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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
1
Las Vegas host and Olympic swimming star Johnny Weismuller, 68, is in a hospital cardiac care unit after suffering a hip fracture in a hotel fall. Surgery performed, but signs of heart trouble detected. he has a history of cardiac issues.
Nixon awaits signature as Congress approves a two step 11 percent rise in Social Security payments for about 30 million retirees disabled workers widows and dependents. The plan raises the wage base for taxes to 13200 and expands SSI benefits to 3 million aged blind and disabled adults.
Four exchange students from Ecuador and Colombia celebrate Christmas in Norwalk. Mara Yonfa Carlos Cobo Mercedes Vasconez and Olga Tita Forero describe their traditions at St Pauls High School and Norwalk High School. They note Nativity focus in Colombia and Ecuador, Santa Claus as commercial, Baby Jesus the cherished gift giver, and they enjoy American snow.
Congress postponed final action on a bill granting President Nixon emergency powers to cope with the fuel shortage. Lawmakers failed to pass the energy emergency measure before adjournment and set noon sessions after the House rejected a Senate compromise as Christmas travel begins.
UPI reports Rep. William E. Minshall, 62, will not seek re election to a 23rd district seat. He disclosed the decision at the Union Club during lunch with about 25 supporters, saying the choice came after serious deliberation and was not easy.
Howard Hughes, the reclusive billionaire, checked into Freeport's Xanadu Princess Hotel under the alias Mr. Ludwig. Ludwig, claimed as chairman of Princess Properties Ltd, was said to be connected to the Canadu and other Bahamas hotels, with Hughes party occupying two top hotel floors.
Israel's chief cease fire negotiator Maj. Gen. Aharon Yariv said on national radio there is a possibility for disengagement of forces with Egypt at the Geneva Middle East conference. He warned the decision will be very tough.
Partly cloudy and cold today with highs in the 20s and lows in the teens. Mostly cloudy Sunday with highs near 40. Norwalk temps range 25/10 with 69% humidity at 1 pm. Birth notices report three girls and one memorial boy born to local families.
A 15-foot blue spruce at North Side Gulf Milan Avenue Milan Streets was cut down. James J Wise admitted to trimming the tree and agreed to restitution. A second blue spruce near Wakeman was reported missing. No charges filed.
Bob Hope spent Christmas at Letterman General Hospital with a small troupe including Jim Nabors Lexie Brockway and Linda Carter. He cracked jokes to about 300 patients and dependents while noting the President and politics with his usual war era references and social quips.
The Vatican for the first time signals a desire to influence Jerusalem talks amid the Geneva Middle East peace conference. Pope Paul VI urged that any solution respect Jerusalem’s unique religious significance and the rights of Christians, Muslims, and Jews, while avoiding a pledge on internationalization.
Do It Yourself Roermond reports Paul Van Den Hout defies a Dutch ban on shop window lighting by building a hand powered generator for his display. Anyone can view the illuminated window by cranking the device outside his shop.
The Norwalk High School Theatre Guild will sing Christmas carols in front of the Huron County Courthouse from 7 to 9 tonight and collect donations for The Towne and Country Players. Sunday features an old fashioned Christmas display at Fireland’s Museum from 1 to 5 p.m.
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