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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1978
Page
4
Washington writer Dick West riffs on Chancellor Helmut Schmidt proposing a weekly TV fast to spark family talks. West and his own family test the idea, with a humorous scene of hunting for a non TV day and a randomized Sunday viewing plan, ending with a quip about Schmidt.
In letters compiled from a newspaper column, readers discuss gender dynamics at work, two door vs four door cars, a bragging spouse, service tipping, and customer expectations. Abby offers guidance while noting regional differences in social norms.
The Pleasant Street School, in use since 1842 and rebuilt in 1897, is being removed, leaving memories of students like Theodore Williams III known as Buddy who died at age ten after appendicitis and peritonitis. The plaque honors the pupil of the fifth grade, with neighbors recalling his cheerful nature and church involvement. The Williams family legacy in Norwalk spans judges, editors, and postmasters, shaping local history.
Letter to New London council urges naming the reservoir Cranberry Lake Park instead. Caller favors Hooker Brothers Reservoir honoring landowners who sacrificed farm and lives for the community.
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