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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1978
Page
1
A Northern Kentucky University coed staged an outdoor bathtub stunt for a communications class. Lynn Bedinghaus sat in water with bubble bath while a passerby joined, exposing himself and prompting arrest for indecent exposure.
In Concord, attorney William Kunstler says a former FBI official provided evidence leading to indictments of ex FBI Director L Patrick Gray and two aides and was murdered in a staged hunting accident. State officials call Sullivan death accidental. In Washington, April 15 tax deadline is extended to Monday midnight due to weekend date. IRS expects 10 million taxpayers to file by then with potential 5 percent penalty for late postmarks.
In Los Angeles county, coroner Noguchi says 55 bodies will be moved from Verdugo Hills Cemetery to a new slope at Tujunga Cemetery after legal wrangling and funding approval. Interment to start within two weeks, about 30 miles north of LA. Meanwhile Joe Gordon, former Yankee and Indian star, dies at 63 after heart seizure. He was MVP in 1942 with .322 and 103 RBIs. Weicker quits Senate Ethics Committee over Korean lobbying probe. Mathias to replace. controversy centers on whether Nixon era officials should be questioned. Stevenson defends joint committee approach as investigations continue.
Ohio Governor Rhodes asked the SBA to reconsider its March 21 rejection of a statewide disaster declaration. He submitted a 40 page support packet seeking coverage for 33 counties hardest hit by the January blizzard.
WeatherMostly sunny and cooler today and Sunday with highs near 50. Tonight mostly clear and cold with lows upper 20s. Precipitation near zero tonight and 10 percent Sunday. Winds light and variable tonight. Friday temperatures 56 to 28. Births Terry and Sue Scherz Norwalk girl. Deaths Infant David John Knott 2 months Wakeman. Lester L. Link 84 Bellevue. Marriage licenses Ledermeier Schnell Scripps Neill Colish Colish.
A historical note explains that hooligans derive from a rowdy faction of Irish youths in steep centuries past, describing their disorderly behavior and the term's origins in popular usage.
Betty Ford entered a Long Beach Naval Hospital treatment center after family concerns she was overmedicating with pain pills tranquilizers and alcohol. Steve Ford said the family noticed her slowing and she said she was fighting a rough battle against Valium and alcoholism while doctors described her condition as overmedication and a plan to demedicate.
Akron report notes a Pittsburgh industrialist criticizes business for siding with profits over social concerns. He argues companies should consider broader impacts beyond the bottom line in decision making.
A $160000 lawsuit claims real estate firm William H. Bates and Son Inc and Bates delayed notifying McMillan-Ward Inc of an offer to buy North Main Street land later sold to the village for 10000. Plaintiffs James Bender and Thomas Mezick seek 50000 in compensatory and 110000 in punitive damages with a jury trial.
Toledo Edison reports customers saved about 12.2 million dollars on fuel costs over four months from the Davis-Besse nuclear plant. The plant now provides roughly one third of local power, with nuclear fuel cheaper than coal or oil. April bills show fuel costs at 1.08 cents per kWh, down from 1.5 cents in February. The King and I closes with 8 p.m. shows tonight and Sunday at Towne and Country Theater.
Jack Barnhart, a 13 year old Reflector carrier for seven months, delivers along Gallup Milan and Republic Street from 49 Spine Court. He attends Norwalk Junior High and collects beer cans champagne bottles buttons and Elvis Presley records. He notes the route teaches him the value of a dollar and is the son of Mr. and Mrs Floyd Barnhart.
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