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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1972
Page
1
The Reflector hosts a Christmas Home Lighting Contest with outdoor lights judged on December 19th 20th and 21st. Winners announced December 23rd. Two categories beauty of spirit and most unique. Prizes total 100 dollars with first 25 dollars value merchandise in each category. Send postcard to The Reflector Christmas Home Lighting Contest Box 71 to enter.
UPI reports that for the first time in memory the U S Postal Service ceased residential deliveries as a snow and ice storm crippled Chicago St Louis and cities from the Plains to the mid Atlantic. Over 50 postmen injured on slick pavements halted mail in the St Louis region while nationwide disruption spread. Meanwhile former President Truman’s health improved though fever and rapid pulse noted. doctors said his heart condition was fairly strong and holding.
In Stateline Nevada deputies freed Cindy the black poodle terrier from a locked car. The 6 pound animal had lost 24 pounds in 74 days without food or water and was revived with milk before the Nechvatal couple from San Leandro California claimed their pet and car, reported stolen September 28 from a casino parking lot.
Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Craig Wright reversed the state Insurance Superintendent’s order and granted Blue Cross of Central Ohio a 1.2 million direct pay subscriber rate increase. The judge ruled the hike proper despite earlier denial after a public hearing August 9-10.
Cincinnati police sought a warrant to examine the stomach of Sam Fenderson after he allegedly swallowed 16 heroin bags in a restaurant. Fenderson, 40, was pumped and faces assault and battery and resisting arrest charges in addition to potential drug counts.
Mostly cloudy and windy today with highs in the 30s and a 10 percent precipitation chance. Tonight mostly cloudy and cold with teens to 20s, then sunny Thursday with highs near 40. Births in New London and Norwalk, marriage license applications for Bouman and Buurma, and deaths of Pugh and Johnson listed.
Apollo 17 scientists Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt report orange and crimson soil at Shorty Crater with gray crust, hinting at a volcanic vent. Schmitt digs a trench as core samples reveal red and orange hues. if confirmed, this could reshape lunar chemistry and volcanic history.
Supt. Albion V. Gotaas states no plan to require make up time after a Norwalk High School bomb hoax and details procedures for notifying police and coordinating searches. A 19-year-old suspect pleaded guilty in Huron County Court as officers reviewed guidelines with the school board.
In Fareham England a 4 year old girl Sara Jane Chase kept talking on the phone for 15 minutes while operators traced her mother's location. Eileen Smith continued the chat about Christmas to prevent the girl from losing contact as ambulance crews arrived. Doctors credit the little girl's steadiness with helping avert fatal bleeding.
In Paris Kissinger and Le Duc Tho held the ninth session in ten days as the secret talks near a final round. Kissinger prepared to fly to Washington after a 7 p.m. Orly departure. A Le Figaro report said he would meet Nixon and present a new draft to South Vietnamese President Thieu.
Norwalk High boosters confront the Board of Education over athletic policy in a tense, closed door meeting after a Monday booster session raised questions about support. The duo pledged better community communication as they discussed recruiting, equipment, and coaching standards with four booster reps and Superintendent Dr. Albion Gotaas.
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