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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1973
Page
1
The Geneva conference opened slowly as Israel and Egypt warned of pulling out over seating. A Beirut backed threat from Palestinian guerrillas warned Americans to stop supporting Israel, promising to crush them everywhere.
Senate and House negotiators reached a pact on emergency energy powers for the Nixon administration. Senator Paul J. Fannin of Arizona threatened to derail the measure calling it unreal and unworkable. He did not specify his filibuster plans or whether other interests align with him.
The Senate passed a bill to raise Social Security benefits by 11 percent for 30 million Americans, funded by a payroll tax increase on middle and upper income workers. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged support, framing the choice as compromise or no bill at all.
Eugene P. O Grady, chairman of the Gilligan re election committee, said the governor would voluntarily cap spending at 1.5 million dollars. He outlined 500000 for the primary and 1000000 for the general election in what was described as one of the most open campaigns.
Charles Bates, state welfare director, called on county departments to review all Aid to Dependent Children cases by next March. The 100 percent review aims to verify continuing eligibility and correct grant amounts under the revised policy.
Partly cloudy and cold today and Saturday with highs in the teens and 20s. Lows tonight 2 to 8 above zero. Norwalk high 34 low 14 with 89 to 93 percent humidity daytime. Marriage licenses issued for Enderle Cook and Malson Seitz in Bellevue and Norwalk. Births to Calahan and Wise in Milan and rural Norwalk. Deaths listed for Washburn Norwalk Allen Norwalk Null Columbus Paffenbarger New London.
Northern Kentucky State College plans 200 helium balloons from Fountain Square in Cincinnati with 103 carrying scholarship offers totaling 16000 dollars. Balloons include notes with call instructions and a map to the Highland Heights campus.
Richard Cain a former Chicago lawman who became chauffeur for top mobsters was killed in a cafe style slaying at Rose's Sandwich Shop near the Loop. Gunmen wearing ski masks held hostages and fired at close range, with witnesses noting a two way radio lookout and a rapid getaway. Cain once led Cook County Sheriff investigations and later served time for a 1963 bank robbery.
A U.S. spokesman would not confirm or deny reports that Secretary of State Kissinger may marry Nancy McGinnis on December 28. The rumors have circulated for weeks as Kissinger, in Geneva for the Middle East Peace Conference, travels with officials who acknowledge plans to remarry without naming a partner.
Reporters from Sandusky Register and Elyria Chronicle-Telegram found all mayor Goodsite’s Christmas decorations stolen except a strand of mistletoe. Custodian George Marion assisted as the decorations vanished before Goodsite’s morning arrival. The mystery drew speculation about a local “Grinch” and prompted an investigation.
Foster parents are being recruited for troubled Huron County teenagers. Judge Robert W. Smith set the push with help from Lillie Hendricks of the Ohio Youth Commission. The county now has only one foster family shared with welfare. Most inquiries come from Norwalk. interviews begin after Christmas.
Local 343 AIW filed unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB against Rotary Printing Co accusing bad faith bargaining. The strike began November 28 as talks over hourly raises and a tentative agreement stalled.
Norwalk St. Paul welcomes the undefeated South Central basketball power to Norwalk Junior High. The junior varsity game starts at 7 p.m. Local fans expect a competitive doubleheader and key early-season tests for both teams.
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