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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1974
Page
1
Tony Hodges 34 tours 10 states by Greyhound urging voters to reject all incumbents who have served more than two terms. He campaigns with a New American Revolution kit and seeks a constitutional amendment to cap terms while financing a 100 day trip with $20,000.
Advance ticket sales for the Norwalk High Boosters Club game at Whitney Field are weak with about 100 tickets sold. Prices at the gate remain 2.50 for adults and 1.50 for children 14 and under. The Cleveland USA Daredevils face the Columbus Pace-Setters in 12 minute quarters. Gates open 6 30 p m and kickoff is 8 p m.
At the Ohio State Fair in Columbus under mostly sunny skies and little rain Johnny Cash appeared on the third day drawing an estimated 154 751 visitors. The figure nears the 154 844 attendance recorded on the event's second day of the 1973 fair.
In Bucharest the American population expert Dr. Ray Ravenhold warns of an acute worldwide shortage of contraceptive supplies. He says requests from developing nations exceed available funds to supply birth control materials. AUPI reports from Boulder Colorado that Poli Poitier a University of Colorado sophomore defensive back died after collapsing on the football field.
Postmaster General E T Klassen told a National Association of Postal Supervisors meeting that the service faces a possible deficit exceeding 400 million dollars in fiscal 1975 due to higher fuel and salary costs and that Congress or rate increases may be needed. Ford and AMC drive mid August auto sales near last year record with Ford up 2.2 percent and AMC up 24.1 percent to 10 year high.
Mostly sunny and cooler today with a high in the mid to upper 70s. Tonight clear with a low in the 50s. Sunday fair with a high in the upper 70s to lower 80s and a 10 percent rain chance. Marriage license applications shown for five couples and births to two families listed in local notices.
Norwalk police broke up a late night outside Friendly Corners at 75 Townsend Ave arresting a 21 year old on disorderly conduct charges, an 18 year old for failure to disperse, and a 19 year old for obstructing official business. Downtown dispersal followed with about 35 people. No further trouble reported. In a separate case, George M. Steinbrenner pleaded guilty to conspiring to make illegal corporate political donations to Nixon and others, facing possible prison and fines. His company American Shipbuilding also pleaded guilty to conspiracy and illegal contribution. Continuous monitoring set for sentencing.
Police report a break in at Super-X Drugs at 120 Milan Ave using a car jack to lift the roof and crawl inside. Merchandise from the lower counters and drug counter was stolen while tools were left behind and the alarm was disabled.
Gail Pickworth of Berlin Heights won the Ohio State Fair auctioneering contest among 65 entrants. Dressed in Western wear he yodeled a distinctive tune to top the field and earned 300 dollars plus a plaque. The Ohio Auctioneers Association sponsored the event with proceeds to the cancer society.
The Newalk Norwalk Boosters present a women’s pro football game Daredevils versus Pacesetters at Whitney Field at 8 tonight. Also, the Young Republican Meet Your Candidate barbecue is at Memorial Lake Shelter House at 4 30 p.m. and Walt Disney’s Old Yeller and The Incredible Journey show at Towne and Country Theatre tonight at 8 and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Torrential rains flood regions south of the Sahara offering potential relief from a six year drought. FAO reports 25 million people in danger zone with 6 to 10 million at risk of starvation. Aid uses caravans, airlifts, and truck convoys but needs more supplies.
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