06 Jul 1979
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1979
Page
1
Mitch Egan of San Francisco, tired of aggressive religious fundraisers at air terminals, waits at San Francisco International Airport on July 4. He hands out small metal frogs that click, says he has received strong support including cheerful "yay, froggie!" cheers amid the counterattack.
Cincinnati leaders humorously debated protective measures against Skylab debris at a council meeting. Vice Mayor David Mann proposed a giant net over the city and hiring astronaut Neil Armstrong as a consultant, plus painting a bull's-eye on City Hall.
Martina Navratilova defeats world No. 1 Chris Evert Lloyd 6 4 6 4 in a tactical final. The Dallas based Czech exile wins back-to-back Wimbledon women’s crown, first since Billie Jean King in 1973, earning a 39 600 winner’s purse as an hourlong match follows the same break pattern.
Cleveland report lists the week's Ohio Lottery results with Gold 7 White 62 and blue 677 plus Win-a-Thon 14140. The draw details are summarized for local readers.
Weather forecast sunny through Saturday with clear tonight. Low near 50, Saturday highs in mid range. Precipitation near zero, north winds around 10 mph. Temps Thursday 68-46. No precipitation Thursday. Sunrise 6 00 a m Sunset 9 04 p m. Marriage license for Matthew C Gross and Lori J Ramsey both 22 of Norwalk. Birth John and Martha Dendinger Norwalk a boy. Deaths Michael J Finnen 50 Milan and Gertrude Hough 67 Sandusky.
A falling tree limb on Townsend Avenue knocked out the circuit around 9:30 a.m. Tony Gorant of Ohio Edison said power was restored shortly after 10 a.m. The affected area included Gallup Avenue Old State Road Ohio 61 East U S 250 and Milan Avenue near the NBC Store.
United Press International reports Ohio and surrounding states will face tight gasoline supplies through the weekend with limited deliveries. Ohio Turnpike enforces a $6 limit on gas, 24 hour service plazas. other states impose odd-even, gallon caps, or no limits. AAA notes more stations open and lines shorter. national averages rise to about 90-96 cents per gallon with premium near $1 in New York and Illinois.
UPI reports wholesale inflation rose 0.5 percent in June led by higher energy costs while wholesale food prices fell 1.2 percent due to lower meat prices. Gasoline and heating oil spiked, unemployment dipped to 5.6 percent as teen employment rose. Carter warns OPEC hikes raise recession risk. economists predict inflation persistence.
The Labor Department reported the U S unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in June, the lowest in five years, driven by a 130,000 drop in unemployed teenagers and a decline in teen unemployment from 16.8 to 15.3 percent. Black teen unemployment eased from 36.5 to 34 percent.
Huron County Commissioners revised welfare payment regulations and agreed to retroactive payments for qualified recipients on the eve of an out-of-court settlement in a class action suit filed by two welfare recipients. The case argued that reductions violated state law and prompted the revisions.
A Wakeman resident, Pat Rudlowski, 21, who lost use of his limbs in a pool accident, benefited from a nationwide donor effort that surpassed the $1,200 goal to purchase an Environmental Control Unit. The device helps him answer phones, open doors, and control television, with funding raised via a bank fund and local contributions.
A blaze ripped through Van Dresser Corp. warehouse at 75 Ontario Street on Thursday evening, destroying about 300 cases of ceiling upholstery for luxury cars and 15 cases of headliners. Firefighters contained the fire. origin under investigation with losses estimated around $6,000. The one acre facility had only recently begun packing and storage as sprinkler installation nears completion. The firm makes headliners for Ford’s Wixom plant.
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