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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1967
Page
1
A joint Ohio House Senate committee rejected a bill to keep Ohio on Eastern Standard Time year round. The 5-3 vote against reporting ensures the state will switch to Eastern Daylight Time on April 30, aligning with federal rules.
State Sen Harry Jump says district residents can adjust to daylight saving time after a legislative committee did not report a bill to keep Ohio on eastern standard time. He notes the Legislative Service Commission allows changing minds, cites farm groups concerns, and references a district poll showing ES time favored but not conclusively representative. New London mayor Preston Golding testified for eastern standard time.
Former St Louis outfielder Joe Medwick and ex Yankee pitcher Charles Red Ruffing failed to gain entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame by seven votes in the BBWA ballot. The group will reballot over the next ten days to decide if either can make the hall.
Mrs. Frank J. Lausche wife of Ohio's senior senator came home to recuperate from injuries after a fall last October.
Tobias Miller of Cleveland Heights sues American Telephone & Telegraph and Ohio Bell in federal court claiming a patent since May 30, 1950 covers a magnifying and light concentrating device used in lighted telephone dials.
An electric spark triggered a gas explosion at Island Creek Coal Co s Pocahontas No 1 mine in Grundy Virginia killing two miners. The company said little damage occurred and work will resume on automatic coal digging machinery after mine inspectors finish their investigation.
Israel and Syrian officials met for border peace talks, the first since 1958, alongside a U N Mixed Armistice Commission session. The talks took place on the Syrian side of a bridge over the Jordan River, eight miles north of the Sea of Galilee, with UN participants present.
Variable cloudiness and wind today with a few showers likely high in the upper 50s then 40s this afternoon. Tonight and Thursday colder with occasional showers likely mix with snow flurries low 25 to 32. Sunrise 7 43 a m Sunset 5 35 p m High Tuesday 64 Low 55. Births and marriages listed along with deaths of four residents.
About 608 employees at Pioneer Rubber Co including Willard and Attica plants walked off at 10 am. URW Local 804 members picketed with 50 lines. officials said picketing was orderly. Union president declined comment on grievances. no bargaining sessions set. Pioneer Rubber Co, founded 45 years ago by Jack Gibson's father, is a leading surgical rubber glove maker.
Columbus report states Rep. Robert Netzley introduces a bill to remove illegitimate children from mothers deemed unfit. The measure would place children for adoption or with suitable relatives or state-approved foster homes, aiming to reduce welfare profits. Netzley cites higher payments for mothers with more children and argues multiple illegitimacy cases show poor care.
The Huron County Board of Elections reports two men collected petitions for elective offices. Charles Elmlinger of Willard plans to run for Norwich Township Clerk and is an incumbent. Clemen Smith of Monroeville is running for Peru Township trustee and is also an incumbent. Both elections are non partisan.
A plugged incinerator in an apartment building at 13 atetetets filled the building with smoke. No injuries reported. Firefighters responded to evacuate residents and ventilate the structure. Investigators will assess the cause and extent of the incident.
Marvin R. Pickelsimer 21 of Tiro posted 4000 cash bond 2000 on each of two counts of statutory rape at Huron County courthouse and was released at 1230 pm Tuesday. He and co defendant Clifford Howard Jr 20 of Willard were arrested January 21 by Willard Police after an incident involving two 13 year old girls. Both pleaded innocent at a Monday hearing in Huron County Common Pleas Court. Earlier James Sr. reported an alarm to Norwalk Fire Department. smoke and odor spread through a building owned by Edward Meifert 44 Christie Avenue after a large object blocked the incinerator chimney. fire chiefs said the incinerator is in the basement of a two story building.
United Press International reports savage twisters and windstorms across the Midwest kill at least seven people and injure hundreds. In St. Louis County three dead, 209 injured, and about 200 homes destroyed as the eight mile path crossed southwest and south of Lambert Field. A tornado from Orrick, Missouri killed 18 year old Gene Barber and injured others as it struck a small farm community.
The Mayor's Office announced all city offices will close at 1 30 p m on January 26 for the funeral of former Huron County Sheriff Jesse W Mellott. He died Monday night at Sandusky Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
A Norwalk Reflector three day classified section last week saw a $16 500 apartment house sale occur on the second night of the ads. The listing showcased price and property details within the ad sequence.
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