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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1969
Page
1
Norwalk remains unsettled as council meets after the July 5 flood that broke the reservoir and cut water and power. Citizens press for bridge repairs at Benedict Avenue, reservoir checks, and flood control steps while officials outline plans, inspections, and estimated aid timing.
Norwalk City Council endorsed an outside engineering study of the municipal light plant to assess performance and the feasibility of underground lines. George W. Raike Inc. will examine the plant, distribution system, and water-cooling concerns following the reservoir breach earlier this year.
The U S Army says Col Robert B Rheault former chief of the Green Berets in Vietnam and seven subordinates were arrested over charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy in the killing of a Vietnamese civilian near Nha Trang on June 20. They were jailed at Long Binh near Saigon as the largest group of American officers to face trial in the Vietnam War.
Neil Armstrong marked his 39th birthday by phoning his father at work and speaking with Martin A. Janis, a photographer, plus several secretaries who sang. In Ohio, the Senate rejected a glue sniffing crime bill by an 11-15 vote despite sponsor Sen. Ralph Regula urging action.
Washington UPI report notes the Senate planned a vote on the antiballistic missile system after a year of controversy and a month of floor debate. Outcome was in doubt with Sen Margaret Chase Smith seen as a possible pivotal vote and Clinton Anderson and John Williams as potential deciders.
Three American prisoners of war freed by North Vietnam on Tuesday traveled to Bangkok en route to New York for reunions with their families, marking another step in postwar returns.
Weather notes show fair to partly cloudy skies tonight with 60s low. Thursday remains warm with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and highs in the 80s. Friday brings variable clouds and scattered showers with cooler conditions. Norwalk highs 85 and lows 61 reported. Marriage license issued for John I Buderer and Winifred H Murray of New London. Deaths: Clark W Munson, 68, of 196 Scottwood Dr.
Morley K. Price 57 resigns as water technician at Norwalk city filtration plant to take a supervisory post with Price Construction Co. Four other light plant resignations prompt rumors of dissatisfaction, which officials deny as normal turnover. Price will be replaced. he remains on payroll during the last week of vacation.
Jim Brown was arrested on a warrant in West Hollywood. He faces misdemeanor assault for throwing Arthur Brush Jr from his car, felonious assault for striking him, and leaving the scene of an accident after a Beverly Hills collision. Candy Kesner, 19, was with him when deputies found them.
University of Kentucky guard Mike Casey will miss next season after breaking his left leg in an auto accident last week. He averaged 19.1 points per game last season and will wear a cast for six to eight months.
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