16 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1969
Page
1
A portrait study of England's Princess Anne, created by her uncle Lord Snowdon, a former professional photographer, to mark her nineteenth birthday. The image was distributed as a UPI Cablephoto.
Jane Andre a 39 year old supervisor at General Dynamics Plant Pomona Calif was fired for conduct unbecoming a member of management after urging 2200 women to celebrate Bra Less Friday Brassieres are not reasonable garments she said The union backed the campaign but Andre did not participate. Cary Grant wins court battle to prevent daughter Jennifer from visiting maternal grandparents near Seattle Washington Judge Freeman notes Jennifer dislikes the grandparents and misses Christmas visit Miss Cannon cries during testimony showing love and devotion for the grandparents.
Rex Clute of Gaylord Michigan pitched a no hitter in the regional Little League tournament on Friday but Evergreen Park Illinois won 2-0. A walk and two errors in the first inning cost Clute the game.
At Maiquetia airport a fragile marked package broke open revealing a man’s body. Police said death appeared non- violent and no crime is suspected, with the case to be referred to sanitation authorities if needed. In California, William Garretson, 19, told reporters he may sue for false arrest after being questioned over the Sharon Tate killings.
Jose Cassiano de Jesus took in 125 from buyers for moon land on the near side at 25 down and 5 monthly over 24 months. Far side plots cost double. None pressed charges, citing embarrassment. De Jesus was released.
Partly cloudy and warm with evening thundershowers possible today and tomorrow. Norwalk highs near 93, lows around 70. Humidity 76 percent at 8 a.m., 48 percent at 2 p.m., 59 percent at 8 p.m. Winds southeast 8 to 12 mph today and tomorrow, lighter tonight. Births list two families with new daughters and three marriages license applications for local residents.
In White Lake New York organizers appeal for medical aid as hundreds of youths at the three day Woodstock festival fall ill from drug reactions. Dr Donald Goldecker says a 40 seat Mohawk Airlines plane is chartered to bring volunteer doctors and emergency supplies to treat the sick among an estimated 300000 attendees at the 600 acre farm. He seeks doctors versed in the drug scene and supplies including tranquilizers anti spasmotics and antibiotics.
The Norwalk Grape Boycott Committee pickets the Kroger on Milan Avenue seeking removal of California grapes. Kroger official Jon Morley declines comment citing Toledo officials. Several local stores have pulled grapes. A P undecided.
UPI reports Belfast amid brutal clashes between Catholics and Protestants. Fire, barbed wire, sniper threats, and explosions scar a square mile as civilians fear escalating violence and troops are urged to intervene.
A 30 minute stop by a phosgene gas train en route from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal to Lockport New York occurred in Willard. Police and officials monitored the shipment with assurances of safe handling and adherence to ICC rules amid public safety debate.
Daniel E. Bassler, 20, of New London, admitted breaking and entering in a case tied to a $55 theft from Jo and Ed's Carryout in Huron County. He received five years probation and must pay court costs within 30 days after waiving grand jury indictment. The other two suspects, Oscar D. Stewart and Cordell Hunter, pleaded innocent. Stewart is free on 2500 bond, Hunter faces 2500 cash or 5000 property bond and remains jailed awaiting further action.
Census Bureau figures show 25.4 million Americans were poor last year, 10 million fewer than five years earlier. The era of the war on poverty and strong prosperity produced the sharpest declines, with a 4.7 million drop from 1965 to 1966.
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