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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
1
UPI reports Judge Sirica refused to lower bail to 100000 each for four men who pleaded guilty among seven Watergate defendants. All four are from the Miami area and admitted clandestine activities. The ruling follows their plea in the ongoing case.
James Caldwell of the Columbus Fire Department was appointed state fire marshal by State Commerce Director Dennis Shaul. A 25 year veteran, Caldwell succeeds James Lynch who resigned last October over health issues and will earn about $19 000 annually.
UPI reports Donald McCusker of Westerville Ohio is identified as one of two American pilots hurt in the private plane crash in Athens Greece that killed Alexandros Onassis son of Aristotle Onassis.
Senator Robert Byrd introduced a bill requiring Senate confirmation of the FBI director every four years. He argued that public concern and advanced law enforcement warrant periodic scrutiny and questioning of the agency’s leadership.
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley began contract negotiations late Monday to resolve the nine day teachers strike. St Louis teachers defied a court order in the city's first strike. Daley led negotiations from City Hall as meetings continued behind closed doors. He previously presided over disputes in 1969 and 1971.
A 29 year old man stormed through a Topeka riverfront boarding house area killing his landlady and four others with shotgun blasts. The killer then killed himself after entering a home, becoming the sixth victim of the melee. Police offered no motive.
Weather report for Norwalk cloudy and cold with a 40 percent today, 20 tonight, 10 percent Wednesday precipitation. Highs upper 30s, lows around 20s. Winds W to SW 15 to 25 mph. Norwalk highs 56, lows 34, precip 0.09. Births: Shaffee Milan a boy. Smith Wakeman a boy. Goostree Norwalk a boy. Marriage license: Lykins Monroeville and Voight Norwalk. Death: Patricia Riedy, 40, Norwalk.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson, who led the nation during the Vietnam era and Great Society programs, died of a heart attack at age 64. His body to lie in state at the LBJ Library in Austin before repatriation to Washington for services and burial at the LBJ Ranch. Lady Bird Johnson and daughters mourn with family as rites unfold in multiple locations.
The president dies at age sixty four ending a long war that has split the country he sought to unite through sweeping social programs. A family spokesman described his disciplined routine of two work sessions daily and an afternoon nap before his death after calling the ranch switchboard for help. Secret Service found him and he died in San Antonio forty one minutes after arriving by private plane.
Lyndon B. Johnson remained a conversational, persuading president despite television’s rise. He avoided a video‑first approach unlike Kennedy or Nixon, yet video left lasting impressions of his leadership, especially in moments after Kennedy’s assassination and in the 1968 decision not to seek re election. A notable NBC Americana documentary showcased him in Texas settings.
Ohio figures react to Lyndon B. Johnsons death with mixed recollections. Rep Clarence J. Brown recalls seeing Johnson in New Orleans on January 4 and says the former presidents health had appeared waning. Gov Gilligan praises Johnsons dedication to the less fortunate while Frank King credits him for workers and John Glenn credits him as a space driver. Lavelle notes he invited Johnson to speak at a May 12 state Democratic dinner.
Alexandros Onassis son of Aristotle Onassis died after a private plane crash near Athens Airport. The 23 year old, piloting one of his father's Piaggio twin engined aircraft, sustained a fractured skull and other injuries. He died less than 24 hours after the accident with Jacqueline Onassis Tina Livanos Christina and Baroness Fiona von Thyssen at his bedside. Two other pilots hurt were in satisfactory condition.
Two candidates collected petitions Monday at the Huron County Board of Elections. Dr. Harry Currier of Norwalk seeks a seat on the Norwalk Board of Education while George Wargo Jr. of Wakeman seeks reelection as a Clarksfield Township trustee. Currier previously ran for the school board in 1969 and finished fourth in a four candidate race for three seats.
In Paris Henry Kissinger met for three hours with Le Duc Tho and aides as signaling a possible ceasefire. Officials suggested initialing the accord could come soon with cabinet signoff required, while Thieu summoned the National Assembly for a briefing before signing any deal.
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