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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1976
Page
1
The Federal Power Commission voted 3-1 to raise interstate natural gas prices, with the average U.S. consumer seeing a $15.60 rise the first year and Ohioans about $23.14. The hit will vary by state as Ohio faces higher costs amid a shifting energy market.
James McCann, father of John McCann, disclosed the 20 year old ranger who died at Lion Country Safari was previously clawed in the neck by a lion at Kings Island. He said the July 4 injury occurred when a lion poked a claw through the jeep bars during the 14 acre enclosure visit.
A tanker truck carrying gasoline crashed off the Ohio Turnpike north of Akron and exploded. Driver Robert N. Ainsley Jr., 32, of Cortland, died at the scene. The bridge span was damaged and the eastbound toll road lane was closed about five hours. The crash occurred as the truck, owned by Ainsley Oil Co., traveled at about 70 mph.
Mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a 60 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s, then partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of storms Thursday and highs in the mid 80s. Winds from the south to southeast at 10 to 15 mph. Births list several area families welcome a girl or boy. deaths note two residents, Ryerson Roe and Vina Bentley.
Readers weigh in on whether Gov. Reagan aided his campaign by naming a running mate before the Republican Convention. Call in votes are requested with phone numbers and a midnight deadline to cast YES or NO responses.
In a rapid shift following Reagan's Schweiker selection, John Connally endorses Ford while Pennsylvania delegates weigh loyalty at Capitol Hill and White House events. Gripping party dynamics unfold as Thomson withdraws support and Ford gains firm backing.
Dr James G Ryder a Norwalk board member resigns effective Aug 15 1976 citing a split board and divergent philosophies affecting administration and education He also notes the EHOVE Vocational School representation and a pending replacement by the city court. The board seeks applicants for his seat and a successor.
Kay Ortner and Elma Reiter plan a meet to warn parents about child crossing risks at League Street School. They vow a graphic film Signal 30 to spur action, seek volunteers, and push measures at League Prospect and League Whittlesey intersections.
The 8.2 magnitude quake struck Tangshan and impacted Peking and Tientsin, killing one Japanese and injuring six others. An aftershock of 7.9 followed, raising fears of more destruction as rail lines and dams may have suffered damage.
Nghi Van Nguyen, 19, Vietnamese refugee with no formal design training, wins a 2500 scholarship from the Fashion Institute amid praise from Edith Head. He and his brother Khiem, 21, plan to start a fashion business in the United States while eyeing a future visit to Vietnam.
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