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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1973
Page
1
PBS officials said a CPB proposal backed by the administration could erase PBS independence within months. The move targets the non profit network linking 230 public TV stations amid criticism of public affairs programming.
William T. Farr walks out of jail after 46 days held over a press versus judiciary clash. He says the stay proves authorities cannot force disclosure of his source and vows to return to jail if needed to protect his story linked to the Charles Manson trial. Emily Howell becomes first woman pilot at Frontier Airlines after 7,000 flight hours and FAA examiner status.
Raymond Burr sued attorney Donald E. Leon for 95 000 dollars claiming bad advice on a land purchase led to a default judgment and wage garnishment. Superior Court Judge Norman J. Dowds dismissed the case for missing the five year filing limit.
Partly cloudy and not so cold today and tonight with a high of 20 to 25 and a low of 15 to 20. Saturday looks fair and warmer with highs in the 30s and a 10 percent chance of precipitation. Norwalk highs 23 and lows 8 with humidity around 58 to 67 percent through the day. Deaths include Cynthia Sue Ebert age 5 and Georgianna McRae age 89 of Norwalk.
A group of Ohio parents asks the U S Supreme Court to restore tax credits for nonpublic school families while the case is appealed after a Dec. ruling struck down the law. Senator Taft urges a stay, warning of school closures and strain on public schools if credits are not allowed.
In Detroit area, a 10 minute recreation of a Lone Ranger radio segment draws back memories. Fred Flowerday recalls the show’s reach, Clayton Moore attends as guest, and four plunger hoofbeats simulate the gallop ending with Hi Ho Silver.
Clayton F. Bick resigned as Norwalk Township Trustee to become township clerk after Charles P. Jones left. Appointed Jan 2 by trustees Melvin Ott and George Filip, with no replacement named yet. Bick, 53, has served 19 years and holds leadership roles in county and state clerk associations.
Justice Department charges Hugh Sloan, treasurer for the Committee for the Re-election of the President, with illicit cash payments totaling 29300 to G. Gordon Liddy, a former White House aide and legal adviser, as part of the Watergate probe. Liddy and six others face trial for the DNC break-in.
In Washington, many Democrats and some Republicans fault President Nixon for scrapping broad wage price controls in favor of guidance. Congress can only extend the Economic Stabilization Act to preserve standby powers, while aiming to avoid re creating old inequities. Treasury Secretary Shultz called the new approach voluntary with compulsory aspects, warning noncompliance will be punished.
Huron County Commissioners set a general fund appropriation of 1 339 540 dollars, up 0.3 percent from last year, despite elected official pay hikes approved by the General Assembly. Auditor Reed notes a 283 933 dollar carryover and expected tax receipts of 326 307 dollars plus 729 300 dollars from other sources. They also fund a wide array of county programs and bond retirement accounts, with department heads reporting 5 percent or less raises.
The Huron County Grand Jury returned eight indictments naming seven men. Harry B. Showalter, 31, Elyria, is charged with raping an 18 year old hitchhiker after offering a ride to Oberlin College on Nov. 5. David R. Dale, 19, Willard, faces charges of breaking into Willard High School, stealing a record player and amplifier, and selling hallucinogens. Other defendants include Gary Mosley, 22, rural Willard. Charles Burks, 19, Willard, for forging a $782 check. Edgar Carroll, 25, New London, for sexual relations with a minor on Aug. 8. Ronald Summerfield, 18, Norwalk area, charged with carrying a concealed hunting rifle at Norwalk High School on Oct. 26. Raymond D. Spangler, 18, Willard, charged with cashing a $25 forged check at Jo & Ed's Carryout on Dec. 20.
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