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Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1978

Page

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Mayor Takes Lie Test Over Remark

Mayor Clayton C. Lord voluntarily took a polygraph in Toledo on July 3 to verify he heard Councilman Robert J. Laux say I wish it were 20 mills during a tax levy discussion. Laux denies the remark, four of five councilors say they did not hear it, and the polygraph found Lord truthful on hearing the comment.

Monroeville Clayton C. Lord Lord Robert J. Laux Polygraph Service, Inc Toledo Laux

Ohio eases motorcycle helmet rule to under 18 crowd

In Columbus, a modified helmet law takes effect reducing required helmets to riders 18 and older with over one year licensure. Under 18s and new licensees still must wear them, and passengers must follow the driver’s helmet status. A motorcyclist commented the gear rarely matters in a wreck, fearing severe injury without a helmet.

Columbus UPI Ohio

Michigan tax cut initiative races to file for ballot

Detroit supporters urge timely filing to place a 50 percent property tax cut on the November ballot. The campaign received an unexpected boost when former President Ford said he would have voted for a California proposal and urged Michigan to draft a stronger measure.

Detroit Mich UPI Michigan Gerald R. Ford California

Israel rejects Egypt peace plan and warns of war

United Press International reports Israel rejected Egypt's latest peace proposal and warned it will rout its enemies if war breaks out. Egypt seeks U.S. intervention after London talks fail, calling the situation dangerous. Prime Minister Menachem Begin said the Egyptian proposals are completely unacceptable and cannot lead to peace despite a 52 hour cabinet meeting.

United Press International Israel Egypt Middle East U.S London Menachem Begin

Secretary of State urges travelers check travel firms

Columbus based Secretary of State Ted W. Brown urged summer travelers to verify whether travel organizations carry financial liability bonding or are registered with his office. He warned that unregistered firms may leave customers without protection and advised keeping funds secure until registration is confirmed.

Columbus UPI Ted W. Brown Brown

Former Iraqi Official Nayef Killed in London

Abdul Razzak Nayef, 44, former Iraqi prime minister, was shot in the back of the head as he entered a taxi near the Intercontinental Hotel by Hyde Park Corner. He died early today at Westminster Hospital amid urgent treatment. A hotel doorman pursued the gunman and helped police arrest him.

London UPS Abdul Razzak Nayef Westminster Hospital Nayef Intercontinental Hotel Hyde Park Corner

Weather and marriage notices from a July 10 1978 issue

Clear and cool tonight with lows near 50. Sunny Tuesday with mid 70s highs and near zero rain chance. Sunday temperatures 85 to 65. zero precipitation. Sunrise 6 03 a m Sunset 9 02 p m. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Michael L Smith Plymouth and Alice J Kilgore Plymouth Timothy R Barnett Willard and Paula J Hershiser Willard James F Hunter New London and Artiss E Case New London Clifford E Cannon Norwalk and Kathy A Ditty Norwalk Paul L Cannon Columbus and Holly A Holb Norwalk Gary A Mason Tiffin and Pamela S Goostree Norwalk David A Jones Norwalk and Sandra L Burns Norwalk BIRTHS Michael and Brenda Smith Sandusky boy Fisher Titus Jeffrey and Patricia Emerick Norwalk boy Fisher Titus Steven and Mona Witter Monroeville girl Fisher-

Michael L. Smith Plymouth Alice J. Kilgore Timothy R. Barnett Willard Paula J. Hershiser James F. Hunter New London Artiss E. Case Clifford E. Cannon Norwalk Kathy A. Ditty Paul L. Cannon Columbus Holly A. Holb Michael Brenda Smith Sandusky Fisher-Titus Jeffrey Patricia Emerick Fisher- Titus Steven Mona Witter Monroeville

You Know Avenge Bubble Gum Ingredient Rubber

The article notes that the gum’s rubber content is essential for bubble blowing and that without it the product cannot form bubbles. It emphasizes the key role of rubber in the texture and functionality of bubble gum.

Cops Refuse To Walk Beats Raises Suspension Count

Twenty four Cleveland police officers were suspended without pay after refusing to walk beats in fourteen CMHA public housing projects. President McNea cited danger of the projects and argued for two man teams to prevent leaving citizens unprotected. He denied organizing the walkout and planned talks with city leaders on CMHA security plans.

Cleveland UPI William J. McNea Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association Cuyahoga Metropolitan McNea James W. Barrett Council George L. Forbes CMHA

Reflector Names Managing Editor Jerold M. Rosen

Jerold M. Rosen, 31, of Winthrop Massachusetts now Fremont, named managing editor of The Reflector. Former area editor of The News-Manager. Northeastern University graduate. married with son Jeffery. Replaces Jack Brown, promoted to publisher in May after 13 years as editor.

Jerold M. Rosen The Reflector Rosen Winthrop Mass Fremont News-Messenger Northeastern University Boston, Mass Boston Herald-Traveler Lowell Sun Lawrence Eagle

N W Strike Idles 7 000 In Ohio

The Brotherhood of Airline and Railway Clerks struck Norfolk and Western Railroad idling nearly 7,000 employees in Ohio. Coal trucks at non United Mine Workers operations also walked out. Union leaders cited jurisdiction disputes and fears of job loss to technology as triggers. Major N W routes include Cleveland and Chicago with 40 percent of coal revenues. UMW members returned to work after a two week summer vacation.

Brotherhood of Norfolk & Western Railroad Ohio United Mine Workers N&w Martin Maartin James Yoffie Roanoke Cleveland Buffalo St. Louuis Kansas City Omaha Detroit Chicago UMW John Guzek Cilles Bottom

Norwalk High Boosters Set Evening Meeting

A special meeting of the Norwalk High Boosters Club is scheduled for tonight at 8 in the high school cafeteria. All interested individuals, including non members, are invited to attend.

Norwalk High Boosters Club

Norwalk Iron Ore Clerks Stage Brief Work Stoppage

Two Norfolk and Western clerks in Norwalk failed to report for work at the North Pleasant Street office. They have operated without a contract since January, handling billings and train orders. The strike, unseen by pickets, comes as ore ships head to Huron with dispatching duties unsettled and a likely government injunction anticipated.

N&w Norwalk North Pleasant Street Huron

Miners Face Strike Sparsely Impacts Ohio WV Mines

Miners in eastern Ohio and the northern Panhandle of West Virginia reported the strike has not yet hit coal production. "All the mines are operating right now," said Guzek, adding that the stoppage has not affected their operations.

Ohio Panhandle West Virginia Guzek

Youngster Boards Airliner Flies West Without A Cent

Eleven year old Derek Stillwell of Jamaica New York rode a Kennedy Airport plane without a ticket or money, travelled to Los Angeles by bus, wandered Hollywood to view stars, and was detained by police after attempting a free hotel room he planned to stay in. He told officers he came to meet movie stars and would try again if sent back to New York.

Hollywood UPI Derek Stillwell Derek John Soule Horace Greeley Jamaica N.Y Kennedy Airport New York Los Angeles Hollywood Boulevard Holiday Inn Young Stillwell

Housing Authority Accused of Double Standards in Rent Cases

Realtor Richard E Rench accuses Huron Metropolitan Housing Authority HMHA of discriminatory renting practices and threatens lawsuits. He notes United Property Management of Lorain which rents Londontown Apartments in New London has unpaid taxes and a late water bill. Rench says HMHA should be held to the same standards, citing his own eviction dispute and water service outages impacting Londontown tenants.

Norwalk Richard E. Rench Huron Rench Highland Manor New London HMHA United Property Housing Authority Londontown Reach United Properties Richard Hauser Hauser Beach

Four Killed In Car Truck Collision In Ohio

Four Erie County residents died in a car truck crash 10 miles east of Fremont when their car failed to yield at Ohio 412 and Sandusky County Road 294 and was struck by a pickup. The victims were Charles Churchill 53 Mary Churchill 47 Kathryn Birdsall 27 and Wendy Birdsall 3 all of Castalia. The truck driver Christy Sberna 17 from Bellevue was injured and in fair condition.

Erie County Ohio Charles Churchill Mary Kathryn Birdsall Wendy Castalia Fremont Christy Sberna Bellevue Bellevue City Hospital Sandusky County

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