Blind welder Lewis Armstrong fights to rebuild life after sudden loss of sight
In 1977 at Sandusky Mall Lewis Armstrong 27 suddenly went blind from hereditary retinal and optic nerve deterioration. Despite dozens of tests at Cleveland Clinic and other facilities he remains legally blind with months of emotional upheaval. He now studies at the Cleveland Society for the Blind with caseworker Angie Sharp aiding a gradual return to independence as his family coping on Social Security.
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Lewis Armstrong
Armstrong
Sandusky Mall
Delores
Foster St
Armstrongs
Norwalk
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic
Huron Lime
Pro Mart
Angie Sharp
State Social Security Office
Cleveland Society For the Blind
Drug Ring Tie-Up Causes East Side Traffic
In Cleveland police report that two men and a woman were arrested after an illicit drug trade disrupted traffic on the East Side. Buyers were directed to parking spots then to the rear of a house to submit orders via a mail slot. A search found 207 marijuana bags, a possible heroin, a revolver, and $1,432 in cash.
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Cleveland
UPI
Weather and life notices for August 3 1978
Weather clears and cools tonight with mid 50s lows and sunny mild Friday highs near 75. North winds around 10 mph. Wednesday temperatures 86 to 63 with 0.25 inch expected. Marriage license for Stephen J Shaarda and Roberta K Coovert of Willard. Births in Wakeman and Willard area. Death of Joseph P. Mirtes 83 Bellevue. Note on Sawney Beane historical cannibal crime.
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Stephen J Shaarda
Willard
Roberta K. Coovert
Dale
Rita Daniels
Wakeman
Fisher-Titus
Construction Accident Blamed In Fire Deaths
In Brooklyn a Waldbaum's supermarket fire killed six firefighters, the worst New York City department disaster in 12 years. Officials say a preliminary probe points to a construction accident. A full inquiry continues as witnesses describe the deadly roof collapse and frantic escape efforts.
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New York
UPI
Brooklyn
Waldbaum's
Augustus Beekman
Fire Department
Coney Island
Fatal Texas floods claim eight lives amid rising waters
National Guard helicopters plucked residents from trees and rooftops as 50 foot walls of water deluged the Texas Hill Country. Eight people are dead with more expected as central Texas faces renewed rain and possible flash floods. among those rescued was Miss USA Kim Tomes.
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Texas Hill Country
Texas
National Guard
Kim Tomes
Houston
Miss Tomes
Boy’s tourniquet chain saves life in Norwalk arm injury
Fourteen year old Michael Maynard cut his left arm severely while playing near Pleasant Street Park. A family dog chain tied around his arm halted heavy bleeding until an ambulance and hospital transfer to St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain. Doctors praised the quick action and Mike’s prognosis is good, though he will miss a week in hospital.
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Norwalk
Michael Maynard
Edward Maynard
Norwood Ave
Pleasant Street Park
St. Joseph Hospital
Lorain
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Louise Rennert
Mike
Louise
St. Joseph
Beverly
Lisa Maynard
Ralph Braker
Braker
Norwalk High School
Ohio
Boy Charged With Second Auto Theft
A 15 year old Norwalk youth allegedly stole another car after a high speed chase Tuesday. He was rearrested Wednesday at home and held at Mansfield Attention Center. Police located the car on Lammeraux Road with keys in ignition and no damage. He faces additional grand theft auto charges and will appear in Huron County Juvenile Court.
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Norwalk
Perkins
Huron
Timothy Rife
Robinson Trailer Court
Peru
Olena Road
Huber Road
Lammeraux Road
Grand Theft Auto
Huron County
Norwalk Furniture Company
Market Place Column Debuts In Reflector
The Reflector launches a weekly commerce and industry feature called Market Place. Janet Conway, longtime Reflector reporter, will write it. The column appears each Thursday with tips for readers interested in business. The first installment runs on page 5.
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Market Place
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