This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
3
Miami University President Phillip R. Shriver predicted a new state income tax in the 1970s with funds earmarked for education at all levels. He said the tax would boost technical education and align federal support toward two year campuses while increasing environmental problem solving.
The New York Film Critics chose Z, a Greek assassination based drama, as 1969's best film. Casra-Gavras, born in Greece, won director honors. Jane Fonda and Jon Voight top acting awards for They Shoot Horses Don’t They and Midnight Cowboy. Z drew 39 votes, ahead of Oh What a Lovely War with 18 and The Damned with 17.
Marion Power Shovel Co announces purchase of an Ironton plant as part of a production facilities expansion. No price is disclosed. President J N Kemple expects 75 to 100 employees to be hired at once.
Charles Manson 35 prepares his legal defense by studying law books making calls and using couriers. He may finance his defense from song royalties while a court ruling allows him to act as his own attorney. Attorneys for Charles Watson and Patricia Krenwinkel oppose extradition to Los Angeles arguing pretrial publicity and weak evidence.
Mayor's Court dispositions list several defendants from Norwalk area. Lynda J. Smith forfeited a $17 bond for improper starting. Nicholas R. Miller was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Helen M. Smith fined 15 dollars and costs for shoplifting. Alfred CC. Morley fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation. Faith A. Price and Robert W. Stower faced fines and costs for failure to stop and no driver's license respectively. Alfred C. Bollenbacher fined 10 dollars and costs for driving left of center. Hugh D. Harkness and Sally A. McMorrow forfeited 17 dollar bonds for failure to yield right of way.
LaFayette California UPI The wife of Navy Lt Everett Alvarez Jr the longest held American POW discusses life waiting for letters and news She recalls six line notes from captivity and the ongoing hope for release as the couple grapples with separation since 1964 and five years of confinement.
Snowmobile races will inaugurate at Hi La Quarter Horse Farm Sunday as the first in north central Ohio. Drag races start at 1 p.m. on a quarter-mile track with speeds up to 70 mph. other events on a half-mile oval include stock and modified classes plus beginners, youth, a powder puff for ladies, and large speed machines. South Shore Snowmobile Club runs the event under acting chairman Ray Harrison at Zenobia Road southeast of Norwalk. Call 668 7736 for snow conditions.
The Huron County landfill will raise truck and large vehicle rates by 50 cents per ton to 2.50, while minimum charges for cars stay at 50 cents. Commissioners cite equipment replacement and road upkeep amid rising costs. In area court news Edwin P. Weasner and Charles A. Heath pleaded guilty to drunken driving, each fined 200 and jailed three days with 30 day license suspensions. Community items include a Turkey dinner for Grange members at New London Grange Hall, traffic incidents on Woodlawn Avenue and East Main Street, IRS Taxpayer Assistance Institute at Sandusky High School, and first meetings of the Huron County Guidance Center board and Norwalk Chamber of Commerce committee appointments led by President Donald Blosser.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.