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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1968
Page
6
A 1968 column discusses the global shift to the metric system and US hesitation. It notes France Venezuela and Britain moving toward meters and grams while Americans cling to yards and miles. It cites a Commerce official asserting metrics are easier to learn.
A mixed page features a daily crossword with clues like Norse god and Gallant film titles. Also included is a cryptoquote puzzle with the hint that A maps to L and LONGFELLOW is encoded. Saturday's cryptoquote line offers a familiar maxim about improvement and room in the house.
DEAR ABBY advises parents to build open dialogue with teens rather than strict bans. Explain why too much togetherness fuels temptation, encourage dating with boundaries, and show trust to ease worries about going steady and early marriage.
A letter to the Editor from Monroeville High School Student Council thanks residents, Monroeville students, and the Daughters of the American Revolution for generous clothing donations to Appalachia. The Reflector is also praised for publicity help.
A vivid scene outside Ford's Theatre on Good Friday 1865 portrays Booth entering Box 7 at 10 07 pm and firing killing Lincoln. Observers including James Ferguson Laura Keene and Major Rathbone witness the chaos as Booth flees then limps away after slashing a guard. The clock stops at 10 15 pm amid stunned applause.
A dense listing shows a full night of network programming with drama, comedy, and sports. Notable titles include The Hanged Man Island in the Sky and several late night features plus News Weather and Sports segments across stations NWSS and 8-C.
A student developed an ocular science project illustrating eye function through a visual demonstration. The exhibit showcased anatomy, optics, and practical observations to explain how the eye processes light.
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