19 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1976
Page
1
Forty nine baboons escaped Thursday night and roamed beyond the Kings Island fence for a fifth day. Park officials plan to install electrified fencing to confine the animals and keep them inside after the switch is thrown.
The Commerce Department reports real GNP grew at an annual rate of 1.238 trillion dollars in Q1 1976, a 7.5 percent inflation adjusted rise from late 1975, signaling broad economic strength after recession. Tony Awards highlight include A Chorus Line as best musical and Travesties best play with John Wood as actor.
Pope Paul VI delivered Easter warnings to a crowd of 150000 to 200000 at St Peter's for Urbi et Orbi, denouncing a “army of deniers and critics” undermining Easter salvation through Christ. Tens of thousands of Israelis with knapsacks and guitars marched the West Bank toward Jericho, while Arabs protested the two day march organized by Gush Emunim.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Tuesday brings cloudy skies and a 40 percent rain chance with highs in the low to mid 70s. Marriage license entries list Steven C. Miller and Shelle Ann McIntyre among others. Birth notices include several Norwalk families announcing newborns. Local obituaries cite Ruth Green Landoll and others with ages ranging 59 to 78.
The Justice Department told the Supreme Court that elected legislators, not the courts, should decide whether the death penalty is a fair punishment. The question Saturday asked readers if they agreed with this stance.
A newspaper notice asks readers in Ohio to vote on permitting taverns to operate on election day. Instructions urge calling 668-8544 to vote yes or 668-8345 to vote no, with a midnight deadline for submission.
Estel Blevins, a Merrill Lynch broker from Clearwater, fled Chicago after a scheme to obtain stolen securities collapsed. He allegedly posed as his brother-in-law, claimed a drowned man’s body, and told the Chicago Tribune and Clearwater Sun he planned to stay a fugitive to protect his family from gang pressure.
FBI sharpshooters killed hijacker Roger Lentz at Stapleton International Airport as he aimed a jet toward Mexico City with two hostages aboard. The Convair 990, owned by Travel Club, landed safely after negotiations aided by Gov. Richard Lamm. Hostages and crew were unharmed.
A Richmond Township family returned home Sunday night to find intruders inside. One intruder was held until deputies arrived and two suspects, Bobby W. Ferguson 24 and Randy K. Kennard 19 of Willard, were later arrested. Willard police assisted the Huron County Sheriff. Adults held at Huron County Jail face breaking and entering charges. The pecans was released to his parents.
Raymond R. Stogner arrested on forgery will face a preliminary hearing before Judge Omas E. Heydinger at 1 p.m. Tuesday. He is jailed on $10,000 cash or $20,000 property bond after being returned from San Antonio. The charge stemmed from his disappearance last month with a 17 year old boy and involves the Salvation Army worker in Norwalk.
Norwalk seniors 65 plus can apply for Golden Buckeye Cards on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church from 10 to 12 with a noon meal, and 1 to 4 at the Firelands Senior Outreach Center. Marjorie Harper notes discounts at state facilities and potential retail use.
Norwalk High School journalism teacher J. Richard Norton may sue after a 3 1 vote fired him citing low evaluations. Norton says student paper Imprint was not cited but articles in the paper and a funding disclosure prompted the action. He met with the Student Press Law Center and ACLU seeking counsel and potential financial help.
A house at 38 Grove Ave was sold at a Huron County Sheriff's Sale for 18000 this morning. The foreclosure action was initiated by Tower Federal Savings and Loan against Walter J Warren. The property will be deeded to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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