Hope Fades To Keep NTL Here
Norwalk Truck Lines faces loss of its Norwalk main office after a morning meeting with chamber officials and NTL executives. Chamber president Ralph Bache said no further talks will be held and cited mail service issues tied to the Cincinnati district office, with senators and a congressman urged to intervene.
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Norwalk
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Bache
Chamber
NTL
Bache
U. S
Stephen Young
Frank Lausche
United State Postmaster General
Charles Mosher
Sandusky
Washington
Mosher
George Kovats
Bat
Cincinnati
United Buckingham
Donald Manlowe
Northern Ohio Telephone Co
Col
William C. Henry
Russell Grell
Huron County Airport Authority
John Baltes
Morley Price
Manlowe
I'nere
Ashland teen questioned in death of newborn found outside city
In Ashland Ohio a 16 year old girl questioned by sheriff's deputies over the death of a newborn baby found in a box outside the city. Coroner H P Petty ruled the infant eight pounds died of exposure wrapped in cellophane. An Ashland High School teacher directed deputies to the teen.
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Ashland
Ohio
UPI
H. P. Petty
National Bridge Survey Follows Silver Bridge Disaster
The Silver Bridge collapse at Point Pleasant West Virginia prompts a national bridge survey ordered by President Johnson. Officials in 11 states review inspection policies while others defend current methods. A Virginia highway engineer notes some bridges vibrate yet remain rarely in danger of collapse.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Johnson
Virginia
Tornadoes Kill Three in Potosi Missouri and Hit Nearby Areas
A tornado tore through Potosi Missouri killing at least three people and injuring 25. Twisters also damaged Hermann Bixby Willow Springs and Jerseyville injuring and scattering debris across the region overnight.
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Potosi
Penelope the Cincinnati Zoo Gorillas Pregnant
Cincinnati Zoo officials announced that Penelope an 11 year old gorilla is pregnant Dr Jerry Theobald said evidence of pregnancy is strong Penny shows morning sickness and isolates from peers She is expected to give birth to the twelfth captive gorilla next month
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Cincinnati
UPI
Penelope
Jerry Theobald
Zoo
Penny
Albert Schwitzer
Weather Summary and Local Births and Deaths
Cloudy and windy with scattered showers turning to colder conditions tonight and Friday. Highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s, then much cooler Friday. Births list includes a daughter for Royal and wife at 182 Newton Terrace and two sons for Donald Blevens and George Wharff. Deaths include Virginia Cook and several individuals from Willard and Birmingham.
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Royal Wilson
Newton Terrace
Donald Blevens
W. Elm
George Wharff
Milan
Gunmen Rob Greenhouse At New London
An armed robbery occurred at Cecile of New London West End Greenhouse at 6 30 p m Wednesday. Owner Mrs Cecile Heitsche says two men, one tall and well dressed, robbed the cash register while others searched back rooms and broke exterior telephone wires. Police and state patrol assist the inquiry with extra officer Lawrence Burley on duty.
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New London
West End Greenhouse
Kenneth Murr
Cecile Heitsche
Huron County Sheriff's Office
State Patrol
Lawrence Burley
Family exemplifies generosity spreading to community
The Hay family of 161 East Main St is highlighted for daily kindness. Herman and wife visit hospitalized youths and help strangers, bake for parishioners and professionals, guard neighbors’ houses, and inspire children Mary Jo and Michael to give without limit.
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Herman Hay
East Main St
Mary Jo
St. Paul’s
Michael
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Mike
Mary Joe
Mike Geretz
Ohio Fuel & Gas Company
Hay
Robert Ruffing
Toledo
Father Ruffing
Hays
Heart transplant patient dies from pneumonia not rejection
Dr. Christian Barnard announced that Louis Washkansky died from respiratory failure due to bilateral pneumonia, not organ rejection. A second autopsy confirmed pneumonia as the cause, with doctors planning another transplant for Philip Blaiberg after full findings.
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Cape Town
South Africa
UPI
Christian Barnard
Louis Washkansky
Barnard
Washkansky
Philip Blaiberg
Blaiberg
Wash
Price Construction wins U S 250 widening contract
Price Construction Co of Norwalk wins the U S 250 widening project at Norwalk's southern edge with a bid of 87 782 dollars versus an estimated 89 200. The plan adds a center left turn lane between Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital and the U S 20 bypass.
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Columbus
Price Construction Co
Norwalk
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
U. S. 20
Fries Appointed to Norwalk Planning and Zoning Board
Frank E. Fries of 21 N. Pleasant St. is appointed to the Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission by Mayor Harold Finch. He replaces George Cook Ford whose term ends this year. Ford leaves to join the Huron County Planning Commission. Fries will serve a six year term and works as sales manager at Rotary Printing Co.
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Frank E. Fries
N. Pleasant St
Norwalk
Norwalk High Absentees Rise as Flu Reports Spread
A large rise in absences at Norwalk High School this week suggests a Midwest flu outbreak reaching Norwalk. Tuesday 116 of 845 students absent, 119 Wednesday before Christmas break. five teachers out Monday, three back by Wednesday. Elementary and St Paul’s schools report no major rise.
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Norwalk High School
Midwest
Norwalk
Norwalk High
Ervin Ultican
William Conway
Pleasant and Bronson Schools
William Bodart
St. Paul’s High School
George F. Linn
Hems Coming Down In London Miniskirt Fade
London observers note miniskirts retreat as cold weather and cinema trends push hems downward on King's Road. Fashion expert John Hurst says the long-term cycle keeps hemlines rising after a period of decline, with culottes and maxi styles fading in favor of longer looks.
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London
UPI
King’s Road
Hurst
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