26 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1974
Page
1
A silver and bronze Agnew Nixon medallion set goes for 45 dollars while a bronze version sells for 10, drawing buyers in the Capitol lobby. The item is framed as a collectible amid a wave of memorabilia around the Nixon era.
The Federal Energy Office reports a major discrepancy between its crude oil production figures and industry data for the week ending January 18. The gap tops 1.1 million barrels per day, with a possible earlier-period statistical error noted by acting oil statistic chief David R. Oliver.
Libya denounces the Israel Egypt withdrawal pact accusing the agreement of betraying Arab unity. The Libyan regime warns the region will erupt in holy fury as Israeli troops burn fortifications and move across the Suez Canal in the 1973 war aftermath.
Vice President Gerald Ford says he has heard from sources claiming evidence of Nixon's innocence but will not examine it. He spoke at the Columbus Touchdown Club banquet and said the information came from Nixon himself Senator Hugh Scott and Bryce Harlow. Ford echoed that John Dean is wrong.
Increasing cloudiness and rain likely through today with highs near 45 to 50. Tonight 38 to 40 with showers possible, Sunday cloudy with showers, highs in the upper 40s to 50s. Also listed are Norwalk temperatures and humidity readings alongside three obituaries: Ida Bradish, Cassie Williams, and Rose L. Dubert.
Alan Coren disguises as an Arab sheikh to sample Cohen's Smoked Salmon in Golders Green and to visit No. 10 Downing Street. Police and bystanders treat the ruse with surprising civility as the stunt provokes only mild curiosity and a temporary Stock Exchange stir. Coren notes Brits' politeness and gullibility in this London experiment.
In Ohio a three day work stoppage by independent drivers leads to firing on trucks and thousands of nails scattered on at least five highways. Injured driver George Bowman treated for minor damage. two drivers jailed briefly for disorderly conduct.
Jack L. Fryman, 42 and Willard police chief since 1967, resigns effective February 1 to take a nationwide sales promotion role for an unnamed private firm. He says the move was not due to discontent with the job and he plans to stay in Willard for his children’s schooling.
Ashland County court arraigned Thomas J. Hedges and David Crawford, both 23 and 21, on two counts of aggravated murder for the Jan 17 shooting of Joseph V. Hooker and his brother Edward at their New London farmhouse. Authorities say robbery motive and premeditation underlie the case. each suspect remains jailed with tightened security.
Norwalk welcomes public to Las Vegas Night sponsored by Welcome Wagon from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Elks Country Club with admission set at 2.50. Norwalk High School music department offers An Hour of Music at 3 p.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium, free of charge.
Tony Dechant of the National Farmers Union told the Ohio Farmers Union meeting that the Nixon administration’s policies price most Americans out of housing health care and higher education. He blamed corporate profits for inflation and called Watergate a distraction from the real economic scandal.
Washington reports for the first time since World War II there are no U S import quotas on wheat. Wheat and flour can enter freely through June 30 to prevent shortages and stabilise prices. President Nixon ordered the suspension after the Tariff Commission recommendation.
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