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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1969
Page
1
President Johnson plans to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge beyond June 30 as part of the 1970 budget proposal. He will seek a small surplus, deliver the State of the Union in person next Tuesday, and push salary increases for Congress to about 42,500.
Sweden announced it will upgrade its Havana mission to a full embassy headed by a charge d affaires reporting to the Swedish ambassador in Mexico City. The move follows Sweden extending full diplomatic recognition to North Vietnam and marks a rapid diplomatic shift in four days.
Natural gas service is nearly restored across Sandusky Castalia Bayview and Perkins Township after a Saturday explosion at a gas pumping station. About 1 000 workers canvassed 12 000 homes resuming service to 99 percent by 6 a.m. today.
Norwalk 34 year old Herman E. McCreary of 147 E. Main St. filed as an independent for the 1st Ward council seat. Incumbent Louis Nardecchia will not seek re election and Delbert Crawford seeks a 12th term as council president.
In Saigon General Creighton Abrams said he would not recommend bringing troops home until certain it is proper. He warned a reduction is inevitable and must be deliberate analytical and with sound objectives.
Weather outlook shows partial cloudiness today with highs in the 20s and teens at night. Tuesday warms into the upper 20s with more clouds and a small chance of snow by Wednesday. winds mainly northwest 5 to 10 mph. In Norwalk, Sunday highs reach 24 and lows 11, trace precipitation reported. Marriage licenses issued for James E. Smith and Judy Ann Robinson. deaths listed for Lettie L. LaBounty Ralph E. Boyle and Harold S. Allen.
A shotgun wielding passenger demanded Cuba and was confronted by stewardess Lynn Sargent who vaulted into the cockpit and locked the door. Pilot Harold Rowley completed the landing at Miami with 77 aboard before authorities arrested Kenneth McPeek of Michigan. The incident follows two other midair diversions to Cuba reported since Saturday.
In Sandusky during a cold snap the Berardi household shared heat with neighbors as gas service was restored by Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Berardi explained they kept an extra furnace to help others and urged neighbors to knock for warmth while Polcock family and relatives sought shelter. Columbia Gas praised community cooperation.
UPI reports U.S. Rep Donald E Lukens of Ohio, once a Vietnam hawk, says his Dec 13 17 trip to Biafra showed bombing harms civilians and fuels unity against war. He endured four bombing attacks in Umuahia where victims included women and older men.
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