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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
1
Mary Shane, a Milwaukee radio sports reporter, will do play by play for at least 20 Chicago White Sox games this summer. She teams with veteran Harry Caray, and may become the first woman to broadcast major league games.
Hubert Humphrey is appointed deputy president pro tem of the Senate joining the Senate and House leadership circle. He will earn the same salary as the Senate majority leader plus a $7,400 raise, receive a limousine with driver, a three person staff, and an office suite in the Capitol.
White House confirms Ford considered Puerto Rico’s status for 14 months before supporting statehood on New Year’s Eve. Press Secretary Ron Nessen says the administration failed to adequately explain the背景 of the proposal and apologizes for the lack of background provided to Puerto Rican leaders and others.
Transportation Secretary William Coleman Jr reports industry to provide reduced auto insurance premiums for cars equipped with air bags. He says negotiations on a test project are going well and a final announcement is imminent.
The Grand Zenith carrying 32 crewmen and 8.2 million gallons of industrial fuel has reportedly disappeared in the North Atlantic 540 miles east of Cape Cod. Coast Guard Capt. Bernard Hoyland noted a slim chance the ship could be afloat despite planes surveying about 150,000 miles of ocean.
Occasional snow likely tonight with lows near 12 and a 70 percent to 60 percent chance. Mostly cloudy and cold Friday with snow flurries and highs around 25, SW winds 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures Wednesday 26, humidity around 88 percent morning and evening, no precipitation. sunrise 7 54, sunset 5 13, moon phases noted. Marriage license filed for Jeffrey M Shoemaker and Melanie D Adams of Bellevue. Births reported in Norwalk and deaths listed for Dunedin Fla and Norwalk.
Voters are asked if owners with adequate water should fund a larger line. The poll shows 72.6 percent opposed, noting lack of notice and desire to economize. A 27.4 percent support arises from belief in need for the line. Voters can call 668 8544 to vote yes or 668 8545 to vote no by midnight.
UPI reports University of Tulsa professor Dr Earl Sargent finds approaching cold fronts raise auto accidents and crime, while humidity and pressure drive behavioral effects. Spring and autumn boost civil service test scores and peak piecework, with many June marriages linked to pleasant weather.
The Norwalk Park and Recreation Commission unveiled budget cuts reducing staff to two full timers and trimming hours. Free swimming lessons are cut except for beginners, family pool passes rise by ten dollars, and tennis lessons end. Several parks face reduced maintenance and new fees apply to clubhouse use and shelter reservations.
Gov. James A. Rhodes orders two energy experts to study natural gas cuts by Columbia Gas of Ohio East Ohio Gas Cincinnati Gas & Electric and Dayton Power & Light. They will assess impact on jobs schools and three month fuel supplies and consider legal fixes and potential crisis declarations.
Richard C. Rees, 26, who vanished with 500000 from an armored car in 1976, reportedly squandered most of the loot on Texas women Fort Worth night clubs race bets cars and luxury gifts according to columnist Herb Caen. The FBI authenticated a 17 page letter from Rees saying he fears capture and hints at a hit man pursuing him.
Billy Carter, brother of former President, pleads no contest to Georgia Revenue Department charges that his Plains service station illegally sold beer on a Sunday. An undercover agent bought an eight pack December 12 via a part time employee. Carter says a college boy hired for Christmas holidays was mistaken. The penalty can include license revocation and a $500 fine.
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