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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1970
Page
1
The Norwalk Creek cleanup will reimburse the city only for flood damage repairs and not for improvements like underbrush removal. The project cost 53,567 dollars and extends 100 feet on each side, with debris removal and obstruction clearance but no dredging.
The 349-foot Canadian freighter Eastcliffe Hall struck a shoal and sank in the St. Lawrence Seaway with nine of 21 aboard killed. Eight others were missing, presumed dead, and the captain Albert Groulx of Montreal was the only body recovered by midmorning. In Dayton, James H. McGee is to be sworn in as mayor tomorrow, succeeding ill-health incumbent Dave Hall, making Dayton the nation's fourth largest city with a black mayor.
Gov. James A. Rhodes said he will stay in Columbus after leaving office next January and likely enter the private sector to merchandise and sell the state of Ohio to other states. He noted about 150 speaking invitations for 1971 and did not rule out future political efforts.
Premier James Chichester Clark thanked British troops Northern Ireland's security forces and residents for keeping peace during Mondays Orange Day celebrations. He said the British army may withdraw some troops if riots do not recur and praised Ulster people for restraint humor and common sense despite global attention.
Cyrus Eaton, longtime Cleveland industrialist and chairman of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the United States is approaching a low mood that will go deeper than the 1929 crash. He criticized the Nixon administration for not recognizing signs of impending economic doom.
West Lake Erie shore today stays partly cloudy with a warm humid spell and a chance of a thundershower. Highs near 90, lows around 70. similar warm trend Wednesday with showers, then cooler Thursday. Also includes marriage licenses, births, and deaths across Norwalk and surrounding towns.
Washington reports say a Soviet official may have urged India to push an international Vietnam conference. The Nixon administration awaits clearer details and notes Hanoi would back any plan only after U S troop withdrawal is stated. Officials stress the plan’s feasibility hinges on Hanoi’s position and formal U S withdrawal.
About 1 631 signatures were gathered on two initiative petitions to place questions on sale of the municipal power plant and repeal of the city income tax before Norwalk voters. Signed lists were checked against voter rolls. 1 411 of 1 631 were valid. Deadline to register is Sept 23.
Seven lawsuits tied to a 1965 State Route 601 collision near Oney's Junk Yard were settled and dismissed. Plaintiffs Richard and Carol Bilton, rural Norwalk, sought 956 500 dollars for themselves and four children. Maxine Oney, executrix of Walter Oney's estate, defended with Carpenter and Paffenbarger.
A four engine DC-7 owned by Ortner Air Service collapsed a wheel during landing at Willow Run Airport Ypsilanti Michigan noon Monday. Pilot Tom Auberry of Detroit reported no injuries. Ortner says right inboard engine may have caught fire minutes before the crash with about 800 pounds cargo aboard. recovery uncertain and plane possibly retired.
Norwalk schools board meets at 8 p.m. to vote on the 1971 budget. Supt. Albion Gotaas withholds amount before the meeting. Architect Thurman Peabody reports on science facilities renovation bids and their status. The district advertised bids three weeks ago and will consider hiring an assistant high school principal to fill a vacancy since Wayne Bennett left.
Nearly 500 dollars in liquor and cigarettes were stolen from the Willard American Legion in a break in reported by the Huron County Sheriff's Department. Entry occurred through a south window between 1 30 a m and 7 30 a m Sunday. Eight of 74 bottles were high quality whisky or brandy, 66 cheaper bottles, 20 cigarette cartons missing. Damage to the building estimated at 50 dollars, total loss 548 dollars. Investigation continues.
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