07 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1969
Page
1
Space Center Houston reports Apollo 11 crew describe minor rock collection problems that could push equipment upgrades and extra pockets for future lunar missions. Armstong Aldrin and Collins discussed issues with scientists during a briefing on the moonwalk.
A citizen study panel to review all city utilities will be named by week’s end. Service Director William V. Mount says the group will cover water sewer and electric and act as advisory liaison between city government and residents. Mayor Harold E. Finch will appoint the members after Wednesday’s meeting with figures from the council Rotary and chamber of commerce.
The AMA criticized federal controls on Medicaid payments as potentially hindering access to private care for the medically indigent. Dr. Ernest B. Howard called July 1 regulations a barrier, while the letter to Mary Switzer notes ongoing review of the policy and possible revisions.
Norwalk police began enforcement of the two hour on street parking limit passed by City Council earlier this summer. Special Patrolman Ed Meacer will chalk tires to check for moved vehicles. The Cushman motorscooter is a demonstrator, with potential city savings of about 500 dollars and total cost around 1495 dollars.
Benedict Avenue service stations report drastic drops in trade after the July 5 flood closures. Sohio at 47 Benedict Ave. sees July sales fall from 55 000 to 19 000. Bridge repairs lag, while engineers plan design work. Other nearby stations face similar revenue losses, with some back to normal but lingering damage.
Eleventh hour deal on a 2.3 billion tax education package loomed as the seven month session wound down. A House Senate conference committee debated differences but kept major points private while hoping to bring a version to a vote.
Scattered thundershowers this evening and tonight with upper sixties low. Friday cooler with a shower chance and highs near 80. Saturday fair and mild with 10 to 20 mph winds. Norwalk high 88 and low 65. Births include Thomas Connerton, Hamons, Cummings, and Smith. Deaths include Ellen Leney Hockenberry infant and Christina Smith.
Newsday reporters collabed on a fictional novel with explicit emphasis on sex. The hoax titled Naked Came A Stranger allegedly authored by Penelope Ashe has sold 20 000 to 30 000 hardcovers with a $135 000 paperback deal and multiple film rights. journalist Mike McGrady organized the project and even used his sister in law as the supposed author.
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