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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon winds down at the winter White House after a triumphant week following the first American POW returns. He plans public appearances including a Miami Beach AFL CIO meeting as he enjoys renewed public exposure. Sen. Sam Ervin accuses the Nixon administration of press manipulation during a Texas Tech visit.
The Army Corps of Engineers began supplying sandbags to Vermilion and Sandusky along Lake Erie to guard against spring flooding. Vermilion received 26 000 bags and Sandusky 32 000. each city expects about 40 000 more. Bags are empty and residents will be instructed on filling and placement.
The Ohio State Medical Association warned that abortion mills must not develop in Ohio after a court ruled the state's abortion laws unconstitutional. President William R. Schultz urged procedures be done by licensed physicians in accredited hospitals. In Vietnam, the Joint Military Commission called for real peace as hostilities continued despite the Paris accord.
Clear and not so cold tonight with a low of 5 to 10 and a warmer Sunday high of 25 to 30. 20 percent precipitation today and Sunday. Norwalk highs 15 and lows minus 7 with humidity around 77 this morning, 70 at 1 p.m. Births include a girl to Schoenegge Norwalk and a girl to Rice Monroeville. Marriages list several applicants. Deaths include Guenther 41 Norwalk Holden 71 Willard Widman 76 Norwalk.
Ann Scott of NOW says a coalition including the John Birch Society and Ku Klux Klan is spending thousands per state to defeat the ERA. She cites Florida as seeing about $30,000 spent and notes NOW has raised funds, including a blood sale to spur passage.
Sandusky police credit Huron County Deputy Sheriff Capt Leroy Axx with helping rescue two boys, Michael and Mark Ridgeway ages 12 and 11, who fell through thin ice into a marsh behind Bishop Buick on Cleveland Road. They were aided by an unidentified man after friend Michael Couts, 11, flagged down traffic for help. Axx works part time as a deputy and inspects for Columbia Gas Co.
Air Force Lt. Col. Robert B. Purcell, seven years a POW, returned to Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio and prayed for Lt. William F. Calley. He then greeted his wife Marion, mother, and five children before hospital checkup and private family reception. Col. Ronald Byrne and Capt. Burton Campbell also returned, with differing health and debriefing statuses.
Tensions erupt as Monroeville officials and two police officers clash over command and policy. Mayor Bergman asserts authority to recall vacationing officers and assign duties, while Police Chief Goetze alleges interference and lower morale amid transfers and log removals. Zimmerman resigns, Williams to oversee duties. board debates cruiser use and access to sensitive records.
Ohio endures record cold with nine below in Findlay Youngstown Toledo and Warren near 10 below. Norwalk hit seven below Akron Canton five below Mansfield. Warmup expected Sunday with lows 5 to 10 tonight and 25 to 30 by afternoon. Ohio Edison outage left about 2000 customers without power for five hours near Warren.
Nouwalk Shoestring Players stage the mystery Night Must Fall at Milan Town Hall tonight at 8 15 and again Sunday. Judy Hunt and The Country Four perform for members and guests 10 30 to 1 30 tonight. Girl Talk Sunday sponsored by Huron County American Cancer Society at Norwalk High School 3 p m.
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