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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1968
Page
1
Allied spokesmen report Viet Cong in Saigon siege weakened after five days with heavy losses for the Communists in city fighting. VC casualties include over 10,000 killed, with thousands captured or weapons seized as U.S. forces press artillery and air strikes.
Sen Charles Percy and Senate Leader Mike Mansfield urged a reassessment of U.S. Vietnam policy. Percy cited a Vietnamese offensive as evidence that claims of enemy weakness were incorrect. The fight left thousands dead or wounded including 281 American soldiers and Thieu placing Saigon casualties at about 1,882.
In Portsmouth Ohio teachers walked out after talks with the board of education failed to reach a deal. About 250 of 270 teachers held a professional study day while wage talks continued with the board offering $200 a year for increases, down from $450. The current average salary is $7,000.
Temperatures in Ohio will average well above normal from Saturday through Wednesday with highs in the 40s northeast and 50s southwest. Lows will be mostly in the 30s northeast and 40s southwest. A cooler weekend precedes a warming trend early next week. Precipitation totals range from one half to one inch with showers on most days.
A House health subcommittee heard reports from the Public Health Service and Florida officials showing several color television sets leak radiation above safe levels. Rep. Paul G. Rogers called the issue industrywide and urged federal action.
A six month old Apache baby named Matthew Wesley arrived at the David Meachen home in Norwalk after being flown from Arizona. The couple, long childless, adopted through Ohio and Huron County welfare, hopes to adopt another Indian child. Matthew’s arrival changed daily life with increased milk needs and early teething.
Rain will turn to light snow as winds increase and temperatures fall into the 30s. Tonight and Saturday remain windy and colder with a low in the 20s. Thursday highs in Norwalk range from 40 to 59, with precipitation in the last 24 hours at 0.01 inch. Births, marriages, licenses, and deaths listed.
Norwalk saw a February temperature record as highs reached 59 degrees on Thursday, beating the 1933 mark of 55. A rapid morning drop to 35 by noon and forecasts of afternoon storms turning to snow flurries signal a swift return to winter conditions.
Punxsutawney Pennsylvania marked Groundhog Day as the famed weather prognosticator saw his shadow at 7 29 am prompting six additional weeks of cold and snow. The furry oracle has forecasted weather for over 85 years and retreated to his den for more winter slumber.
Richard Garner filed declaration petitions to seek one of the party’s two nominations for county commissioner. Incumbents Arthur Horner and Donald Roberson filed earlier. Ray Feichtner also took out petitions. Urban C. Livengood filed for re election after being appointed following Wilbur Terry’s death and later won a full four year term in 1964.
The Columbus Zoo historic moment occurs when Cole, the first gorilla born in captivity, gives birth. Zoo Director Dr. James Savoy notes the first two weeks are crucial to the infant’s survival as keepers watch if it nurses and moves. Cole’s initial reaction: she picked up the infant and stared at it.
The USS Rowan rammed the Russian merchant Vishobokov about 95 miles off Pohang Korea in the Sea of Japan. No casualties or major damage reported. The collision occurred at 3 55 a m Korea time 1 53 p m EST Wednesday.
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