21 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1976
Page
1
Mrs. Nancy Daniels used food to win the baboon's trust after three escaped from African Lion Safari last summer. She lured the animal into her garage and slammed the door. Safari staff tranquilized the baboon and returned it to its cage. two others were captured earlier and sent back.
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin resigned after firing three National Religious party ministers. He submitted a one line letter to President Ephraim Katzir amid political upheaval raising uncertainty over Middle East peace talks resumption.
Mostly cloudy and cold with a chance of snow flurries tonight. Lows mid teens. partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday with highs mid to upper 20s. Precipitation chance 50 percent tonight and 20 percent Wednesday. Winds NW 15 to 25 mph today and W 10 to 20 tonight. Marriage license filed for Michael W. Rehark and Barbara A. Fulton. Births listed for several families in the Willard area and surrounding towns. Deaths include Albert L. Baird 80 Wakeman Eugene R. Windisch 52 Willard Infant James Schaffer Holmesville Edward Imke 84 Clyde.
The Opinion Line asks readers if a Dayton power company should allow payroll or bank deduction options to pay monthly bills. Respondents weigh convenience against potential privacy and coverage concerns.
The Reflector reports mixed opinions on cost of living and utility charges. Voters criticize high official pay, postal costs, and power company practices while others defend paying bills and stress personal responsibility. Call lines provided for Opinion Line debate.
Seven Gallup Road residents sue S E Johnson Corp Maumee the firm hired by the city to rebuild Gallup Road claiming use of a headache ball damaged property and caused anxiety worry and mental distress seek 50 000 for each plaintiff and alleging negligent operation trespass and injuries existing from late 1975 to early 1976 project times and locations named including addresses of plaintiffs provide a detailed civil action against the contractor for damages and relief
The Fred Cole residence on Crescent Road burned Monday, leaving the Cole family of four homeless. Firefighters battled the blaze starting around 1 15 p.m., with investigation pointing to a overheated Franklin Stove or possible wiring. The Coles planned to stay with relatives while seeking a larger home and gathering donated clothing and goods from a community shower set for Thursday at the Fitchville Grange Township Hall. No one was hurt and the family rescued their dog.
Heavy snow and very cold winds shut down roads and dozens of schools in northeastern Ohio on the first day of winter. Geauga County reports 14 to 15 inches with drifts up to two feet while other counties log 3 to 6 inches locally and up to 12 to 15 inches in parts near Cleveland. Authorities urge residents to stay home unless necessary as crews clear state and local roads.
Six juveniles aged 11 to 15 were arrested after a Dec. 7 assault on Santa Claus on the Tuscola County courthouse lawn. They reportedly rushed the scene, threw snowballs, knocked his glasses loose, and stole candy before fleeing. Santa Harry Thompson, 70, stayed to finish his shift, and the incident was only reported the next morning. A hearing date in juvenile court is pending.
Nine year old Amy Carter adjusts to relocating with her father to the capital. She toured the White House and Stevens public school meeting teachers and future classmates while awaiting formal enrollment after Inauguration Day. Her mother described mixed feelings about the transition.
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