29 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1977
Page
1
Paul Red Adair, famed Houston oil well firefighter, arrived in Stavanger to oversee another effort to cap a gusher in the North Sea. He said the problem is not difficult and that he has tackled bigger wells, promising a fix.
The Ohio House approved Senate changes to a Civilian Conservation Corps public works bill by 74 to 13 and sent it to Governor James A. Rhodes. Rhodes vetoed last year, saying private industry should absorb unemployment through industrial expansion.
The CIA confirmed knowledge of a 1968 disappearance of a ship carrying 200 tons of uranium ore. The agency said the ship was not American and the cargo was not American, declining to comment on reports the uranium ended up in Israel for weapons. The New York Times and Los Angeles Times cited a James Bond type operation diverting the cargo to Israel.
A confidential report by California Attorney General Evelle Younger notes mob figures from New York,Arizona,Michigan,Pennsylvania,Ohio and Louisiana have moved into or visited California in the past year. It states organized crime figures are coming west to reside or exert influence amid good weather and vast wealth.
The mother of one of three boys, ages 10 and 13, charged with beating and stoning eight flamingos at the Philadelphia Zoo says the youths likely meant no harm. The birds, valued at about $800 each, were defenceless with clipped wings. The trio faces charges including criminal mischief trespassing and conspiracy.
Delaware Ohio with about 16000 residents was urged not to drink the city water as tests seek the source of a kerosene like taste. The Ohio EPA advised withholding use until testing is complete or flushing removes the contaminant.
Arthur Reichman of Dover says he will keep as much as possible from his $75,000 Pot O Gold prize. The 30 year old Massillon warehouse worker and father of two girls Tamara and Sandy plans to use the funds cautiously. Winning numbers were 294, 655, and 53557.
Clear and cool tonight with a chance of frost. lows in mid to upper 30s. Sunny and warmer Saturday. highs 65 to 70. Light variable winds. Marriage licenses for Harold P Kaltenbach and Rebecca A Midkeff. Richard T Edington and Kathleen L Keane. Births: William Hursh boy. Daryl Hamon girl. Deaths: Reed Sage 84 Plymouth. Patsy Vartorella 70 Berlin Heights.
A.S. Burkholder reports 50 sheep killed and torn by a mysterious predator in Bluffton and Allen County, with 134 sheep dead in six weeks worth about 5000 dollars. Humane officers patrol night duty amid two daytime sightings as farmers pull stock from the seven mile area.
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski says he will reveal Nixon’s role in Watergate if the ex president does not admit obstruction of justice in upcoming TV interviews with David Frost. He cites taped conversations and Haldeman issues as part of his basis.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter underwent a 40 minute surgery at Bethesda Naval Medical Center to remove a non cancerous breast lump. She felt fine and resumed a busy schedule including a Spanish lesson and a visit with children at the White House. Doctor William Fouty led the operation and no malignancy was found.
Cincinnati judge Fred Cramer, 73, shows a blue denim robe designed by Beverly Ferguson, praising it as a modern, nontraditional look to reflect social issues and engage younger litigants. Attended by attorney Hyman Rosen and Shillito's officials, the robe features a side loop for a gavel and decorative ribbons.
Milton Crouch a 93 year old bartender describes the robbery at Maria's Bar 75 Whittlesey Ave at 11 55 am Thursday. He said a tall dark haired white man in a green jacket demanded cash then struck him with a beer bottle mêlée police recovered only pennies from the till and $50 was taken confirmation from Gary Zvosec who found Crouch bleeding at the bar.
The Towne and Country Players present Palace Follies at 8 tonight. A spaghetti dinner for Knights of Columbus softball teams runs 6 to 8:30 tonight at the K of C Hall 245 W Main St. Tickets cost 2.75 for adults and 1.50 for children.
Brian Gilbert, 10, of Milan collects money from his Reflector route on Chippewa Shawnee Pawnee Fair Oaks and South Main Streets. He has delivered the Reflector for two years and is the son of Glen and 169 S Main St. He attends Milan Elementary School as a fifth-grader.
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