16 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
1
Ed Clinch's annual decennial mystery coconut reached his front door in Peoria Illinois as WIRL DJ Robyn Weaver delivered it after a midnight tip from a masked donor. The gourd has appeared for 27 years each December, with the sender remaining unidentified.
Senator Frank Church argues Bush lacks independence for CIA director citing his Republican political background. Bush testifies that he has no VP ambitions but refuses to rule out a possible run with Ford if offered.
Mount Vernon Mortuary in Sacramento offers free $475 funerals to the next of kin of Sacramento-Roseville area residents who die before midnight December 31. Dale Chaffin, the funeral home manager, says the giveaway aims to help people and also improve business. The package includes a cloth covered wooden casket and professional services.
The Justice Department will retry former Florida Senator Edward J. Gurney on two charges after a prior trial ended with acquittals on five counts and a hung verdict on two. The decision was approved by Attorney General Edward H. Levi and Deputy AG Harold R. Tyler.
Ohioans for Jobs and Progress disclosed a nearly 2 million dollar spend to back Gov. James A. Rhodes four point economic package in the November general election. The post election report shows the Ohio Contractors Association as top donor with 100000 and several financial firms contributing 96900.
The Columbus Post Office reports a limited batch of 1975 Christmas stamps to avoid leftovers at season’s end. Roy Baker says the stamps carry no denomination since rates were unknown, and only a small supply was issued to cover the Christmas period. On December 28 first class letters rise to 13 cents.
Mostly cloudy and cold tonight and Wednesday with a 20 to 30 percent precipitation chance. Lows 20 to 25, highs in the lower 30s, SW winds 10 to 15 mph. Marriage license: Douglas E. Williams and Bess Perkins of Norwalk. Births: Kluding girl. Deaths: Flora Bell Foster Coeburn VA Dorothy M. Shoemaker 71 Port Charlotte FL Charles M. Ludban 81 Willard Wm H Thompson 85 Cleveland Orlo W. Brown 74 Rural North Fairfield.
Voters are urged to support State Sen Pease for the U S Congress with a phone in vote. Teeth numbers provided for yes or no responses and urged to call by midnight.
Sen. Frank Church says Democrats on the Senate intelligence panel unanimously avoided the late President's personal life. He notes a 349 page report linked a Kennedy associate to underworld figures tied to a Castro assassination bid, while denying the woman knew of plots.
The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals chairman urged Governor Rhodes to pursue a constitutional amendment for a real estate tax freeze and delay it until 1978. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation urged a legislative ceiling on automatic property tax hikes without voter approval and urged timely relief during ongoing equalization through 1977.
State Senator Donald J. Pease of Oberlin announces candidacy for the 13th District seat in the U S House. The Democrat, 44, longtime Oberlin News-Tribune editor, faces retirement by Republican Charles A. Mosher and cites a vigorous campaign on state education and public utilities issues. He and his wife Jeanne and their year-old daughter live at 285 Oak St. in Oberlin.
The Norwalk Board of Education will invest its interim funds in the local bank offering the highest interest rate. Board Clerk Dorothy Brooks said she discussed the plan with the state auditor's office on Monday and confirmed depositing interim funds expected to be spent within 30 days to two years.
Total of $824.77 spent to back a half mill mental health levy approved by Huron County voters on November 4. Three committees filed expense reports with the county Board of Elections including $624.45 by the Mental Health Society Committee, $119.98 by the Socrates Delianides Committee, and $80.34 in kind by the Steering Committee. Details note bids from local banks are illegal and borrowing against assets is restricted.
The Maplehurst School sixth grade band performs at 7 30 tonight before the community Christmas tree at the courthouse. Bronson and League Schools hold their Christmas programs at 7 30. City Council also meets at 7 30 in council chambers.
The article recounts Mary and Josephs engagement in Nazareth and the angelic announcement to Mary about conceiving Jesus by the Holy Spirit, noting cultural expectations and biblical context and Luke’s gospel account of the event. It contrasts ancient marriage customs with Marys miraculous pregnancy and references Matthew 1 18 and Luke narratives.
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