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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
1
Comedian Dick Gregory, who has fasted almost two years and survived on fruit juice and water, weighs 92 to 103 pounds and will continue the hunger strike until all prisoners are exchanged.
UAW President Leonard Woodcock announced at ISTC that the union will demand a share of profits from the Big Three, arguing for reduced auto prices and equitable profit distribution. Separately, Ohio Knights of Columbus offer prenatal and postnatal care guarantees for a Columbus abortion-test case involving a Mary Doe.
The Roberto Clemente Fund in Pittsburgh has received 154837 from 7515 fans, with corporate gifts lifting the total beyond 350000. Trustees will allocate funds to a sports complex in Clemente's native Puerto Rico and to earthquake relief in Nicaragua.
The Ohio House approved a Vietnam War era veterans bonus proposal 72 to 20 and sent it to the Senate. Debating members argued over financing with a statewide property tax, but Republicans failed to remove the tax plan. The measure faces an uncertain path to a May 8 ballot.
Bob Hope has filed preliminary plans with Palm Springs for a single family dwelling on six city lots. The residence will include an indoor swimming pool and 29,000 square feet of floor space, more than the floor area of a large Palm Springs department store.
A cold spell with snow flurries possible and heavier squalls in snow belt areas east of Cleveland. Lows 10 to 15, highs in the upper teens to lower 20s. Marriage licenses issued for Andy Case Jr and Joy Hanson, Steve Van Loo and Patti Smeltz. Birth announcements list four new Norwalk babies with hospitals noted.
The UTU strike against Penn Central disrupts Vega plant at Lordstown and halves rail traffic, threatening GM plants in Mansfield and 85,000 Ohio workers. Armco Steel and Republic Steel warn of extended delays and rising costs. Goodyear cautions on Akron rubber production. Toledo and other yards curtail Great Lakes shipping. about 13,000 Penn Central workers idled in Ohio.
Downtown Norwalk sees ample spaces with 38 percent vacancy at 2:30 pm on January 29, prompting Mayor Goodsite and Finance Director Colvin to study possible changes. Proposals include longer parking times, higher rates, and use of the Ernsthausen Lot to improve revenue and downtown vitality.
President Nixon and his wife spent two hours with Alice Roosevelt Longworth at her Massachusetts Avenue residence after she missed the inauguration due to illness. Mrs Longworth, who turns 89 on Monday, explained her absence and posed for photos with the Nixons while accepting a gift of English tea.
A crippled Navy jet crashed into an apartment house and four adjoining buildings in Alameda California killing many inside and injuring dozens. Fire officials estimated 40 to 50 may have died with tolls rising as recovery continued. Lt Robert Ward was flying solo from Lemoore to Sacramento when the emergency landing attempt led to the blaze.
Huron County Commissioners say no plans for a new Huron County Mental Health Center building. The 648 Board floated possible expansion, but Executive Director Robert Klenk stressed no recommendations exist while noting renewed interest in larger facilities and a potential state match. The center now operates rent free at 86 W. Main St after in kind crediting of past rent to leverage funding.
A Norwalk 4H banquet will begin at 7 p.m. at Norwalk Junior High School. Members who earned A grades on their fair projects will be honored.
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