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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
1
Navy Times polled readers and found 86 percent favor returning to bellbottoms and jumper uniforms, with over 80 000 responses citing locker space and pressing needs as main objections to the coat and tie ensemble.
Ohio communities may face natural gas shutoffs amid a severe cold spell with temperatures plunging to 10 below zero. PUCO ordered a mass media safety campaign and told utilities not to disconnect for nonpayment. officials warned outages could last hours to days and would require field checks to restore service. Columbia Gas of Ohio urged calm as operators monitor pressures and prevent widespread disruption.
President Carter says the walk from Capitol Hill to the White House lifted his spirits though he heard taunts from spectators. He and Rosalynn attended the Washington Press Club Congressional Dinner, a joke filled annual banquet with reporters and politicians, noting his enjoyment of Washington so far.
Joseph Smith, a 75 year old farmer and fur trader, says he will burn off 1 million cubic feet per day of gas and switch to selling oil from his well if East Ohio Gas Co. does not raise its offer of 1.40 per thousand cubic feet on a permanent basis by February 15.
Very cold air moves in with a 60 percent chance of snow tonight and Friday. Lows near five below zero tonight and around 10 above Friday, westerly to southwesterly winds 20 to 30 mph. Wednesday high 29 with humidity varying through the day. Births include a Greenwich boy to Mr and Mrs Donald Nebergall. Deaths: Nancy Lichoff 62 Willard and Lucy F Sheaffer 47 Elyria.
PTS asks if Ohio lawmakers should reduce required student attendance amid energy concerns. It notes dwindling PTA participation and asks if PTAs remain worthwhile. To vote yes call 668-8544 or vote no call 668-8345 by midnight.
A Crown Point case uncovers a man posing as a doctor who urged women to cut their hair and wash with lye to combat a parasitic disease. Joseph Smietana, 31, of Hobart, was arrested after a housewife traced the call. He faces unlawful practice of medicine charges and potential additional counts.
Columbia Gas Co. asked nine local school districts and 15 large industrial customers in Huron County and Milan to go off the line to preserve gas for homes. Don Phelps said all 85 percent curtailment users were contacted and should keep minimal heat to prevent freezes while pressure checks continue. Residential thermostats urged to 65 degrees day and 55 at night. Midwest Inquiries in Willard to shut down today at 3:30 p.m. for up to four days. about 600 workers idle. Junior Achievement open house at 24 W Main St. Norwalk. Norwalk to wrestle Sandusky St Mary’s at 7 p.m. St Paul’s wrestling meeting postponed to next Wednesday.
Mayor declares natural gas emergency as Norwalk braces for a potential complete shutdown. Columbia Gas of Ohio monitors pressure. residents may have furnaces shut off and emergency housing plans set, with educational and transit measures coordinated.
High winds and heavy snow curb most routes with only New State Road and Peru Center Road open by morning. Ohio 99 61 and 4 closed. dozens of abandoned cars hinder cleanup as Norwalk Post reports severe blowing snow and near zero visibility across Huron and Erie counties.
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