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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1978
Page
1
In San Carlos de la Rapita a gas truck blast ripped through a Mediterranean campground killing 108 and injuring many more. Officials fear the toll could reach 245 as search teams recover bodies from the sea and rubble.
Sacramento Union reporter John Hammerly was found in contempt for refusing to turn over subpoenaed notes and tapes in a murder case. Judge John J. Boskovich ordered jail until release for in chambers review, but stayed the order 30 days to permit an appeal.
Dallas reporter notes C W King 78 delays celebrating as Medicaid grants continued funding for his wife’s care after officials questioned a $2,715 savings account. The Kings faced divorce as their 49 year marriage neared its end until national attention prompted a policy shift. King's son Herb says Medicaid advised moving funds to another name.
Michigan secretary of state office plans to notify the Coalition for Property Tax Reform backers that they may have violated state law by failing to file required documents. The group did not file the statement of organization or annual campaign statement, with penalties including fines or jail. Tisch supporters submitted over 320,000 signatures to place the proposal on fall ballot, though the alleged violation likely won’t affect ballot qualification.
Increasing cloudiness and near 60 tonight with partly cloudyconditions tomorrow and 40 percent chance of thundershowers in the afternoon. Lows around 60, southerly winds 10 to 15 mph tonight. Tuesday temperatures 69 to 45. No precipitation. Marriage licenses list four couples in Norwalk. Births report a daughter to Clifford and Melissa Resor in Norwalk, Willard area births, and a Norwalk death of Mrs. Margaret M Heath. Historic note recalls earliest coin operated liquid dispenser in Alexandria 1900 years ago.
Firelands School District superintendent Dean L. Wise, 48, will take a $3,000 salary cut to become principal of League and Benedict schools on August 1 under a three year contract. Wise, who has six years as Firelands leader, will earn a $23,080 annual salary and serve as adviser to the board on community relations and school image.
Pleasant Street School sixth graders will study at First United Methodist Church on W Main St from Aug 15 1978 to June 15 1979 while a new building is built. The district rents four rooms pays utilities, cleans, and provides a custodian. Two Academic Curricular Experience classes move to Bronson School. fourth and fifth graders stay in the newer section. kindergartners use the library. Lunch will be at the church. PE in parking lot, multipurpose room, or gym. Milk price rises to 6 cents per half pint for students and teachers. bread/ milk bids awarded to ITT Continental Baking Co and Taft Dairy. Roofs at Benedict and League Street schools get a $4,980 add-on to $130,105 contract. Driving class contract approved at $44 per student.
AWARE, a citizens group short for All Willing Areas Regarding Education, forms in Norwalk to push improvements in academic programs discipline counseling records and school operations. Spokeswoman Mrs. Carole Schnellinger says the 38 members seek better communication with the board and administration and plan a charter to become an independent non profit.
Common Pleas Judge Robert W. Smith defended probation officer Thomas Ring after Ring used a firearm twice in incidents while on probation. Smith granted Ring unconditional permission to carry a gun and imposed a stricter firearms policy for officers, urging handcuffs as alternatives and sheriff aid when arresting. Ring, convicted felon with armed robbery and aiding and abetting a shooting, argues for civil rights restoration.
The 648 Board voted to contract with George F Linn Corp for the Mental Health Center starting July 1, with state funding of about 37000 for the first quarter, and total annual 648 income near 350000 including a county levy. Linn reports 13 of 20 staff hired, plans for rapid clinical reporting, audits, and open offices on Milan Avenue.
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