State Auditor Ferguson to address Norwalk audit issues
State Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson will hold a 9:30 a.m. press conference at the Maple Tree Lounge in Norwalk to present the facts of a scathing city audit covering August 1, 1972, to November 30, 1976. The event, attended by the auditor and the city’s audit examiner, responds to a finance committee letter alleging discrepancies and notes over $1 million in required adjustments and several bookkeeping problems. Mayor Wayne Goodsite was unaware of the press conference prior to notification.
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Thomas E. Ferguson
Norwalk
Maple Tree Lounge
Wayne Goodsite
Norwalk Council
Fred Nippenburg
Former Sheriff Hongisto to marry Elizabeth Colton next month
Richard Hongisto, who resigned as San Francisco sheriff to become Cleveland police chief, plans a mid February wedding to Elizabeth Colton. Colton, 29, active in the Democratic Party and allied with local candidates including Mayor George Moscone, will wed at her San Francisco home in a small ceremony. Meanwhile US agriculture reports a record crop harvest for 1977.
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San Francisco
UPI
Richard Hongisto
Cleveland
Hongisto
Elizabeth Colton
Postal truck stolen with mail on Cleveland street incident
A 1977 Chevette carrying one bag of mail and six bundles was stolen Monday on East 99th Street near Dickens Avenue in Cleveland. Police said two men confronted carrier Marshall Turner 20, one drew a gun and commanded him to keep walking. Turner did not look back.
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Cleveland
UPS
U.S. Postal Service
East 99Th Street
Dickens Avenue
Marshall Turner
Turner
Postal Service sets record 8.5 billion pieces in holiday mail
Washington reports Christmas mail volume hit 8.5 billion pieces for Dec 3 to Dec 30. Postmaster General Benjamin Bailar says handling remained rapid, costs lower than last year, despite poor weather and budget limits. Overnight delivery performance matched 1976 levels nationwide.
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Washington
UPS
Benjamin Bailar
Bailar
Woman settles over Hunt estate claim in $7.5 million deal
Franna Tye Lee of Atlanta says she married oil magnate H L Hunt in 1925 and remained his wife until 1934 when she discovered he had another family in Arkansas. She accepted the out-of-court settlement Monday and dropped her suit seeking a share of his estate. The amount reported was $7.5 million.
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Shreveport
UPS
H.L. Hunt
Franna Tye Lee
Atlanta
Hunt
Arkansas
Weather advisory and cold spell with snow in MCC region
A travelers advisory remains in effect as windy colder conditions continue with snow ending but drifting. Tonight lows are 0 to 10 above, with 60 percent precipitation chance. Wednesday partly cloudy and milder with highs near 20, winds diminishing from north to northwest 20 to 30 mph. Sunrise 7:51, sunset 5:25, humidity around 77-84 percent. Marriage licenses issued for Croxford Ortner and White Barnett. Birth announced for Barker boy. Deaths listed for Agnes Gies and Alice D Yates.
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Elton G. Croxford
Wakeman
Lois K. Ortner
David P. White
Norwalk
Trina J. Barnett
Monroeville
Dennis
Patricia Barker
Collins
Sandusky
Agnes Gies
Alice D. Yates
Angry Tow Truckers Strike Hits Fostoria Snowbound Streets
In Fostoria Ohio tow truck operators strike over street snow removal. Owners led by Bill Jeakle blame city crews for failing to salt and plow while police report limited staff and equipment. Stranded drivers face mounting delays as plows break down and response remains slow.
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Fostoria, Ohio
UPI
Ohio
Jeakle
Storm paralyzes Ohio as heavy snow continues across state
A major snowstorm blankets Ohio including Columbus and Cincinnati with up to six more inches possible. National Weather Service warns of a new storm forming for Thursday. Gov Rhodes dispatches 15 National Guardsmen to Meigs County and the House cancels sessions. Columbus dumps 1200 tons of snow. 23 plows battle streets as private graders are sought.
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Ohio
National Weather Service
Ohio Highway Patrol
James A. Rhodes
Ohio National Guardsmen
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio House of Representatives
Columbus City Street Department
Sam Deangelo
Columbus Street Department
the Weather Service
Cincinnati
Norwalk Trucker Killed In Submerged Truck Crash
Norwalk man Richard F. Sommers 43 died when his semi skidded off U.S. 6 near Fremont, plunging into a creek and trapping him four hours. The Yellow Freight driver from Norwalk was transporting furnaces to Indianapolis. Rescue teams recovered his body at 5:18 p.m. The coroner’s report is expected late today or Wednesday. Surviving: wife Betty, three daughters, two sisters, four brothers, and his mother Beatrice. Memorials suggested to the Heart Association or donor’s choice.
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Norwalk
U.S. 6
Fremont
Richard F. Sommers
Olive St
Mr. Sommers
Sandusky County
Sommers
Yellow Freight Systems, Inc
Huron
Elyria
Indianapolis
Loyal Order of the Moose
Fitchville Conservation Club
Teamsters
Betty J
McConkey
Howard
Diana) Wilde III
Roger
Catherine Ann) Kinney
Linda
Karl
Janet) Lierenz
Richard
Carol) Zeller
Collins
Norman
Robert
William
Donald
Beatrice Sommers
Edward
Catherine Kinney
Bahamas
Humphrey Told Granddaughter He Was Dying
Sen Hubert Humphrey told his first grandchild Vicki Solomonson last September that he was dying after revealing his terminal cancer. The moment came as the Muriel Humphrey residence for young retarded adults was dedicated in Eden Prairie. Vicki, age 17, faced the news with support from her parents and the school director noted her composure during the funeral services at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St Paul.
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Muriel Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey
Joan Mondale
Walter Mondale
Hubert
UPI
Minneapolis
Vicki Solomonson
Vicki
Humphrey
Eden Prairie
Kowalczyk
Reed Will Retire as Huron County Auditor
Kenneth Reed will retire when his current term ends in March 1979 after 40 years in the office including roles as chief deputy and acting auditor. Elected in 1970 with terms starting 1971, he was re elected in 1974, both unopposed. No petitions have yet been filed to run. The office pays 13766 a year with a possible legislated raise forthcoming.
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Huron County
Kenneth Reed
Reed
Schools Close Early as Snow Slows Travel Across Area
Snowfall forces many districts to dismiss students early. New London and Seneca East suspend classes by 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with buses and teachers adjusting routes. Norwalk and Berlin Milan keep some open. Ehove and Terra Tech cancel afternoon sessions. Plowing crews tackle main roads while safety officials monitor conditions.
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New London
Donald Schick
Western Reserve
Willard
Seneca East
South Central
Ehove Joint
Terra Technical Institute
Monroeville
Berlin-Milan
Norwalk
St. Paul’s
Mel Shipley
Shipley
Gallup Avenue
Valley Park Drive
Washington, Jefferson and
North West
Old State Road
Six Hurt In Two Pool Cue Duels At Milan Bar
Six people were hurt in two pool cue duels at Frankie’s Bar on Main Street in Milan. Fire Chief Charles Fisher said the first fight at about 9 p.m. and a second at about midnight left six with superficial injuries. All were taken to Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital in Norwalk. no names released. Police will file reports before releasing further details.
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Milan
Charles Fisher
Main St
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Norwalk
Fisher
North Fairfield faces loss of police with two resignations
North Fairfield may be left without any police after two officers submit letters of resignation for personal reasons. Captain Burdette Eastman sought Jan 31 or Feb 13 effective dates, Auxiliary Patrolman Jack Whitright asked for immediate resignation, leaving dispatch duties unfilled unless new hires are made. Residents and officials note all policemen are part time and residents live in town.
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North Fairfield
Wanda Back
Roy Back
Back
Burdette Eastman
Ptl
Jack Whitright
Eastman
Whitright
Capt. Eastman
Force
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City’s Beef
Auditor
Agriculture Department
Agency
Crop Reporting Board
Bill Jeakle
Bill Newlove
John T.rady
United Press International
Columbus
Richard Sommers
Robert Kowalczyk
Louise Whitbeck Fraser School
Richfield
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