing Route 601. Parents form sidewalk petition. Indian Acres mothers patrol the highway with stop signs and guard gates while council urges sidewalk construction. Speed limit remains 35 mph as Route 601 is a state road.
A 29 year old from Michigan died after his 1962 Thunderbird left the Sandusky Norwalk ramp and struck a light pole. Passengers Beryl Kennedy 74 Reesie Kennedy 68 and Cora Kennedy 68 were treated at Fisher Titus and Providence hospitals. Norwalk firefighters also dealt with a grass fire at 197 Williams Street.
Lorain County sheriff reports 23 year old Phyllis Davis died and her 4 year old daughter Tammy was injured when a tractor operated by husband Donald Davis lurched forward, throwing them beneath the wheels on a Wellington area farm Thursday.
In a Holy Week column Harry Shadle writes of growing closer to God through daily prayer Bible study and trust in the Lord. He cites answered prayers and God’s plan, noting Easter and John 3 16. The piece mentions Good Friday breakfast at First United Presbyterian with speaker Rev Norman Roadarmer sharing Thai missionary work.
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