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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1970
Page
1
Apollo 13 astronauts Lovell Swigert and Haise push toward the moon with a mission aimed at Wednesday’s planned lunar uplands landing. Measles risk and the mission’s cast of events surround the center as the crew adjusts.
The Vietnam Moratorium Committee launches a spring offensive to highlight antiwar sentiment, with major demonstrations outside IRS offices in over 30 cities this Wednesday April 15, the federal income tax deadline day.
Northeastern Lake Erie shore forecast with increasing clouds and showers today and tonight. Highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s, 50 percent tonight. Tuesday cooler with showers and 50 percent rain. Winds N to S 5 20 mph. Norwalk highs 51 low 34. Births marriages and deaths listed with brief details. Obituaries noted with page reference.
The Taft for Senate campaign did not show up at the Elks Country Club as scheduled. Ron Isenberg said Taft’s Columbus schedule had him in Norwalk at 10 a.m., while local organizers waited over an hour without explanation. Del Arrington noted no word from campaign workers about the no show.
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON UP I John L Swigert Jr forgot to file his income tax return and only sought an extension after the April 15 deadline Apollo 13 crewmate and last minute replacement for Thomas K Mattingly underwent quick checks and was cleared to fly The tax issue was put aside in the rush to launch and return to earth six days later.
Union members of Local 804 and Pioneer Rubber Co. workers begin third week of a walkout. Talks with the firm and a federal mediator set for Tuesday follow a weekend meeting where President John Archer voiced support for the union.
C William O Neill sworn in as chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court will speak at the 61st annual Huron County McKinley Club Banquet at Norwalk Junior High School on Monday. Tickets from committee members or courthouse officials. Lee Maddocks to become club president. Deadline notes for 1970 license plates include a late open at the Huron County Automobile Club.
Critics of Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas plan actions this week including potential impeachment or a special bipartisan investigation. Rep. William Scott said legislation could be introduced, while Agnew defended Haynsworth and Carswell, contrasting with Douglas's controversial remarks and past ties to gambling interests.
City of Norwalk reached a Saturday agreement with resident F. W. McIntyre after objecting to free removal of trees for Norwalk Creek cleanup. McIntyre, owner of 122 Benedict Avenue near West Main Street, will allow clearance only along the creek bank with salvage rights preserved for his property, limiting tree removal to bank-adjacent trees rather than all trees within 50 feet of the creek.
George Kirbany owner of George's Auto Sales and Auto Parts on State Route 61 faces state charges for operating a junkyard without a license and without a fence. Prosecutor Bernard Freeman seeks an injunction to abate the nuisance and enforce compliance. Kirbany, who lives at 27 Marion Dr, has until May 11 to answer.
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