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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1970
Page
1
In Saigon area, American troops accidentally fired on a South Vietnamese unit 66 miles NW of Saigon, the heaviest battlefield toll in four months. Two U.S. advisers also wounded in the incident, part of back-to-back misfires amid ongoing operations.
William Scranton head of the President's Commission on Campus Unrest says racism was the main issue in the Jackson State College disturbances on May 13-14. He contrasts this with unrest elsewhere in the nation.
More than 100 policemen searched a half mile area on Chicago's South Side after snipers were reported in a dozen spots. Ten people were arrested. One officer was shot in the back near the Southmoor Hotel, now occupied by a gang of youths.
Gov. James A. Rhodes will attend his final Governor's Review at Camp Grayling Michigan. He will be joined on the reviewing stand by Ohio National Guard Gen. Sylvester Del Corso and Michigan National Guard Gen. Clarence C. Schnipke as he ends his second term.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will travel for nine days to South Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand on a fact-finding mission for President Nixon. The White House said Nixon wants Agnew to obtain first hand impressions of the application and effects of the Nixon doctrine outlined at Guam a year ago.
Gov Francis W Sargent signed a bill that makes Massachusetts the first state to adopt no fault auto insurance. The plan requires insurers to cover medical costs and losses up to 2000 dollars for their own policyholders regardless of fault, while lawsuits handle beyond that.
Mostly sunny and warm today with highs in the mid 80s. Tonight remains fair and mild with lows in the 60s. Saturday brings more sun and humidity with highs in the 80s to 90s and a small chance of thundershowers Sunday. South to southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Marriage license applications listed for several couples including William R. Miller and Constance L. Davis. Birth reported for a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher. Death notices for Donald Ramsey Sarah Chamberlain and others with ages and locations given.
Western Reserve High faces a potential suit to recover about 5000 dollars in replacement costs after leaks from a 1963 gas line. Inspectors fault the original welding and officials push for re welding or replacement while awaiting a district attorney review.
A federal court weighs what happens to 418 concrete nerve gas vaults as they sink beneath 16 000 feet of ocean. The Army argues sinking may neutralize leaks but uncertainty remains if crushing pressures release gas. Judge June L. Green plans further testimony while loading continues under tight security.
Johnny Cash and June Carter spoke to about 700 soon to be released inmates at Atlanta Municipal Auditorium. They urged wives to be kind and supportive, while performing Jackson. The event, at Sheriff Ralph Jones and Gov. Lester Maddox's urging, funded a high school band and football team in Lafayette.
The U S House failed to reach a two thirds threshold for overriding President Nixon in a 203 to 195 vote on an 18 billion appropriation bill funding housing veterans space and various independent agencies. Support came from 181 Democrats and 22 Republicans.
The Huron County Republican Executive Committee voted unanimously to support all GOP candidates including State Treasurer John Herbert and State Sen. Robin Turner amid state loan scandal calls for withdrawal. Former State Sen. Harry V. Jump praised Herbert Turner and gubernatorial candidate Roger Cloud. A release by vice chairman John Borgia notes concern over loan judgments but cites Dun and Bradstreet as also erring. The committee plans a county fair booth and confirms Roger Tracy, candidate for state auditor, will visit Norwalk.
Mayor Harold Finch continued the hearing for 57-year-old Courtad at Irving Courtad 299 W Main St to next Thursday. The packed courtroom heard from witnesses for the defense as Sgt James Martin faced questions over the arrest. Derby, Courtad’s attorney, entered not guilty pleas to both charges and asked for no jury trial on resisting arrest.
General Motors settled an invasion of privacy suit with Ralph Nader for $425,000 out of court. Nader, author of Unsafe At Any Speed, planned to use the funds to continue monitoring GM on safety and consumer issues.
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