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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
1
Cleveland Browns tight end Milt Morin rejoined training camp in Hiram after a seven hour absence that led to a 150 dollar fine. Morin warned it may not be over as he negotiates his 1972 contract and vents frustration with the salary talks.
Linda Matheny, Miss Pro Football Hall of Fame, admits she is unfamiliar with the four new inductees to the Hall this weekend. She, a 19-year-old secretary, says she only knows which way the teams are headed and not the plays.
Sidney Roger Higgins, 48, of Toccoa, was killed when the car he rode in overturned into a yellow jacket nest and he was stung repeatedly. The driver Gary Dean Davis, 31, of Mt. Airy, suffered multiple stings and was treated at Stephens County Hospital in fair condition.
United Press International reports at least eight drownings in Ohio over the weekend with two Dayton sisters also drowning in North Carolina. David Hall 34 Englewood drowned Sunday in Lake St Marys after jumping from his boat and going under. Norman Morrison 19 Bedford drowned Saturday in Lake Lucerne Geauga County, body recovered Sunday.
Frank Sinatra writes in The New York Times that congressional investigating committees risk turning into star chambers that ruin witnesses reputations. He says his appearance before the House Select Committee on Crime looked timed for publicity during an election year.
Former Ohio governor James A. Rhodes pledged to back the Nixon Agnew ticket after Nixon announced Agnew would remain as running mate. Rhodes telegrammed Nixon and Agnew praising the choice and urging support for 1972.
Senator George S McGovern vows to spend most of August healing divisions in the Democratic party from the nomination battle. He is joined by running mate Senator Thomas Eagleton and Basil Paterson as unity leaders. McGovern will tour the nation to meet party leaders including former President Lyndon B Johnson and President George Meany remains a target of dialogue.
Partly cloudy and cooler today with a high in the mid 80s and tonight's low in the mid 60s. Sunny mild Tuesday with a high in the low 80s and a 10 percent rain chance. Norwalk figures show 92 at high and 65 low with humidity shifts throughout the day. Marriage license applications listed for several couples from New London to Norwalk. Births note two newborns in local hospitals. Deaths reported: Hermes, Williams, Ward, and Shaw.
Industry Week reports this summer loosening dress codes for women in offices. Pantsuits are seen as passé, with informal slacks and mixed tops gaining favor though extreme outfits remain taboo. Some managers push toward de emphasizing sex in attire to enable equal progression.
Vice President Spiro Agnew criticized George McGovern for amnesty plans at a $100-a-plate Republican fundraiser in Anchorage. He urged mandatory service for draft dodgers and said amnesty should be selective, arguing it undermines honoring Vietnam dead. He warned McGovern could disappoint GOP voters if not challenged. He planned a later fundraiser in Fairbanks.
Norwalk becomes party to a damages suit over a 1970 Laylin Road quarry rubber scrap fire. Durable Mat Co. claims city negligence for hot fly ash dumped by the municipality after stopping rubber dumping in 1969. The original plaintiff Richard E. Rench seeks 9750 in damages to trees brush and wildlife on nine acres.
Milan officials asked the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board for a hearing on a building ban but do not know when it will occur. The ban, set to take effect Saturday, raises questions about issuing sewer connection permits. Mayor Rockwell said a hearing was requested but legal effects remain unclear. Solicitor Pfefferle would not comment without village instructions.
The Ohio Division of the American Legion adopted a resolution opposing sweeping amnesty for draft evaders and deserters, urging individual consideration for each case. They also backed a $350 Vietnam veteran bonus and a gun crime death penalty, and elected Galen J. Houser of McClure as state commander.
Mayor Sausser kept control as Capt. Woodrow Ziegler was named acting chief after a department shakeup. Chief Morris Frankhouser and Lt. Warren Cornelius were demoted. narcotics squad officers reassigned to Hancock County Sheriff. Appeals to the Civic Service Commission due by July 31.
More than 300 people attended the dedication of Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital's new wing on Sunday. Hospital administrator Richard Westhofen praised the turnout while Ethel Swanbeck the 14th District state representative toured with other visitors. Department heads and board trustees hosted tours and visits by the board included John Ernsthausen and family, John Baltes and family, Wilbur Edwards and family, Paul Carpenter and family, M Leighton Battles and family, Raymond Gerken and family, Earl McLoney and family, Robert Chapin, and Allan Shankman.
Norwalk residents lost power Sunday afternoon due to a broken coupling in the number five boiler pump at the city’s main generating unit. Two circuits were shut down to prevent overload while the backup boiler number four was brought online. Power was restored after 28 minutes and the plant continued to run with one pumping unit.
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