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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1970
Page
1
James B. Donovan a Pratt Institute president and Wall Street lawyer died of a heart attack in New York He was 53 and had worked as a secret negotiator with Fidel Castro and the head of the Soviet secret police in Europe
Ohio State University black students announce a bi monthly newspaper titled Our Choking Times with Shirley Wiley as student editor. The first edition is set for February 2 and aims to cover issues meaningful to blacks neglected by white daily coverage.
Millionaire H. Ross Perot proposes sending 26 tons of food clothing and medicine originally for American prisoners in North Vietnam to North Vietnamese prisoners in South Vietnam and Laos. He cited Hanoi's response to equal concern for their prisoners.
Increasing cloudiness and continued cold today with a chance of snow flurries tonight. Lows tonight zero to 10 below. Partly cloudy and cold Wednesday with highs around 10. Thursday fair and less cold. Precipitation chances 40 percent today and tonight, 20 percent Wednesday. Westerly winds under 10 mph today, rising to 10 to 15 mph tonight and Wednesday. Norwalk high 23, low -18?. trace precipitation. Humidity central: 83 percent at 8 am, 73 at 2 pm, 64 at 8 pm. Sunrise 7:49 am, sunset 5:27 pm. Moonrise 3:47 pm, moonset 6:55 am. Births Gary Jameson Willard son. George Schafer Monroeville son. Deaths Laura Koch Heyman 74 Lyme Township Lena Kay Work 82 Willard Kathryn E Cahill 81 92 Benedict Ave.
County officials expect a 158001 payout this week from Hartford Fire Insurance for the Oct 17 county garage fire. The payment covers building and equipment losses with depreciation applied to the trucks and loader. Officials plan to replace the building at the same site and seek better storage and office space after surveying nearby departments.
City of Norwalk found rural customers were charged the higher rural rate instead of city power rates. If the council does not adopt a new rural power schedule before the next billing period, rural customers will be billed under the city rate. Service Director William V. Mount said there is no difference in power rates for city and rural customers. The exact duration of the misbilling and how many customers were affected remain unclear. Mount plans to discuss the issue with council. no past-overcharge adjustments are planned.
Scott Jameson and David Alain were born in the front seat of a car in Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital's parking lot after a fast trip from Willard. David Alain weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and both mother and baby were placed in isolation for 48 hours per hospital rule.
Emanuel Amsel owner of the Amsel Shoe Store in Norwalk received the Outstanding Boss of the Year award from Milan Jaycees on Bosses Night. Nominated by Edward Oppliger he was surprised by the plaque honoring outstanding contributions to the organization and the community.
Bernard F. Kean long serving Huron County auditor since 1946 says he will not run again citing personal reasons. He notes 28 years of service, past roles in local Republican circles, military service in the Ohio National Guard, and a deputy stint in the treasurer’s office. He and wife Rhea reside at 72 West Main Street with two sons.
A portable transformer substation may be promised to Norwalk by Ohio Edison Co to provide supplementary power. Service Director William V. Mount said the lead looks encouraging and could arrive before tonight’s city council meeting. The extra power would allow shutting down new plant equipment for inspection.
Norwalk police investigated a report of a white male with red hair and scars on temples who passed a $20 bill and asked for four tens after a small purchase at American Discount Drugs. The suspect fled with $20 in change.
UPI reports Senator William B. Saxbe of Ohio warns Republicans not to listen to extreme right wing elements that could damage the party. He cites past activity in 1958 and 1964 and notes a growing mailed trend hurting the party from the top to the courthouse level.
New York UPI reports Lou Boudreau a five time all star shortstop for the Cleveland Indians and later manager of three major league teams was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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