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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1978
Page
1
Mrs. Brown and relatives describe chaos after the Mental Health Center closed on June 30 leaving Edward Brown ill and without records. The 648 Board and Linn Center dispute funding and record transfers, forcing the couple toward uncertain care options at Brecksville VA or private physicians.
Walter Poenisch, 65, said the 122 mile Havana to Florida Keys swim took 33 hours 35 minutes and was a dream come true. Aides and a radio link aboard the Amy N. fueled his endurance effort and he plans to urge others to take up marathon swimming and diving.
Acting Superintendent Peter Carlin was ordered by the school board to reassert authority over the Cleveland system in line with a U.S. Sixth Circuit ruling. Control had been placed with Dr. Charles Leftwich by a district judge, but the appeals court found no extraordinary circumstances to justify the transfer of most powers.
Gov. Rhodes signed immediate law offering sales tax exemptions to industries switching from natural gas or fuel oil to coal, solar, or other less scarce fuels, as they install conversion equipment. In Cleveland, Leon Matusoff of Dayton won $75,000 in Ohio Lottery, boosting his three week total to $150,000.
Weather remains clear and cooler tonight with lows near 60 and partly cloudy Saturday highs in the 80s. Precipitation chances are low at 10 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday with light variable winds. Birth notices report Ashland newborn girl and Norwalk newborn boy. An archival line notes Archduke Franz Ferdinand reportedly had a serpent tattoo on his hip as a bullets charm.
Linn Corp officers in Norwalk deny hiring Michael Swingle as a temporary coordinator for a three month period. Swingle may stay beyond the initial plan as he works on a federal grant proposal in Columbus and prepares to present it in Chicago. The transition includes shifts in psychiatrists and a flexible payroll status, with ongoing questions about Swingle's employment and future role.
Striking N and W railway workers blocked efforts to clear a 150 car freight derailment near Monroeville after an air hose burst caused brakes to trigger. Supervisors moved derailed cars as pickets named drivers and licenses to the union. B and O reports track repairs likely today or tomorrow pending N and W permission amid the walkout.
Five former Mental Health Center counselors filed suit in Huron County Common Pleas Court against County Auditor Kenneth Reed, the 648 Board and Director Robert Klenk. They seek a ruling that they are public employees entitled to benefits under Ohio law and demand injunctions plus court costs and attorney fees. The suit alleges employment continuity prior to July 1 and that they were paid by state funds and local levies, with vacation pay overdue and status not properly certified. It names Marsha Hendrickson, Patricia Cragg, Donald Leake, Bruce McCrillis, and Steve Kochis and notes hours owed. The hearing is requested for July 24 before referee Robert McKown.
Richard Marr, 44 Third St., was shot in the neck at Jeff Correll’s home at 33 Sherman St. during a fight between Marr’s friends. Marr, in serious condition at Medical College of Ohio Hospital, is cited with temporary paralysis. Correll, 25, faces a first degree misdemeanor assault charge and will appear in court July 25.
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