29 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1977
Page
1
In 1977 Norwalk faced harsh weather and money woes. Snow and cold closed schools while a natural gas shortage spurred emergency actions. City employees were laid off, taxes rose, and pay hikes followed amid fiscal strain and school funding battles.
The White House inflation monitor questions 10 percent fare increases from Greyhound Trailways and 30 others saying the moves, due January 6, would burden the poor elderly and young who rely on bus service.
Partly cloudy today with highs in the mid to upper 20s and a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Tonight and Friday bring higher chances of snow with lows 15 to 20 and highs near 30, winds varying from west to south. Marriage license filed for William D. Jester and Jane A. Hutchinson of Willard. Births reported in Berlin Heights Norwalk and Willard. a death noted for Louise E. Klenk, 74, of Sandusky.
President Carter departs for an 18 000 mile goodwill tour visiting Poland Iran India Saudi Arabia France and Belgium over nine days He stresses peace human rights and energy as key themes and notes budget and personnel moves before leaving Andrews Air Force Base for Poland Rosalynn Carter joins him aboard Air Force One.
Mrs. George Woodruff aged 74 and widow of former University of Georgia coach George C. Woodruff was discovered beaten and strangled in her Columbus home on Wednesday authorities suspect she may be the fifth victim of the so called stocking strangler.
Sohio reports strong Ohio adoption of self service gasoline in its first year. Regional sales manager Harry Knobel says about 30 percent of all brands sales are self serve and motorists save time and money. He predicts up to 50 percent could reach self service as new stations rise. About 6 percent of self serve stations face theft by customers driving off without paying.
Oklahoma City judge punishes eight jurors who did not appear for jury duty and issues warrants for four others. They sit from 9 to 5 for three days without pay, with excuses judged as legal responsibility rather than civic duty, while some claim lost summons or work conflicts.
Heloise Bowles known for Hints From Heloise died at Baptist Memorial Hospital after heart ailment treatment. The King Features columnist left a major syndicated run in nearly 600 papers and will be succeeded by daughter Ponce Cruse in San Antonio. Services pending.
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