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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1972
Page
1
North Vietnamese units retreat under South Vietnamese fire while government troops enter Kontum, clearing two last Communist pockets. Kontum, 260 miles north of Saigon, had faced a prolonged siege as forces pursue control of the city.
State Highway Safety Director Pete O Grady urged Ohio motorists to slow down and stay alert with children out more often as the school year ends. He called on parents to ensure children bicycle safely and obey traffic rules.
The administration announced the fiscal 1972 deficit would be about 13 billion dollars less than January projection. OMB now projects a 26 billion dollar shortfall as revenues beat forecast and spending undershot expectations compared with the 38.8 billion figure released earlier.
Mostly sunny today with upper 60s to lower 70s highs. Tonight partly cloudy with mid to lower 50s. Tuesday clouds rise with a chance of showers and a high in the upper 60s or 70s. Marriage licenses issued for several local couples. Births and deaths also reported from Norwalk and nearby towns.
Huron County deputies reported a Sunday burglary at Kesslers Tavern on U S 20 east of Wakeman. Owner Thomas Cullins said more than 100 dollars was stolen from near the cash register and other items were taken. entry was through a west side window. A separate report noted a 1962 tan Ford four door and a single shot shotgun stolen from Clifford Waugh's property on U S 224 between 11 a m and 9 30 p m Sunday.
Charles Sweet, Norwalk Sewage Treatment Plant superintendent, filed petitions to run as a Democrat in the first full-time Norwalk mayoral race. He has 14 years with the city, has led the plant since 1967, and plans a vigorous campaign. His wife Hazel previously ran for mayor as an independent. Filing deadline is June 14 with a special primary set for Sept. 12.
Democratic governors from the South and border states reject Senator George S. McGovern as the presidential nominee. They accuse his campaign of using credential challenges to amass delegates, risking a Chicago-like convention fight and disaster for Southern candidates. Governors Carter and Ford lead the critique, signaling possible moves to back Muskie or Humphrey as an alternative.
Angela Davis, 28, walked free in San Jose after being acquitted of conspiring in the San Rafael kidnapping and judge’s murder. She kissed jurors and said no trial could be fair, vowing to free political prisoners and urging action against injustice. The crowd cheered as she spoke of a broader fight.
Mayor Bergman releases easements secured for a water line to the Royce Shopping Center on U.S. 20, west of Norwalk. He says pressure from the telephone company and a desire to let Norwalk negotiate freely influenced the move, though the council approved.
Wiggs Department Stores Inc. continues to pursue a south Norwalk shopping center despite utility service problems and Royce center construction nearby. Chairman Joseph Felver says the firm works with Norwalk attorney Robert Wiedemann as city council may modify policy on service outside city limits.
Maj. Joseph C. Howard 32 of Ahoskie North Carolina died after ejecting from his F4E Phantom during a Thunderbirds stunt at Transpo 72 at Dulles International Airport. The jet lost power on a climb and crashed near the grandstand as thousands watched. The mission veteran held Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart awards.
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