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Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1971

Page

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Four Americans jailed in China despite thaw in relations

UPI reports that despite warmer ties, China holds four U.S. citizens in its jails with no releases after years in detention. State Department spokesman McCloskey said Washington is seriously concerned and has urged their release repeatedly. In Florida, a 30 mile Everglades fire spreads amid record drought and smoke drifting toward the Gold Coast.

Washington UPI China United States U.S State Department Robert J. McCloskey Miami Everglades South Florida Gold Coast

West Texas drought broken by heavy rainfall

Up to five inches of rain drenched West Texas easing a seven month drought in San Angelo and surrounding towns. Water flooded streets prompting flash flood warnings and local resident Harold W. Broome praised the rain as a remedy while noting walkers cope with knee deep water.

San Angelo Tex UPI West Texas Harold W. Broome

Ohio Edison Tie Made at Norwalk Power Link

Norwalk officials signed a 10 year agreement with Ohio Edison Co for supplementary power. A.J. Gorant and Herbert Krogh signed the contract as Ohio Edison crews prepare a line connection to the city substation near North West Street.

Norwalk Ohio Edison Co A.J. Gorant Bay Division Ohio Edison Herbert Krogh North West Street City

Norwalk Ohio Edison supplies city with backup power

Supply City Ohio Edison Co could provide supplementary power to Norwalk today but the city won’t be ready to receive it until late next week. Backup equipment at the municipal plant is carrying the load as crews fix a seal on main boiler No. 5.

Ohio Edison Co Norwalk Krogh Ohio Edison North West Street North Pleasant Street Garner Electric Cambridge Garant Don Davis Davis

Senator Saxbe says son in Vietnam changed view on war

U.S. Senator William B. Saxbe reports his Marine son Lt. Charles R. Saxbe now supports the Vietnam effort. The son had criticized the war previously in a letter included in the Congressional Record and volunteered for duty as a platoon leader in Vietnam after a Far East trip.

Washington UPI U.S William B. Saxbe Ohio Congressional Record Saxbe Far East Charles R Rocky) Saxbe Vietnam

Weather Outlook and Local Life Updates

Mostly sunny today and Saturday with highs near 60 inland and upper 40s to low 50s near Lake Erie. Clear nights with lows around 30s, light variable winds, no rain expected through Saturday. Births and marriages listed for Greenwich Willard Attica. deaths include Mrs. Anna Regan and Mr. Tony Horvath plus Mrs. Hilda Mitchell of London.

Lake Erie Lake Shore Norwalk Anna Regan New London Tony Horvath Willard Hilda Mitchell London England

Sirhan Sirhan Kept Separate On Death Row At San Quentin

Two years after his Kennedy murder conviction Sirhan B Sirhan remains isolated on death row at San Quentin with restricted contact to other inmates. Associate Warden James Park notes Sirhan is protected due to notoriety and potential threats from others as guards monitor visits and interactions through a cell screen.

James C. Clifford San Quentin Calif UPI Sen Robert F. Kennedy Sirhan B. Sirhan San Quentin Prison Sirhan James Park Kennedy Ronald Fouquet Park Fouquet

Kent Sporting Goods Workers End Strike

Kent Sporting Goods Co workers at plants in New London and Wellington returned to work after voting 63 8 to accept a contract through November 15 1972 The package includes flat eight cent raise plus six cent incentive rise January 1 1972 seven cent flat and five and a half cent incentive rise Seniority rights were granted and a modified union shop was adopted About 90 workers were affected Kent Sporting Goods Co a subsidiary of Eagle Rubber Co Ashland.

New London Kent Sporting Goods Co Wellington United Rubber Workers Margaret Barden Barden Eagle Rubber Co Ashland

Driver Killed in Bellevue One-Car Crash on Rogers Road

A 17 year old Bellevue driver died when a car veered off Rogers Road south of Castalia and hit a tree early Thursday. Passenger Charles E Adkins, Castalia, suffered a broken leg and abrasions and was listed in fair condition at Good Samaritan Hospital Sandusky. Funeral services for Mrs Deborah Parker will be held at Roger Davis Funeral Home in Portsmouth Saturday. Foos Funeral Home Bellevue handled local arrangements. Survivors include her sister Mrs Rick Jennings and her parents Mr and Mrs Denver George and brother Tennyson George of Portsmouth.

Bellevue Rogers Road Castalia Louis Deborah) Parker Ohio 269 State Highway Patrol Charles E. Adkins Parker Roger Davis Portsmouth Foos Rick Jennings Denver George Tennyson George

Navy Wife Retires, Too

Virginia Patton, women's editor, writes about her 17 years as a navy wife as her husband nears 20 years in naval service. The personal essay promises humor and heart in a reading feature on Page 5.

Virginia Patton

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