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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1970
Page
1
A reporter canvassed Norwalk women about a torchlight protest march. Most showed indifference or hostility. only a few engaged. The piece notes mixed views on women's liberation and portrays cautious acceptance among housewives and secretaries.
The Senate plans a crucial Tuesday vote on a McGovern Hatfield measure to withdraw from Southeast Asia in 16 months. Debate on a $8. billion military procurement bill is limited to six hours amid fights over an anti herbicide amendment and a proposed all voluntary Army with a $3.2 billion pay hike.
Scott Ross 19, from Milan, was sentenced to 20 to 40 years under Ohio shock treatment law after admitting to selling marijuana. He left high school for Ohio University, worked at a Lorain steel plant, then a Norwalk contractor job before getting involved in drug sales. He and his supplier were arrested after a customer filed a complaint. He says the worst part is hurting his good family.
Two painting crew members were killed and two injured at Ohio University dormitory work site when an aluminum extension ladder touched a high voltage line. Authorities withheld identifications pending next of kin. The four men were on or around the ladder during the incident.
President Nixon in San Clemente salutes the 50th anniversary of women gaining the vote and backs the Women’s Liberation movement goals. He issued a proclamation recognizing the 19th Amendment and urged Americans to acknowledge women’s broader political economic and social roles and to work toward that aim.
Mostly sunny today and Thursday with highs in the 80s. Tonight and Thursday low to mid 50s and 60s with a 0 to 20 percent chance of rain. Winds southwest 5 to 10 mph. Norwalk high 86 low 55 no precipitation. Moon phases noted. Births: Mr and Mrs James Kent Sandusky have a son. Marriage licenses: mapsles and Atkins Norwalk. James J McWilliams Jr Bellevue and Susan E Smith Bellevue.
A five man delegation led by John Hogsett will represent Huron County at the Democratic State Convention in Columbus at the Neil House. Delegates include Douglas Colvin R Hollis Matherly Ray Willett and Carlos V Arnold Jr. Five vice chairmen elected Greg Richards Pauline Bedford Matherly Arnold Willett willard and Willett. The committees meet next Sept 9 at 8 p m at the American Legion Hall.
Monroeville School District officials again seek voter approval for a 5.4 mill operating levy at the November election. The district faces a 1971 budget deficit of 58,080 dollars and a total operating mills of 34.4 if approved. A forum is planned at the Monroeville PTA meeting on Monday October 19 at 8 pm to discuss the levy.
In Lake Erie near Huron two Cleveland men are believed dead after their 17 foot outboard boat tipped over. Fishermen and a police boat rescued two others, Robert J. Keyes 19 Euclid and Irwin Bright 37 Cleveland. The missing men are Harry J. Walton 34 and Amos H. Williams 24. The group had fished Tuesday when the accident occurred.
State School Superintendent Martin W. Essex says scare tactics fail to deter students from drugs as use rises. He cites mobility and loneliness in a mobile society and urges strategies that address companionship needs and family connections.
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