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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1970
Page
1
UPI reports White House officials see a likely move to raise federal excise taxes to boost revenues for a balanced 1971 budget. No final decision has been made and the Western White House declined to specify tax types.
Jerome Dizzy Dean, the old time baseball star and sportscaster, initially joked as federal agents raided his Las Vegas hotel room. He later provided information to a federal task force that led to four more arrests in a sweeping gambling crackdown.
Stavros E Meirmaridis and his children John 7 Peter 3 and Daphne 6 exercise in brief swim outfits in their Lorain backyard. He says the cold daily sessions build stamina and strength for children amid the snowy weather.
Cloudy and cold with snow flurries through Wednesday. Lows near zero to 10, highs teens. Winds NW 10-20 mph. Precipitation chances 20-40 percent. Norwalk temps 29/11 with humidity around 65-74. Marriage licenses issued to Albrycht Tracy and Hahler Witter. Births reported for Zuk Birckbichler Kilgore Neal. Deaths include Stanley A Bowman, 80, Oberlin.
In Jacksonville Florida Delta flight 274 from Orlando to Columbus was hijacked by a man who was restrained by three passengers and crew. Police officer Charles Strimple aiding in Florida helped subdue the hijacker as the plane landed. The suspect Anton Funjek 41 Evansville Ind was arrested after the incident.
Sen Edward M Kennedy told a secret inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne death he drank no alcohol at a party the night of the drowning. He said he had two drinks with dinner and nothing at the cottage gathering on Chappaquiddick Island. He replayed his televised speech and described the crash, delayed reporting, and instructions to friends to keep quiet.
In Clarksville Pennsylvania the two sons of Joseph Yablonski charge their father mother and sister were murdered by professional assassins amid a heated United Mine Workers election. Police and the FBI probe motive amid an execution style killing likely on New Year's Eve or Day with nine bullets fired.
Norwalk police concluded a reported break in at 21 E Chestnut St was not a burglary. Capt. George Sisson said items taken belonged to Lewis M Shukeat and were removed by his wife using a key her husband provided.
Norwalk police charged Joseph D. Willis a 34 year old fifth grade teacher after a three week probe at Pleasant Street School. Willis pleaded not guilty in Common Pleas Court bond set at 7500 cash or 15000 property. Court filings allege incidents at his apartment with two witnesses. No students involved.
Congressman Betts announced a total of 5.5 million in federal disaster aid for 13 northern Ohio districts hit by July storms. Norwalk officials seek 436,000 and await funds. service director Mount notes possible speedier processing but has no allocations yet.
Mrs Thelma Jones 28 Gibbs Road was shaken after a Baltimore and Ohio train derailed near Valparaiso Indiana. She was treated and released from Porter Memorial Hospital and planned to continue to Plain City Ohio. Her husband said she is resting and expected to return home soon.
Allen Hakes, the senior member with nine years on the city council, is the likely choice for president pro tem as councilors elect the presiding officer in K. S. Flickinger's absence. Critics note long service favors Hakes, though no campaign is underway. Fellow councilors predict Hakes will be chosen. Domenic Coletta says he would accept the post if selected.
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