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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1970
Page
1
A star studded cast of witnesses including actress Shirley MacLaine appeared before the House Education subcommittee and urged greater government aid for the nation's artists. George Stevens Jr. of the American Film Institute stood with her as Rep. John Brademas asked for action.
In Athens Ohio a wastebasket fire believed started by a cigarette forced the evacuation of 350 female students from an eight year old Ohio University dormitory. The blaze confined to a third floor room caused severe smoke damage with no injuries reported and an estimated 3200 dollar loss.
Two detectives disguised as mechanics killed one hijacker and wounded another during a 10 minute gun battle aboard a pirated Chilean jetliner carrying 35 aboard. The plane had refueled en route to Cuba. A uniformed officer and a stewardess were wounded. the stewardess was critically injured. None of the passengers were hit.
NHL President Clarence Campbell levied 3400 in fines against four teams for players leaving benches to join fights. Incidents cited include a Boston Toronto melee on February 1 and a Pittsburgh St Louis skirmish on January 31. Campbell can impose up to 5000 per team for mass exodus from benches.
Hamilton County Jail will not accept male or juvenile prisoners today due to severe overcrowding. Sheriff Dan Tehan said the male wing holds 350 inmates, with 43 sleeping on the floor, though the facility is built to handle 250.
Dr. Richard H. Seiden warns at UC Medical Center symposium of an alarming rise in death by own action among young black men aged 15 to 24. He suggests personal crisis motives may fuel revolutionary movements.
Nick Mileti the 38 year old Barons owner announced Cleveland's NBA franchise purchase has advanced to payment. The total cost is 3.7 million with 100000 already paid 650000 due soon 750000 before next month's draft and 2.2 million over four years.
Norwalk Mayor Harold E. Finch announced a 7:30 p.m. meeting February 18 in City Council chambers to discuss a transparent dome over the municipal pool on St Marys Street. He urged letters from residents especially teens supporting year round swimming and cited a $35 000 estimate to cover a self insulated bubble heating and filtration system.
In Da Nang during the Tet truce a hand grenade exploded as about 500 Marines watched a girl singing troupe. One GI was killed and 62 wounded, with 52 hospitalized. Officials said the blast was not from enemy action and the grenade may have been American made.
Norwalk Furniture plans a $2 million factory east of Norwalk amid district change disputes. The firm will proceed regardless of annexation, with state education board to settle tax and district issues involving Western Reserve and city schools.
Michael James Brody Jr., heir to a large inheritance, ordered sale of stock to cover a $13,500 mortgage payoff for William Lowden after a postdated check failed. Brody had promised to honor previous checks amid his plan to give away his $25 million inheritance. Lowden, a Westchester County health inspector, sought payment and received stock-sale proceeds expected the following Friday.
Weather overview shows highs 35 to 40 today with cloudiness and a small rain or snow chance. Tonight mostly cloudy with possible rain or snow and lows in the 30s. Sunday cloudy with light precipitation likely and highs near 40. Precip chances 20 today 40 tonight 70 Sunday. southerly winds strengthening then shifting west. Norwalk highs 38 lows 22. Births and deaths listed for Norwalk residents.
Pope Paul VI held a 20 minute audience with Cleveland Mayor Carl B. Stokes and his wife in the Vatican. Vatican aides said the meeting was cordial and touched on Cleveland’s inner city housing efforts and church involvement in helping minority communities.
At St Charles Community High School in Michigan a 45 year old business teacher Louis Tody was fired after a student complained he kissed her. Students staged a mass walkout praising his conduct while defending the teacher as a father figure and claiming many girls had been kissed.
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