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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1978
Page
1
Will Geer known as Grandpa on The Waltons died Saturday in Midway Hospital after a monthlong illness from respiratory failure. The 76 year old actor discussed enjoying his grandfather image and kissing old ladies in a lighthearted remark.
President Carter convened his Cabinet for the first time since the Camp David sessions to discuss improving how his administration operates. He has emphasized Cabinet involvement, but some officials privately argued weekly meetings were unnecessary and unproductive.
Denis Hayes of the Worldwatch Institute outlined a first-of-its-kind plan to harness solar energy globally. He says solar power could meet five-sixths of world energy needs by 2025 and urges immediate action to build millions of solar collectors and thousands of wind turbines annually.
Witches in Britain press for protection under the Race Relations Act after Doreen Valiente of Brighton says many fear job loss if coworkers know their identity. They lobby MPs to extend legislation and shield witches from discrimination.
Weather notes show cloudy tonight with light rain possible and upper 30s lows, then mostly cloudy Tuesday with highs 50 to 55 and 30 percent then 20 percent precipitation. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph tonight. Also marriage license items list several couples from Warren Willard and surrounding towns with occupations and spouses. Births and deaths are noted for local residents including John N. Orebaugh and Barbara A Buxton among others. Camel trivia closes the item.
Lee O Doane 28 a Norwalk man and special deputy with the Huron County Sheriff s Department died after his Harley crossed the median on U S 250 and collided with a northbound car driven by Dennis Trimboli 24. Trimboli and his wife were treated for injuries. Coroner ruled accidental death.
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas UPI accountant Dan Kilgore former Texas State Historical Association president argues Crockett surrendered or was captured and shot by Mexican soldiers during the Alamo siege on March 6 1836 Kilgore details a life of alleged professional and political failure and contends Crockett sought the Texas revolution to escape defeat in 1835 and shame in Congress
Colorado Springs experts say a non-nuclear Soviet satellite re entered the atmosphere Sunday around 5 30 p m MST and either burned up or fell into the ocean south of Africa. Spokesman Capt Tom Koch notes no visual sighting and estimates place re entry 53S 18W with possible 4000 mile error. If any piece survived it would likely be ocean bound as authorities await final trajectories and sightings.
A chartered Piper Navajo Chieftain carrying U S Auto Club officials home from a race crashed in a southeastern Indiana cornfield during heavy storms, killing nine aboard. Witnesses described a crater 5 to 8 feet deep and noted lightning near the site as the craft went down around 9 45 p m.
Governor James A. Rhodes signed a $61 million statewide pay raise package for judges and 82,000 state employees and welfare workers. Effective soon, appellate judges gain 25 to 45 percent, while lower brackets see 20 to 40 cent hourly increases based on income. Chief Justice salary rises to 55,000. associate justices to 51,000. Court of Appeals judges to 47,000.
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