25 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1977
Page
1
In Memphis Ron Nessen former White House press secretary critiques television news saying 60 percent of evening shows are trivial handshaking hoopla and developments. He warns people take in content as fact even when it conflicts with personal views.
Senator Metzenbaum says President Carter has ordered an Interior Department investigation to determine if some natural gas companies are withholding production. He supports the move and questions the industry’s credibility.
Police say Somboon Amatayakul faked being struck on a busy Bangkok street to claim 125 dollars for pain. A bystander recognized him from a prior incident, police summoned two others, and Somboon was found at a medical clinic and charged with swindling the drivers.
Occasional snow likely with little accumulation tonight and a 60 percent chance of precip. Wednesday brings more clouds and flurries with a 40 percent chance. Winds southwest to west at 10 to 15 mph. Births: Mr and Mrs James Schnell Norwalk a boy Good Samaritan Hospital and Mr and Mrs Duane Butler New London a boy Good Samaritan Hospital. Death: Clyde H Rosa 84 Wakeman.
A disputed bill would tax unmarried couples who live together and require blood tests and cohabitation permits. Voters statewide weigh in with varied views, including marriage concerns, energy use, religious freedom, and government overreach, urging both support and opposition by phone in a late reaction to the question.
The Agriculture Department reports farmland values rose 17 percent nationwide in the year ending November 1. The Corn Belt set a regional record with a 33 percent price surge, led by Illinois up 41 percent to 1497 dollars per acre, the largest state gain. Experts cite farm expansion demand as the main driver, with coal deposits influencing some Illinois Ohio Indiana markets. Southeast and Delta gains lag due to cattle market weakness and peanut and tobacco policy uncertainty.
Columbia Gas of Ohio orders a fourth round of curtailments beginning Feb 1 to guarantee 1 million homes heat this winter. Industrial and commercial users over 200 000 cubic feet monthly face up to 85 percent cuts. many small businesses may shutter if supplies or alternatives fail. Cooperating efforts urge thermostats to 65 F and reduced hours.
Ronald N. Mackey, 23, was injured Monday when his right hand was caught in a die cutting press at Van Dresser, Toledo. He underwent surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital and faces days of recovery with possible partial use of his hand and ongoing therapy.
The Norwalk Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7 in City Council Chambers with a public hearing on a Land Use Inventory and Concept Plan. The Norwalk Planning Commission convenes at 8 in Council chambers. The Huron County Airport Authority gathers at 7 30 at the city county airport off U S 20 east of Norwalk.
Columbia Gas orders 85 percent reductions for major users including 168 local schools in Norwalk Wakeman Willard New London and Milan prompting calls for legislative action and emergency planning. Superintendents warn 15 percent relief won’t suffice and schools may close without guidance.
Norwalk Councilman Harry Gilbert, a Republican and incumbent second ward official, is the first candidate to file petitions for city office this year. The filing deadline with the board of elections is 4 p.m. March 24.
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital lab technician Mary Ellen Weber, 23, won the Firelands Business and Professional Women’s Club local contest and will represent the club in the district Ohio BPW contest in Tiffin on Feb. 6. The runner-up was Katharine Mushett, secretary to Prosecutor Richard Hauser. Weber plans to pursue ASCP certification and a continued career in biology and laboratory work.
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