27 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1976
Page
1
The Senate voted 88 to 0 to exempt banquet and fund raiser events plus Boys State and Girls State activities from federal sex discrimination laws. Senator Bayh praised anti discrimination efforts but called HEW rulings on such activities idiotic.
Lance Lowe and three fellow ex prisoners of war will revisit the Burma railway on October 25 to bury decades of hatred. They were among survivors who endured the death railway built costing thousands of lives under Japanese captors.
A shower or thundershower chance exists tonight and again Saturday with a 40 percent and 50 percent probability respectively. Lows tonight near 60s to upper 60s and highs Saturday around mid 80s. Winds southwest 8 to 15 mph. Precipitation total about .03 inch. Sunrise 6 48 Sunset 8 09 Moonrise 9 27 Moonset 9 19. Births and marriage license items follow in notices.
A Norwalk gas station employee protests city sewer work planned during peak season claiming unfair scheduling. Officials reference road repairs and permits while evaluating impact on station traffic and revenue.
Norwalk previews its annual oldtimers flag football clash under lights at Whitney Field with stars including Jim Spettle Jack Wilde Chris Amato and Bob Berry. The four 20 minute quarters run with a running clock to raise funds for seat covers and feature Norwalk High and St Pauls squads as bands provide halftime music.
Senate member Robert Taft Jr announced Ohio stands to receive 45 to 60 million dollars from a 3.9 billion public works bill. He spoke at a seminar for 400 Ohio officials outlining funding details and opportunities for sewer projects in Norwalk and waterline construction.
Milan officials revive the Milan Ledger for a one time special edition priced at 50 cents. Mayor Robert Bickley plans weekly revival funding repairs to city buildings with proceeds. former editors Ross and Myr Day caution on returning to regular publication. The edition includes July 4 Bicentennial coverage and historic pieces by Wallace White and Gilbert Wallace with Taft among photographed dignitaries.
Ohio Natural Resources Director says a parade of misunderstandings drove the case against 11-year-old Jeff Gyde who sold worms and crayfish without a license. The incident drew national attention as officials explained a lettered permit mix up and that no arrest occurred before the case was dismissed.
Stephanie Nilson the 19 year old Miss Bloomington 1976 performed the Star Spangled Banner flawlessly on national TV in Atlanta for the Braves Phillies opener. She used no cue cards this time after a prior flub at Minnesota Baltimore game. Irate public opinion and a man on the street survey show many people cannot name or sing the first verse.
The Towne and Country Players present the musical Irene at 8 tonight at the Towne and Country Regional Art Center. The production showcases local talent in a weekend performance series.
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