01 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
1
In San Francisco 300 to 600 tribal representatives occupy Alcatraz Island in a bid to reclaim the 12 acre rock. A census was started to determine the number of people living on the island as observers report a wide age range from infants to elders involved in the occupation.
More than 500 figures attended the post season ceremony honoring St. Paul for its second straight undefeated season and 29th win in 30 games under coach Mike Gottfried. The event featured seven major awards including the State Championship Award by George Strode and a Toledo Blade trophy.
At 8 p.m. EST a young man will draw a capsule from 366 at Selective Service to launch the first U.S. draft lottery since World War II. The scene recalls historic fishbowl moments from 1917 and 1940.
Clearing and colder tonight with lows in the 20s. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and warmer temperatures in the upper 40s. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and colder with a chance of snow flurries and a 10 to 20 percent overall precipitation risk. Northwesterly winds today 15 to 25 mph shifting to lighter tonight and southwest Tuesday. Sunrise 7 34 a.m. Sunset 4 59 p.m. Births announced in Norwalk area and multiple marriage license applications listed for Norwalk Willard Evergreen Park and nearby communities.
Army Captain Ernest L Medina, commander of the infantry company linked to the Song My massacre, has been portrayed as a butcher, his new attorney F Lee Bailey said. Bailey stated he has been retained and spoke with Medina by phone Friday seeking formal briefing.
Burglars smashed a window at Ernie's Bar 46 Benedict Ave between 3 15 and 9 a.m. Sunday taking about 300 dollars in money and eight to ten whiskey bottles. A home at 92 S Linwood Ave was entered between Wednesday and Sunday with money and two watches missing worth 125 dollars. A separate break in at 156 Benedict Ave was reported with 200 dollars missing. A broader report notes a White House briefing about a Vietnam atrocity and mentions Lt. Calley. Miss North America pageant results include Sharon Cramer as second runner up and Beverly Forrest as winner.
The Paul Carpenter family of 54 West Main Street Norwalk received the ninth annual American Institute of Architects award for restoration of the Kimball Wooster Carpenter House. Nominated by Thurman J. Peabody the project honors a rare late Federal Style Ohio landmark and notes restoration of interior woodwork doors and mantles while preserving original materials.
Monroeville officials study buying water from Norwalk or Bellevue to supply residents. Utilities Superintendent Myron Gerber urges a formal investigation and a Dec 27 EPA meeting invite for Norwalk City Service Director William Mount to discuss the plan.
A Norwalk youth, 16, Dean Bauman, remains unconscious with a fractured skull at Elyria Memorial Hospital after being hit by a car driven by George Schild on West Seminary Street. Two younger boys witnessed Bauman run from an alley into the street. Schild said he could not avoid the collision.
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