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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1975
Page
1
The Reflector publishes class lists for Norwalk elementary schools with room assignments on Page 6. Kingergarten children are excluded from the list and parents were sent letters last week about when to report.
The Commerce Department reports a 977 million trade surplus for July the fourth highest on record with six straight black months as imports climb 13.7 percent driven by crude oil petroleum products and foreign cars. Astronaut Deke Slayton undergoes exploratory lung surgery at a top cancer hospital as the nation’s oldest Mercury era astronaut.
William Plachta faced manslaughter charges after allegedly not stopping his terminally ill wife Francesca Plachta from dying by overdose. Francesca, 49, died at home from sleeping pill overdose and left notes praising her doctor and bidding farewell to the world.
Mrs. Lyndon Johnson says Betty Ford spoke hastily about sex under pressure of being First Lady. She adds she has known Ford since 1949 and considers her straightforward and warm, suggesting she may have been asked a question too quickly.
Tonight cooler with lows near 60 and a 20 percent rain chance. Wednesday mostly sunny, less humid, highs in the low to mid 80s with a 10 percent rain risk. Winds west to northwest at 6 to 12 mph. For agriculture, humidity near 60 percent this afternoon and rainfall 0.5 to 1 inch in thunderstorms.
Voters split on Ohio utilities plans for a one million dollar public relations push. A Marine general signals modest relaxation of grooming rules but declines broader policy changes. Readers are urged to call and vote yes or no before midnight.
Kohjin Ltd a major Japanese pulp firm with real estate and textiles seeks bankruptcy in Japan's biggest failure since WWII. Shares were suspended on Tokyo Nagoya and Osaka exchanges as liabilities are estimated between 433 and 666 million dollars.
Secretary Kissinger returns to Egypt with a draft interim peace treaty after six hours of talks with Israeli leaders. Officials say a Friday or Saturday start could trigger immediate effects as both sides push toward a common text amid congressional scrutiny.
Gov. Milton J. Shapp said on PBS he will enter the New Hampshire first presidential primary and later Massachusetts and Maine. He filed for the nomination and outlined a city rebuilding program focused on investment in people, resources, and transportation, citing Pennsylvania’s recovery in 1970.
William McQuillen of Ashland pleaded no contest to aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Howard M. Jones Sr., 44, of Oberlin, in a crash at U.S. 20 and Ohio 601. Blood tests showed alcohol in his system. he was sentenced to six months to five years with suspended sentence, a $500 fine, and license suspension for one year plus three years probation.
Abraham M. Sirkin, former State Department staffer, argues in an Aspen Institute paper that Americans will face a permanent energy shortage in the next decade. He urges smaller living, less eating, and more walking or cycling, predicting benefits like reduced pollution and healthier conditions.
Cleveland Congressman James Stanton answered a TV host about Thomas Vail Jr. son of the Plain Dealer publisher joining his campaign staff. Stanton said the young aide has his own life and that Vail backed McGovern in 1972, with no impact on his Senate bid.
The Planning Commission convenes at 7 30 in the city council chambers. The Huron County Airport Authority also meets at 7 30 in the administration building at the airport.
Columbia Pictures filmed scenes at Mansfield Reformatory for Harry and Walter Go To New York starring James Caan Elliott Gould and Michael Caine. The 1892 period piece uses the prison to represent Concord State Penitentiary with 65 inmates and 65 townspeople in internal scenes. Director Mark Rydell leads the crew through next Tuesday.
Reflector news carriers return to school Tuesday and will not deliver before 3 30 to 4 p m on school days. Subscriptions in Norwalk should call Guaranteed Delivery at 668 3774 if not reached by 5 30.
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