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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1972
Page
1
Auditor Douglas Colvin states a prior report that 60,000 dollars borrowed from the city income fund for electric needs has been repaid was in error. He notes 30,000 dollars borrowed in 1970 does not have to be repaid, while 30,000 borrowed July 30, 1971, for an electric transformer must be repaid by July 30, 1972.
In Detroit a family defense by two youths thwarted a bandit and his girlfriend. The 12 year old Charles and 8 year old Gary used public safety items, injuring the intruder and fatally striking the girlfriend as their mother was threatened.
President Nixon asks Congress for a 246.3 billion dollar budget calling for a 25.5 billion dollar deficit as a necessary medicine for a sluggish economy. He argues deficit spending and wage controls are temporary measures. Rep. John Ashbrook says Nixon cannot win re election and seeks a more conservative course in the GOP race.
UPI reports the U S Army has opened gates to Vietnamese prostitutes at several bases in South Vietnam and it is said to be allowed under existing rules. Officers warn of security risks and narcotics smuggling potential, while many support the move to maintain peace among remaining American troops.
Weather forecast shows variable clouds with showers today and tonight and a colder Tuesday. Temperatures range from a high near 40 to a low in the upper 20s with wind shifting from easterly to southerly. Also lists marriage license application births and deaths in nearby communities.
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether a village mayor may serve as judge and prosecutor in Monroeville Ohio. The case questions due process as the mayor handles municipal offenses and may rely on fines for the town’s budget.
A Norfolk and Western freight derailment at a trestle southwest of Clarksfield spilled hydrochloric acid from a tanker, prompting water tests by health and environmental agencies. Wakeman and Vermilion paused river pumping. officials said no water contamination detected yet and cleanup involved ground absorption.
Mayor Paul Burns said Wakeman’s river supplied water remained largely safe after a Clarksfield derailment. Pumps shut Sunday night, tank about three quarters full, likely two days’ supply. River tests showed no contamination and no alert issued yet.
Ptl. Gerald Ross, 25, is suspended from the Norwalk Police Department pending an investigation into conduct not becoming of a police officer. Safety Director Krogh to lead the probe. Mayor Goodsite noted the incident occurred off duty and aims for a quick resolution. If cleared, Ross will be paid for suspension time.
Gerald W. Simon a 29 year old Norwalk barber became the third Republican candidate for the county commissioner's term starting Jan 2 1973 He joins incumbent Arthur Herner and former Monroeville mayor Kenneth Salisbury Simon lives on Lovers Lane Road works at Joe s Barber Shop Norwalk His campaign manager Joe Vattorella declined comment Also running for the Jan 2 1974 term are Robert Timman Independent and Max Van Allen Democratic candidate
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