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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
1
East European Communists in contact with Hanoi predict North Vietnam will enter serious peace negotiations later this year. Sources say Hanoi is running out of steam politically and militarily after the March 30 offensive failed to topple the South Vietnamese government.
Concentration marked the 45th annual National Spelling Bee in Washington DC with 25 contestants including Karen Hillyer Homestead Florida and Dori Kerpan Tulsa Oklahoma. Robin Kral 14 of Lamesa Texas won by correctly spelling macerate securing the title.
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown praised Ohio’s election system as top in the nation despite May 2 primary problems. He said administrators handled the difficult election well and maintained high standards for election statutes and personnel.
A Penn Central commuter train carrying up to 500 people derailed in the Grand Central Park Avenue tunnel. Police said about 18 passengers were injured in the morning incident.
Louisiana lawmakers approved repeals of Jim Crow statutes banning interracial dancing, marriage, and shared restrooms. Rep. Dorothy Mae Taylor, among eight Black members, led the effort as Rep. Billy Tauzin noted the progress after a younger, post-election House majority.
A new state rule requires the county prosecutor to sue delinquent real estate taxpayers within six months after the auditor certifies they are one year or more in arrears. Foreclosure may lead to sheriff sale to satisfy taxes and costs, changing prior practice.
Mostly sunny and warmer today with highs near 80. Tonight and Friday look partly cloudy with a small chance of showers. NOR Walk temps 75 and 51 with humidity varying through the day. Births report a Norwalk baby to Mr and Mrs Charles Mesenburg. Deaths list William Farley 58 Ashland and Frank Weisenberger 82 Collins.
Senator George S. McGovern said he planned talks with Senator Edmund S. Muskie to discuss a potential endorsement as McGovern leads in delegates after California and other primaries. He noted no commitment from Muskie, who previously led among hopefuls but later paused his campaign. McGovern also spoke with Senator Hubert H. Humphrey and governors as he seeks broader party backing.
Mrs Corrine A Crawford wife of Delbert Crawford former Norwalk City Council president died at Tarpon Springs General Hospital She was 63 and had lived in Florida for nearly two years Her body will be returned to Norwalk for burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Funeral arrangements handled by Heaston Hile Funeral Home
The Norwalk Municipal Swimming Pool opens Monday after seven years of operating at a loss. Annual costs run about 810000 while last year revenue was 6800. Attendance declines due to private clubs. Lessons expand to city residents on a first come basis with three 3 week sessions starting June 19. Open swim runs daily 1 to 5 pm and 6 to 8 30 pm. Admission 50 cents students 1 dollar adults. Season passes 10 dollars individuals 25 dollars families for residents. 15 and 30 for non residents. The pool is being painted with 40 gallons of epoxy blue paint. bathhouse and filter house may be painted. A concrete walk may be installed. Five new lifeguards hired and Jim O Donnell is pool manager.
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