Ohio Edison Billed for Polluting Norwalk Creek
The State Department of Natural Resources billed Ohio Edison $2,175.42 for a September 1975 fuel oil spill at the Woodlawn Avenue plant that killed over 2,200 fish. A.N. Gorant said the bill will be paid or protested at the Akron office, while the Wildlife Division warns of a lawsuit if unpaid. The calculation covered fish values, ecological damage, and investigation costs.
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Longet Found Guilty of Criminal Negligence in Sabich Death
In Aspen Colorado a jury convicts singer Claudine Longet of criminal negligence in the shooting death of lover Vladimir Spider Sabich. She pleads not guilty and tearfully faces sentencing with defense counsel unsure of appeal options.
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Andy Williams
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Miss Longet
Sabich
Charles Weedman
Los Angeles
Ford To Recommend Federal Pay Hikes
President Ford plans substantial pay raises for top federal officials including the Vice President Cabinet Congress and the judiciary with increases to take effect in 30 days unless blocked. He also seeks a strict ethics code for Congress. Senate Democrats expect quick action.
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Fugitive Richard Rees Arrested After Brink's Loot Spree
Richard Rees, holder of $500000 taken from a Brink's truck, spent lavishly on a bar in Fort Worth, races, cars, gambling, and women. He was arraigned on $250000 bond after FBI traced him to a cabin in north central New Mexico. he expressed no regrets about his capture.
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San Francisco
Newalk Willard Meet Norwalk Tonight In Basketball Twinbill
Newalk Willard faces Norwalk in two basketball games at Norwalk Junior High gym with the varsity following the 6 45 reserve contest. At Norwalk High School the Teens For Christ present Whats Up Josh at 7 30 in the auditorium. Towne and Country Theatre shows Once Upon A Time at 8 and 2 p m Sunday. St Paul Boosters host a sn cake breakfast 7 a m to 2 p m Sunday in St Paul cafeteria.
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Study Predicts Cars Will Clog Highways
The Transportation Department reports cars will dominate U S travel through year 2000, with passenger travel up 50 percent and freight up 70 percent in 15 years. It warns Midwest California and southern corridors could rival today’s Northeast congestion unless plans shift toward earlier travel patterns and nonmotorized options. Transportation Secretary William Coleman urges public involvement in decisions.
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Clear Snow From Walks Mayor Urges
Mayor Wayne Goodsite reminds Norwalk residents of a municipal ordinance requiring building owners to clear snow from the sidewalk in front of their property. He emphasizes keeping snow from fire hydrants to ensure Fire Department access.
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Norwalk
Peter Finch Dies in Beverly Hills Hotel Lobby
British actor Peter Finch, star of Network, collapsed in a hotel lobby and died at 10 22 a m PST at UCLA Medical Center. The 60 year old actor had been nervous on television prior to a planned interview with Sidney Lumet for a local show. He had recently played Israeli prime minister in Raid on Entebbe and was tipped for an Oscar for Network.
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Yitzhak Rabin
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Howard Beale
Salt shortage hits several Ohio regions officials say
The Ohio Department of Transportation reported low road salt in Cincinnati Dayton Circleville Lancaster Zanesville and Cambridge. Director Richard Jackson said crews mix salt with sand and abrasives and will increase plowing to keep roads passable.
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Ohio grants special license plates for disabled drivers
Ohio Governor James Rhodes announced new special license plates with the international wheelchair symbol for motorists with serious physical disabilities. The plates provide access to close-in parking at government offices and overtime parking on designated city streets.
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Miami Hotel Union Members Approve Strike End Deal
Members of Local 355 of the Hotel, Motel, High Rise, Restaurant and Bartenders Union voted overwhelmingly to accept a new contract and end a three week strike against nine Miami and Miami Beach luxury hotels. President Herbert Pinky Schiffman announced the unanimous vote.
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Pinky” Schiffman
Weather Outlook and Local Births Deaths Note
Occasional snow likely today with two to three inches by evening. Highs near 25 and frigid lows around five below. Snow flurries possible Sunday with highs near 10. Weather also notes humidity, sun and moon times. birth announcement for a girl to Mr and Mrs Danny Mundy of Norwalk. death of Mr Charles H Wonderland, 60, Milan.
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Danny Mundy
Norwalk
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State Senator backs limiting utility shutoffs for sick or poor
A state senator argues utilities should not cut off service for people who cannot pay due to illness or poverty. The question posed on Friday asks readers whether they agree with this stance and implications for policy.
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Ohio Edison
Ohio Edison Company
Acoe
Public Opinion Split on Utility Aid and Welfare
Readers question utility practices and welfare programs amid rising bills and taxes. Citizens argue over responsible aid, corporate responsibility, and potential pay raises for federal officials, with callers urged to vote yes or no by midnight.
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