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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1972
Page
1
Price Commission approval makes GM raise average $54 and Ford $62.55 on 1973 cars next week while Chrysler seeks two increases totaling $106. Ralph Nader calls the moves a half billion dollar bonanza at the expense of the American consumer.
Gov John J Gilligan said on Friday he will run for re election in 1974 during a Governors News Conference taping in Cleveland He said he would not choose former Gov James A Rhodes as an opponent noting Rhodes popularity in Ohio.
Texan Robert Strauss aims to succeed Jean Westwood as National Democratic Party chairman. He says he will go on his hands and knees to unite the party to win the post.
The United States secured a reduced U.N. dues share after the General Assembly budget committee cut the regular budget assessment from 31.52 percent to 25 percent. U.S. Ambassador George Bush called the vote a great day for the United Nations and said the real winner is the UN.
Fire Chief Louis San Salvadore shifted from tragedy to murder theory after four people died in a flash fire at the 16 story Rault Center in downtown New Orleans. Deputy Chief John C. Birabent announced two kerosene cans were found at the scene.
Gov. John J. Gilligan announced 1 000 Ottawa County families affected by Lake Erie flooding may buy food stamps on an emergency basis for 30 days regardless of income. The Ottawa County Welfare Department administers the program with federal approval. Ottawa County was the hardest hit along the lake shore.
In Westwood Cincinnati a waterbed fire damaged an apartment for $5,000 after residents James Tenbrink and wife left with the electric coil still connected. Short circuit ignited the bed frame and flames spread through the bedroom. Firefighters siphoned leaking water for an hour after quickly extinguishing.
Variable cloudiness and sunshine today with a high in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Tonight partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s. Tomorrow mostly cloudy and windy with a 30 percent chance of showers and cooler highs in the mid to upper 40s. Norwalk temperatures shown 38/16 with trace precipitation and moon phases. Marriage licenses issued to four couples including John R. Hipp and Mary Kay Hemenway, Wallie M. Coder and Bery A. Bird, Arnold E. Gillenwater and Martha E. Elliott, James A. Ringer and Juliet Holmes. Harriett E. Folwell, 92, Elyria, is listed in the deaths.
Nine year old Tommy Maurer, treated at National Jewish Hospital, seeks to return home to San Antonio for Christmas as his battle with a lymphocyte deficiency and related infections continues. His mother says he remains hopeful and active when well.
UPI reports South Vietnam may refuse to sign any peace treaty unless North Vietnamese troops withdraw. Nixon told Saigon the US aims to sign by December 15 with POW releases before Christmas. Kissinger to Paris for final talks amid Thieu objections over unconditional withdrawal. Australia’s Belinda Green named Miss World 1972 in London.
A blaze at Citizens Hall in downtown Seoul killed 24 and injured 87 as flames erupted within minutes. The theater was packed for a musical performance with top Korean singers when the fire broke out and the roof collapsed. Helicopters searched for survivors as authorities investigate the cause.
A new salary study panel recommends raising state legislation salaries to 14000 dollars a year, a 9.8 percent rise from 12750, with no mandatory disclosure of outside income. It also proposes 12 to 22 percent hikes for nine county offices and delays on judges and state official pay.
Norwalk’s first regular charter city council meeting will introduce four ordinances. Proposals include two charter driven funds a capital improvement reserve fund and a capital investment trust fund with specified tax and public utility revenue rules. The session also covers tax rate certification and bid advertising for fire hydrants. Richard Cunningham was reelected council president with three new members sworn in.
A 17-year-old Norwalk boy acting under the influence of drugs caused a scene Friday as three police officers tried to take him to Tiffin State Hospital. Accompanied by Clifford Hofmann, 21, Milan, the youth struggled, banged his head, and kicked the cruiser. Hofmann was charged with illegal possession of prescription drugs after police found quies pills in his car. The youth was placed under restraints and transported to Tiffin State Hospital for evaluation.
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