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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1972
Page
1
The Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development launches a two pronged push with media ads and brochures to highlight attractions and grow the states $3 million annual tourist business. The plan is led by Director David Sweet under the Ohio Is Happening banner.
FBI agent wounded a hijacker 13 hours after he rode a bicycle with a rifle to Reno's airport and boarded a Boeing 727 demanding 2 million dollars. Suspect Marcus Sibley of Stateline Village Nevada was captured and taken to King County Hospital for questioning by agents.
Mary Ann Maier, wife of Milwaukee Mayor Henry Maier, left the Democratic Party after the 1968 convention and became a vice chairman of Democrats for Nixon. Reportedly she will second the President's nomination at the Republican Convention while her husband backs Senator George McGovern.
Variable cloudiness with a 40 percent rain chance today and smaller chances tonight and Sunday. Highs near the upper 70s to low 80s, tonight and Sunday cooling to the upper 70s. Winds northerly 5 to 10 mph. Norwalk highs 87 and lows 62 with humidity around 90 percent at 7 am. Precipitation measured at 1.00 inch. Moon and sun timings listed. Marriage licenses issued for Sweigert Nicely and Rymal Claus. Births reported in Norwalk area and nearby hospitals. Deaths include Clyde H. Fair and Christopher Eastman infant.
The House passed the SALT interim agreement with 329 yeas and 7 nays led by opponents John G. Schmitz and John M. Ashbrook. Critics warned of loopholes while debate shifted to Senate considerations and potential Jackson amendment seeking greater parity with Moscow.
Heavy rain drenched Huron County Fairgrounds causing mud and vehicle difficulties but attendance remained strong with about 4,200 on the grounds Friday. An afternoon deluge prompted safety steps while 1,400 filled the grandstand for auto thrill shows. livestock auctions proceeded with notable hog results before the fair wraps Sunday with derby events and final exhibitor dismissals.
Norwalk City income tax collections are $17,000 ahead of last year with $220,343 raised so far this year from a half percent tax. The second quarter 1972 brought in $70,840 including $59,594 in withholdings. individuals paid $11,246 as part of annual returns. In 1971 the tax yielded $270,974. 1970 total was $183,654. The year to date includes $177,739 in withholding and $42,604 from individuals.
The platform committee backed a plank promoting voluntary comprehensive day care for all children despite Nixon opposition. White House aides blocked a labor plank reining in right to work while supporting the day care measure urged by Rep. Margaret Heckler and women’s groups. The result frames Nixon as pursuing a stronger US position on Vietnam against McGovern.
Ohio motor vehicle registrar C Donald Curry says a new odometer rule to stop odometer tampering is delayed by a Franklin County court challenge. The suit argues the license board lacks authority to implement the rule. Curry heads the board and has asked about 6000 dealers to voluntarily follow the program with broad acceptance.
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