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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1972
Page
1
The Reflector showcases photographs by Tom Koba Norwalk Junior High School art teacher and freelance photographer. Koba, 26, an Ohio University graduate, has shot the junior high yearbook and lives at 56 Corwin St. See samples on page 20.
Administration sources say President Nixon will reveal that 14 000 to 19 000 U S troops will be brought home from Vietnam with a remaining 20000 to 25000 troops possibly staying to secure POW and MIA issues. Ohio officials sue Bechtel McLaughlin over water pollution and other state news follow.
Mrs. Ruby Stewart cut a rattlesnake in half with hedge clippers. The front half bit her finger. Dr. Joe Hooker says she is in good condition at Memorial Hospital in CENTER Texas.
Senator George McGovern said there is no gap with Mayor Daley as he headed to the Illinois State Fair for a plan to bury differences. The meeting was canceled with Daley staying in Chicago for unclear reasons, leaving a 200 mile separation between the two leaders.
Gunmen shot a young Catholic man in the kneecaps in Belfast early today as IRA militants retaliate against those who cross the Provostional wing. An army spokesman said this would likely be the first of many such punishments.
The forecast calls for sunny conditions today with highs in the mid to upper 70s, clear cool nights with lows in the 50s, and a return to 80s Thursday with a 10 percent rain chance. Norwalk highs 83, lows 49 with no precipitation. winds shifting east to southeast 8 to 15 mph later.
A Waterloo man reports his wife shredded five thousand dollars of their savings and tossed it along a rural road near Gilbertsville. Police linked torn bills found by teens to the stash, and a lie detector test may determine where the money originated.
UPI reports Dr. Henry Kissinger landed in Saigon on a mission linked to secret Paris peace talks. North Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho heads to Hanoi while Saigon officials debate whether Kissinger’s visit signals Thieu’s fate or a secured political future.
Sen. William B. Saxbe asserts an FBI breakthrough in the DNC bugging case is probable next week with federal indictments likely. He cites a colleague who says answers on who, why, and who financed the operation will emerge, with charges possible in court soon.
A thrust bearing on a water feed pump to the main boiler at the municipal power plant was to be replaced today to prevent a breakdown. Service Director Herbert Krogh warned of a possible power shortage as the replacement proceeds, with installation expected by midnight and about two hours needed to swap the bearing.
Ideal weather and a second day at the Huron County Fair saw 3,250 paid attendees by 4 p.m. with grandstand crowds of 1,275 for the All-Ohio Boys Band performance. Fair officials blamed dinner hour for low turnout while noting 70 tractor entries and ongoing junior fair judging. Local 4-H winners include Eric Jennings grand champion Hereford heifer and Christine Hahn grand champion Hampshire gilt. Dennis Schwaner claimed junior feeder steer grand champion. County Extension Agent John Wells praised cooperation from 4-H advisers and fair board as judging proceeded with poultry, rabbits, draft horses, beef and swine, crops, and shop classes scheduled.
Can't Beat The Eating clothing contest pairs with a talent revue for junior fair night before the grandstand. Free grandstand admission this afternoon and evening with livestock judging Thursday. Harness racing at 1 30 pm, Kennel Club at 6 pm, country shows at 7 and 9 pm. Midway busy Tuesday with all concessions and 12 of 13 rides operating.
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