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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1971
Page
1
A South Vietnamese offensive moved through the A Shau Valley toward the Laos border as Gen. Abrams did not rule out another invasion. President Thieu confirmed a large drive through the valley, renewing talk of invading North Vietnam.
President Nixon says U S forces will stay in Southeast Asia until all war prisoners are freed and the South Vietnamese can defend themselves. He foresees no permanent residual force and expects further troop withdrawals this fall reducing the force to 184000 by December. He defends Calley decision and takes over final review, saying action quieted public fears and refused to pass buck to the Army secretary.
An Ohio State entomologist says the maple disease feared to endanger Norwalk trees is not usually serious. Richard Miller notes the pests present include oyster shell scale, maple bladder gall and cottony maple scale, with infestations rarely warranting pesticide spraying except for newly planted trees.
Voters begin balloting for 11 GAF Corp directors as a protracted proxy fight nears closure. Ballots counted by a neutral party with results due in about a month. dissidents and management have submitted nominee slates. Local polls closed Friday with New York voting to 2 p.m. today.
Cleveland mayor Carl B. Stokes announces he will not seek another term in November. Facing an anti Stokes movement in the City Council and growing impatience, he says he will finish his current term and did not reveal future plans. He remains a potential vice presidential candidate mentioned in political circles.
Partly cloudy today and tonight with highs near 60 along the lake shore and 70 inland. Sunday mostly sunny with highs in the 60s to low 70s and low precipitation chances. Norwalk high 65, low 44. humidity around 64 percent in the morning. Marriage licenses issued for Vernarsky and Mack and for Bartlett and Hall. Birth announced for John Pall’s family. deaths include Matilda Bechtel and James W. Fairfax.
John Tannehill of Middleport Ohio describes his China visit with the UPI team saying the Chinese seem really happy and doing a fantastic job under their system. He notes Mao is central and expresses a desire to change U.S. ways.
Glenn Duffey owner of Duffey's General Store was struck on the head during an armed robbery at 11 20 am Friday. Two armed men demanded cash, taking 50 dollars from Duffey and the register. Duffey required 13 stitches and was treated at New London Hospital. no vehicle or getaway details known.
Muhammad Ali said a rematch with Joe Frazier for the heavyweight title should come "about the first of the year." He spoke in Columbus while attending a poetry reading and a day care visit. He noted Frazier was tougher than Liston and recalled the punch that felled him.
Norwalk will pursue 9500 in federal aid to fund two 50 by 400 foot lagoons five feet deep at the water filtration plant. Total install cost is about 38000. Lagoons will treat material from city drinking water and be dredged periodically.
Four youths on Shaw Mill Road were pursued by an N and W security officer after an incident at the railroad yard. A window was shot, a bullet found in the car, and two bullets lodged in the gas tank. No charges filed, officials silent. The shooter remains unidentified as inquiries continue.
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