06 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
1
Mayor Ralph Locher proposed an income tax rebate of up to 500 dollars per year to homeowners who perform voluntary repairs in Cleveland. The plan aims to curb neighborhood deterioration and encourage upkeep.
Mr and Mrs Donald Kraft of Monroeville announce the birth of a girl. The newborn joins their family, with the infant listed as a female in the birth notice.
In New York the six day subway and bus strike cripples foot traffic for shops forcing many to endure hardship. Officials warn daily losses reach about 100 million dollars, with a million in sales tax slashed each day. Business leaders urge federal action to end the walkout.
A massive barn at the Flat Rock Children's Home near Bellevue burned to collapse after six hours. Fire officials cite spontaneous combustion and say two boys heard an explosion before fleeing. Eleven area departments helped, salvaging milking equipment valued at about 5000 dollars and two cows. The home, sponsored by the Evangelical Brethren Church, houses 45 children and marks its 100th anniversary this summer.
Washington reports a secret meeting defused the steel industry showdown with Waite House while New York endures a six day bus and subway strike with ongoing talks. Mayor Lindsay notes movement but warns the gap remains wide and advises patience amid a citywide transit disruption and heavy traffic.
A downtown hotel blaze in St. Paul killed nine people and injured at least 17, with authorities fearing more victims in the Carleton hotel rubble. About 54 guests were registered. the fire began on the first floor men’s room and spread rapidly through all four stories.
Elyria Ohio vandals set fire to thousands of trees piled for the annual 12th night Christmas ceremony in Cascade Park forcing a night early cancellation and prompting city officials to search for replacement trees to hold a service.
Reps. Albert H. Quie and Charles E. Goodell urged a major reorganization of Sargent Shriver's antipoverty agency, calling it a chaotic "Disneyland" and arguing the War on Poverty cannot survive Viet Nam era fiscal pressures. The plan would move Job Corps and Youth Corps to Labor. Head Start to HEW, leaving only community action programs in the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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