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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1974
Page
1
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone glances from a roulette wheel in a Las Vegas casino while a microphone is covered. Robert Duvall as his consigliere offers counsel as he testifies to a Senate committee on organized crime. scenes from the new film show in New York premiere notices.
Federal grand jury probes alleged illicit drug use at Hefner owned Playboy mansions in Chicago and Beverly Hills. Investigators focus on cocaine barbiturates and marijuana used by employees and guests and concealed from authorities.
Communist forces opened a new front in the Mekong Delta and Tay Ninh as a three day clash produced more than six thousand casualties on both sides. Saigon reports indicate a shift toward Tay Ninh, a strategic provincial capital northwest of Saigon.
The Senate to vote this week on Nelson Rockefeller's vice presidency with expected overwhelming approval. The House plans a next week vote after Judiciary Committee approval. Debates start today and a Tuesday confirmation is anticipated amid minimal opposition.
Generally clear and cold tonight with lows around 10. Mostly sunny Tuesday with highs in the 30s and a 10 percent precipitation chance. Births list several families in Norwalk Monroeville and New London. Deaths note eight residents including Tillie Janotta 88 and Birdie Riggs 90.
Ohio Lottery Commission reports weekly ticket sales down about 3 percent since Aug 9 with the week ending Nov 21 at 3.3 million tickets versus 6 million in the initial week. Director John Kirkland cites inflation holiday slowdown and Cleveland newspaper strike as factors and urges Congress to allow mail advertising to boost progress.
Huron County probate and juvenile judge Robert W. Smith seeks appointment to the Common Pleas Court bench. Assistant prosecutor Thomas Heydinger also seeks the post, with local lawyers noting Democratic control could shape the outcome. The nonpartisan council will review applications by December 17 and forward up to three recommendations to Governor Gilligan.
Garlene Zappitelli is accused of running an unauthorized bus line after forming a car pool. The case, set for the Public Utilities Commission hearing, raises questions about the line between car pools and bus services and could influence Assembly efforts to ease legal barriers. She operates a 12 passenger van and charges eight dollars weekly for a 77 mile round trip for TRW Inc. employees. The SC Commuter Bus Service filed a complaint alleging commercial carrier operation in competition with the bus service.
Senator elect John Glenn said he asked Howard Metzenbaum to resign early to gain seniority for Ohio’s interests, but Metzenbaum refused. Glenn noted the request aimed to aid committee assignments, while Metzenbaum and aides stressed he would not step down, calling the move unprecedented for Ohio.
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon denied reports he would resign and said he has no intention of stepping down. He attributed ongoing speculation in Washington to common but inaccurate rumors.
George Ryerson cites gate receipts up to 30 360 and grandstand income rising to 14 906 for this year, driven by admission price increases from 1.25 to 1.50. Total income about 124 278 with expenses 124 744. Board considers price cuts and plans next year’s schedule and improvements including more local entertainment and bus shuttle upgrades.
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