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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1968
Page
2
President Charles de Gaulle, amid a tense political crisis, shows defiant resolve with a militant stance and a call for national unity. Observers see his radio speech as potentially decisive, after a period of perceived regime weakness and massive leftist demonstrations in Paris.
After de Gaulle's Thursday speech a massive Champs Elysees demonstration electrified France. Troops appeared but no bloodshed ensued as leftists retreated. Unions moved toward compromise and workers gradually returned to work ahead of the June 23 elections.
New London Township Trustees approved rezoning 132 acres owned by Calala Water Haven Inc from agriculture to limited commercial. Louis Calala seeks to run a 300 member fishing and hunting club with camping, but no public dances or entertainment.
NORWALK and other towns list weekly meal options including spaghetti casserole and bread on Monday, hot dogs and fish sandwiches later in the week, with sides such as corn, green beans, mashed potatoes, and desserts like apple dessert and milk. Several days note no lunch at Maplehurst Pleasant Bronson High School.
Rev. Benjamin Oswald of Clarksfield Methodist Church urged adults to provide concrete leadership and love to today’s youth at the Memorial Day service in New London. He warned that middle aged adults in power oppose the youth, calling the rebellion an alienation of God’s authority as youths rebel and reject guidance.
A 1958 Pontiac went off Route 99 north of Willard Friday night. Driver Clark Tackett 21 Bellevue and three passengers W C Holbrook 28 Okey R King 22 Raymond Tackett 23 Bellevue suffered injuries. King had a fractured leg and was treated at Willard Area Hospital in good condition. Tackett was cited for failure to drive on the right side.
In Utah Brad Haines two and his pet turtle Myrtle cause worry after the reptile lodges in his stomach then vanishes from X rays. In Ohio a kangaroo roams Interstate 75 triggering patrol attention with circus checks failing to locate it. A burro leads Norwalk policemen on a chase near Memorial Lake Park.
Ten Huron County 4-H members were chosen by the Extension 4-H Committee to represent the county at the 51st Annual Ohio 4-H Club Congress. Delegates include Richard Smith, Mike Elmlinger, Dennis Wilcox, Larry Reilly, Elaine Phillips, Janet Weisenberger, Janet Stein, Janet Mahl, Lea Pickworth, and Marilyn Smith. They will attend June 11 to 15 at The Ohio State University.
Greenwich area hosts a week of combined baccalaureate and commencement services South Central High School at 3 p.m. through Friday. Numerous village and township meetings, club gatherings, summer Bible schools, and church events fill the week, with anniversaries and public notices noted. Highlights include Rotary, American LegionAuxiliary installations, Scout activities, and Willard area services.
The Norwalk Furniture Corporation invites employees families and friends to a Sunday open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Newton Street plant. A film strip and do it yourself tour will guide visitors from offices to the plant floor ending in the mill where refreshments will be served.
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