22 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1977
Page
1
Richard Clem of Dallas describes a 1972 patent claim for an engine powered by vegetable oil. He recounts failed prototypes and rejections from 15 companies before securing backing from a coal firm. He aims for a $25,000 motor by year end and mass production at costs not higher than standard engines.
State education officials in Columbus pursue a competency test to ensure students can read write and add before graduation. Roger J. Lulow says public and legislative pressure push the issue and educators should lead as lawmakers may act if not.
Forty five drivers battled five heats to claim prizes from a 50 first place and 25 second place purse. Jim Parsons won the grand run off in a battered Chrysler wagon, riding Big Red to Norwalk garage afterward.
A massive quake 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Friday near Bali Lombok and Sumbawa. Officials report 57 dead 72 missing and 23 seriously injured with feared higher casualties as more islands report in.
Clear tonight with lows mid 50s and a 10 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s and a 20 percent rain risk. Sunday temperatures from 73 to 97 with humidity around 87 percent at 8 am, 79 percent at 2 pm, and 90 percent at 8 pm. Births include Gerald and Donna Beer Monroeville boy and Russell and Dawn Bishop Monroeville girl. Deaths listed: Mrs. Valla Tillson 88 Norwalk rural, Mrs. Helen Bevington 79 Willard, Mr. Clayton J. Nottke 85 rural Huron, Mrs. Ella A. Slazas 71 rural Ashland, Mrs. Virginia Morehouse 64 Norwalk, Mrs. Lila Edna Palmer 72 Norwalk, Mrs. Hendrika Cok 84 rural Willard.
A 5 year old boy carrying a chrome cap gun was detained by Port Columbus guards after metal detector alerts. Security prohibited the toy from cabin use, delaying the flight to New York for Mrs. Zelenak and Andy as FAA paperwork was filed.
Fair manager James Ross of North Fairfield called the 1977 Huron County Fair a success. Paid attendance reached 19,360 Monday through Friday, with four days totaling an estimated 46,000. Rain forecast earlier in the week did not materialize. only notable shower occurred before Tuesday's tractor pull. The event ended Saturday at 11:30 p.m. with the demolition derby finale.
Julian Hammer, 42, son of Dr Armand Hammer, was arrested after allegedly firing at neighbor Vincent West during a money dispute. He faces assault with a deadly weapon charges and $1,000 bail, arraignment scheduled Friday. West survived the confrontation unharmed.
John Coyne, candidate for Clermont County sheriff, filed a $750,000 federal suit alleging police harassment and false arrest. Named defendants are Norborne C. Ward, former Batavia police chief, and George Woods, Batavia police sergeant, over Coyne’s campaigning incident involving a half track military vehicle and a motorcycle parked on Batavia streets.
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