27 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1969
Page
1
Sirhan B. Sirhan says he cannot remember shooting Robert F. Kennedy. Under hypnosis he reenacts the scene and fires an imaginary gun as the defense begins its Friday session after the trial recess. Prosecutors wrapped their case after 56 witnesses supported the murder charge.
State Rep. Bobby Hill and Negro lawmakers vow to oppose a bill to replace the brown thrasher with a bob white saying the move targets the brown representative and the estates of minority members. The dispute reflects civil rights era tensions in Georgia politics.
More than 900 persons attended the annual 4-H Club A Banquet at Norwalk Junior High School for members earning an A grade. Guest speaker Jim Doney showed a Hawaii program and autograph seekers swarmed during intermission. Bonnie Sparks led songs. sponsors included local clubs and businesses.
The Norwalk Toastmasters Club will host the Area 11 speech contest on March 11 at Elks Country Club beginning with a 7 p.m. dinner and an 8 p.m. contest. Participants include Norwalk speakers William Vail and Harry Gilbert with judges Elmer McGuckin and Cliff Cross. Area Governor Robert C. Jaeger leads the event. The winner advances to Mansfield Territory C contest on April 19.
Bank of America ran full page newspaper ads last December depicting five bank robbers in action in San Francisco Oakland and Los Angeles. Four suspects have been arrested since. The bank stated it pays to advertise.
Variable cloudiness with snow flurries today followed by clearing at night. Fair Friday with little temperature change. highs in the low to mid 30s and lows in the 20s. North to northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Norwalk temps: high 34, low 26. Humidity around 66 to 72 percent. Sunrise 7 06, sunset 6 15. Moonrise 1 45 pm, moonset 4 51 am.
The USS Pueblo battle guns were unmanned and many sailors lacked shooting training during the 1968 capture. Enlisted witness Maggard testified guns were unshielded and exposure would be deadly. others said life jackets and helmets were stored above deck and not issued before fire. The court plans further testimony from all 74 Pueblo enlisted men aboard during the seizure.
Mt Vernon police refuse to allow the Panther Theater Corp film Candy to be shown. The Vernon manager was jailed and the theater ordered closed until another movie is approved. Police warned of more closures if violations continue.
Dr. Harry A. Currier a Norwalk chiropractor 48 of 11 Baker St picked up nominating petitions at the Huron County Board of Elections He has lived in Norwalk eight years and aims to serve on the school board He is a 1951 Texas Chiropractic College graduate Married to Betty a retired teacher and they have daughter Deborah 17
Thieves broke into the Norwalk VFW hall on Milan Avenue during the early morning, stealing about 524 dollars from a money bag in a trophy case and roughly 50 dollars in assorted items. A small camera, barber kit and tool kit were also taken from a shelf. Entry was gained through a rear window. The burglary occurred between 2 45 a m and 8 a m. Capt. George Sisson leads the investigation with likely multiple suspects.
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