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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1976
Page
1
Norwalk public schools dismissed after a bomb threat phoned to the school office at 12 19 p m It was the second day classes were sent home due to threats parochial schools uncertain at the time Norwalk continued to assess the safety of the district.
General Foods Corp the nations largest coffee wholesaler increased prices by 15 cents a pound for regular coffee and 2 cents an ounce for instant. The rise takes effect immediately and is likely to show up in grocery store prices within weeks. A spokesman cited last summers frost in Brazil that damaged the crop as the cause noting green bean costs have risen about 63 percent since mid July.
Ohio Lottery draws list results for three digit 135 and four digit 1223 and five digit 44978 and six digit 491938. Spirit of 76 numbers include two digit 45 23 63 70 and four digit 7664 five digit 86425 six digit 935797.
President Ford says he is considering many potential vice presidential candidates and notes it was unfortunate George Bush had to be eliminated as the price for confirmation as CIA chief. In a New Hampshire editors interview he lists four possible running mates Edward Brooke Howard Baker Bill Brock and Elliot Richardson while acknowledging more names remain under review.
Six soldiers from the 1st Brigade 9th Infantry Division at Fort Wainwright Alaska were fined 50 each and returned to duty after balking at a December 6 Mountain Thrust exercise in 65 degree below zero conditions. The drill was halted due to the severe cold.
Ohio driver John F. Boyle 25 of Parma hauling 29,000 pounds of auto parts toward GM Parts Center Delta Township escaped injury when his semi stalled in heavy snow and was cut in half by a freight train. He said crossing gates were down and he could not see an approaching train as he attempted to cross.
Cloudy skies persist with light snow tonight changing to rain and cooler lows in the 20s while Saturday brings clouds and a 30 to 40 percent chance of precipitation and highs near 35. Also notes marriage license filing for Larry Campbell and Alecia Furline, a Willard birth, and several local deaths.
Readers weigh whether recent stories about alleged romances alter their view of the late President John F. Kennedy. The column invites public reaction and reflects on lingering perceptions of his private life.
Readers weigh in on the president with 82 percent no changes and 18 percent yes responses. Citizens criticize behavior while noting human fallibility and dismiss sensational claims. Calls to vote yes or no are requested by midnight via listed numbers.
Richard Hendrickson bureau chief of the Lorain Journal asks Norwalk and The Journal Reflector to notify meetings and alleges New London Record was only warned of a re organizational council meeting. He warns the violation could lead to removal from office and urges prosecution if justified.
The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals plans to announce next Wednesday if it will halt unvoted increases and freeze land valuations at January 1975 levels. Chairman Lopeman pushed the freeze as necessary after 3 hours of testimony, with a Jan 28 decision set after review and possible amendments.
Monroeville Norwalk Jaycees named Michael Meinke Outstanding Young Man of the Year at Bosses Night. Other winners include Brad Mason Outstanding Young Citizen, Gerald Oney Outstanding Young Farmer, and John Kaiser Boss of the Year.
Norwalk police and firemen searched the junior high gym for a hidden bomb for over two hours after an anonymous threat shut down 10 city schools. Central kitchen staff unloaded 600 hot lunches for three schools and stored them in the cooler. cafeteria supervisor Loretta Sandifer praised the quick actions and noted meals would be served today.
Newalk Towigh reports Norwalk High School travels to play Tiffin in a varsity basketball game at the Junior High gym with junior varsity tipping off at 6 45 PM. The Towne and Country Regional Art Center screens The Apple Dumpling Gang at 8 PM.
Huron County reports fewer marriages and divorces in 1975 with 551 marriage licenses issued, 325 divorces filed and 45 no fault dissolutions. Divorce totals fell from 1974 while civil case filings and support payments rose. passport apps and motor vehicle transactions declined.
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