Charter expert outlines Norwalk charter aids and pitfalls
Bowling Green professor Dr. Charles Barrel urged Norwalk to publicize and build broad support for a charter. He warned against alienating police and fire units, cautioned on utilities boards, and noted three enhanced powers for charter cities including tax and bond provisions. He said city manager vs strong mayor decisions may hinge on cost and acceptance.
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Charles A. Barrel
Bowling Green State University
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Bowling Green Commission
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Trial Balloon On Charter Indicated By Comments
Dr Charles Barrel told the Norwalk charter commission there may be a two stage process for form of government decisions and public feedback before final choice. He noted interest in city manager versus mayor council, as former Norwalk official Mount answers questions by written and taped replies. Next meeting is 7 30 p m Tuesday in the city council chamber.
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Charter Commission
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Commission
Norwalk
William V. Mount
Mount
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City Council
House backs five year salt water desalination study
The House approved a five year extension for the Interior Department to research converting salt water to fresh water and to draft plans for a full scale desalting plant possibly in California. The bill suggests nuclear power as a possible energy source to cut costs versus 65 cents per thousand gallons with conventional power. It moves to a House Senate conference committee for reconciliation with Senate language.
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Two area boys charged for sidewalk horse riding in Norwalk
Jerry L. Smith and Robert L. Buderer, both 18, were charged after riding two horses on West Main Street sidewalk between Benedict Avenue and Hester Street. They posted $17 bonds and will appear in Mayor's Court Saturday morning. Police cited a city ordinance prohibiting sidewalk riding. A UPI note follows on trade surplus: Commerce Department estimates a $500 million surplus this year, the smallest since 1937.
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Jerry L. Smith
Robert L. Buderer
New London
West Main Street
Benedict Avenue
Hester Street
Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
U.S
Correction Robertson Voted For District
Robertson of Huron County Commissioners voted 3-0 for creating a county wide sanitary district. He didn’t abstain but nodded to clerk Evangeline Miller recording the aye. The group cited orderly growth, capacity for future needs, planning goals, health benefits, and local jobs.
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Donald Robertson
Huron County Commissioners
Robertson
Evangeline Miller
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