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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1976
Page
1
A strong earthquake struck the Checheno Ingushskaya autonomous republic at 11 17 p m Moscow time causing residents to rush outdoors. Officials said there were no immediate reports of injuries and little damage noted in the Transcaucasia oil region.
A Governor's Committee member says the new 20 cent directory assistance charge by Ohio Bell harms the blind. Reggie Anglen, ex OSU School for the Blind PR chief, works with the company to create a free directory aid system for the blind. The Ohio Supreme Court allows sending children to a nonpublic religious school not meeting state standards citing religious grounds.
Ohio State University will award one honorary Doctor of Laws and seven Distinguished Service Awards at summer commencement on August 27. Honorary degree goes to commencement speaker U.S. Rep. Charles A. Mosher who retires in January after 16 years in Congress.
Partly cloudy tonight with lows 60 to 65 and mostly sunny Friday with highs 80 to 85. Rain chances are low at 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Friday. Also lists marriage license applications births and deaths in the region including Arthur Abram age 69 and Melissa White age 11.
Readers respond to Dr. James G. Ryder resignation and call for unanimity. Opinions split with 24.8 percent criticizing dissenters and 75.2 percent favoring diverse views. The item also notes a roaming comprehension test proposal for Ohio high school diplomas with voting lines.
Huron County commissioners indicated they likely will allow a four tenths of a mill Christie Lane School levy on the November ballot after a 45 minute meeting with Christie Lane administrator Marion Waits. They said a related renewal levy could be discussed with County Auditor Kenneth Reed, noting the need to protect Christie Lane’s finances amid rising utility costs and anticipated telephone rate hikes.
The House voted 381 to 3 to reprimand Rep. Robert Sikes for failing to disclose private stock holdings and financial interests in Fairchild Industries and a Pensacola land project. The 498 page ethics report noted three complaints, with two for punishment and one deemed pre-committee. Reprimand is the lightest disciplinary action.
James Schoenfeld, 24, arrested in an old Idaho plate carrying van after an all night search on the San Francisco Peninsula. He was taken to San Mateo County jail for booking on bus hijack charges amid a large security operation at Chowchilla target sites.
Hong Kong based report says grave losses to life and property after a powerful earthquake hit Hopeh province centered near Tangshan. A second quake struck about 15 hours later as Tangshan suffered extreme damage and residents mobilized for relief efforts.
County Commissioner Maurice Smith seeks to confirm if back taxes can be collected on the 41 mile Penn Central right of way abandoned after the Conrail merger. The track from Bellevue to Elyria runs through Huron County where $273,365 in delinquent taxes is owed. Potential uses include sale to another railroad or tearing up the line for a bikeway by the Metropolitan Park Commission. Smith will ask Prosecutor Richard Hauser to study legal options.
DETROIT UPI The United Auto Workers reports GM second quarter profit of 909 million, nearly triple from a year ago, signaling strong industry rebound and pressuring wage demands. UAW VP Irving Bluestone says the earnings will influence negotiations with GM leaders Thomas Murphy and Elliott Estes, who acknowledge concern over the profits impact.
Five year old cockapoo Pinkie died protecting its owner Clinton Williams in a Columbus fire. Williams woke to barking and led his wife Sandra daughter Stephanie and brother Howard to safety. The blaze began in a basement electrical box and was confined there. Williams said the dog’s actions saved their lives.
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