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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1976
Page
1
Veteran of the Long March and first commander of China’s Red Army Chu Teh died Tuesday in Peking at age 90. He was a 40 year ally of Communist Party Chairman Mao Tse T’ung. The 1954 UPI telephoto notice notes his pivotal role in early Communist military efforts.
Henri Vaeche Mendes d Orgelys, 74, of Jacksonville, says his ancestor Alvaro Mendes lent Queen Elizabeth I the modern equivalent of 135000, with interest now in the billions. He cites a Mendes family tradition and says he will not press the matter but would accept payment if offered.
UPI reports the Office for Civil Rights says public schools may not hold father son or mother daughter activities as they would violate sex discrimination laws. Schools risk loss of federal funds if they sponsor such events, the rights office spokesman warned. WHITEHORSE Canada A bear attack required over 1000 stitches for a college girl who survived due to not being saved. Jacobi Floris 21 Vancouver BC was treated after nine hours of surgery and remains under sedation at Whitehorse General Hospital. She and Jerri Binko were attacked by a 300 pound black bear in a Yukon Territory game reserve about 125 miles west of Whitehorse.
Detroit reports a 36 percent rise in U S auto sales for the first half of 1976 over the same period last year, lifted by a 29 percent jump in June. The gains mark the best showing since 1973 and the fourth highest first half on record.
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and thundershowers. Temperatures near 60 to 85 with 30 percent rain chance Thursday. Marriage license applications listed for multiple couples from Norwalk Toledo Monroeville North Fairfield Greenwich Willard. Births and deaths noted for local residents, including a Greenwich girl and several elders in Willard Rochester Nevada and Traverse City.
Readers weighed in on whether IOC should lift Montreal 1976 sanction if Taiwan is barred by Canada. Supporters urge inclusivity and host nations' restraint. opponents warn of future Olympics collapse. Call in votes requested by midnight.
In Darmstadt West Germany Lt Charles Fowler of Co B 1st Infantry says his unit mistook a Boy Scout bivouac for an aggressor during the Alpine Friendship exercise. Fire flares and a helicopter accompanied a night assault that startled the sleeping troop 21 scouts. Fowler says it was a misread thrill for the scouts after apologizing.
President Reagan attacked Carter as an indulgent friend on national TV while Carter campaigned with governors who endorsed him. Carter planned a meeting with Mondale about the vice presidency as Muskie floated a foreign policy role for the nominee. The convention week in New York loomed with last minute delegate maneuvers and running mate speculation.
Norwalk council approves first reading of a 1 percent city income tax by a 5-2 vote to fund services amid a projected 1976 deficit of 170000. Opponents Fritz and Ream argue against the raise and urge service cuts, while Bresson favors revenue sharing funds and future loans.
A 22-year-old Bellevue resident, Timothy Connors of 329 Belle Ave., fell from a cliff near Blue Bridge on Lamoreaux Road northeast of Monroeville Monday night. He was in guarded, ICU at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital with abrasions and chest pains. Norwalk Ambulance responded at 7:29 p.m. Police noted sketchy reports and unclear if he was alone.
Ralph Dietrick, ex Bonnie Lanes owner, plans a 24 lane bowling alley in the former Airport building. He will lease from 84 Whittlesey Corp, has two architects reviewing remodeling, and aims to sign soon with a projected October completion if all goes smoothly. Aisport Corp. bankruptcy noted earlier this year.
Virginia West, 21, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her five year old nephew Robert Dean Taylor. The boy died at Mansfield General Hospital after injuries from September. Sentencing deferred pending a pre-sentencing report by probation staff. West, resident of rural Plymouth, had been staying with her husband when injuries occurred. One endangering child count was dropped. sentencing date set.
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