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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1970
Page
1
After May 3 launch and Memorial Day refinements, Norwalk reports dispatch times shortened to under 30 seconds. Police previously diverted from duties to coordinate ambulances as drivers and attendants use radios called Plectrons. Ambulance coordinator John Short notes the desk officer now triggers a starburst alert with active units.
In South Carolina Democratic primaries, nine Black candidates aim to break a 70 year color line in the state legislature. In Richland County two Black contenders won unified endorsement from all county legislative candidates, a first in state politics, as supporters push for broader Black political gains across six counties.
UPI reports Senator Stephen Young of Ohio promotes a campus patrol system as a positive force for peace. He praises student marshals who patrolled Washington during protests including the November 15 moratorium that drew about 400 000 people and suggests class credits for volunteers.
A three-man military leadership deposed President Juan Carlos Ongania as the head of a 12 hour standoff and vows to return Argentina to authentic democracy naming a new president within ten days. Ongania, 56, was ousted just shy of the four year anniversary of the 1966 coup that brought him to power.
At Ohio State University 8,500 faculty and students voted in a referendum run by the Inter-College Council and Student Assembly. The May 28 to June 2 vote found 57 percent favor a student strike while 24 percent supported reclosure of the university.
In Wallenburg Colorado a 16 year old girl was charged as a juvenile delinquent for refusing to give up a party line to a mother whose children were drowning. An adult woman may face misdemeanor charges. Names were not released.
Sunny and warm today with highs mid to upper 80s and a 0 to 20 percent chance of rain through Wednesday. Norwalk high 90, low 53. Winds 5 to 15 mph. Marriage license: Noel B. Rucker and Connie L. McCoy. Births: four listed in North Fairfield and Willard. Deaths: Mabel Anthony, William Einkopf, Shirley Seiberth.
Officials describe issues with priority for ambulance vs police radio use and the need for a third squad. Drivers report quick response times and a sense of accomplishment while noting scheduling hurdles and occasional shortages in afternoon availability.
A Willard crash on State Route 103 left a gas line ruptured and several families evacuated. Patrolman James Ludban reached the scene, dragged the unconscious driver Basil E. Long from a four foot pit, and was commended for heroism. Gas crews worked through the night to set a bypass as four families evacuated and power and phone service were restored.
Air Force veteran James Finley testified in Federal Court that his skin gradually lightened after being treated for a peptic ulcer with Doriden in 1964. He sought 500000 in damages against the federal government, claiming hospital negligence and poisoning.
Judge Harry A. Blackmun is sworn in as the ninth Supreme Court justice by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in a seven minute ceremony. Attorney General John N. Mitchell presents the commission as President Nixon’s trust in Blackmun’s wisdom is noted.
Norwalk board of education meets to consider employing a male school psychologist after a two year vacancy left by Nicholas Gallo. They may also appoint an interim clerk to replace ill Barbara Worcester, with July 1 as return target. The agenda includes science facility renovations, summer school staff, and five resignations.
Planning and Zoning Commission will ask council for final zoning on 22 acres near Benedict Avenue owned by St. Peter's Lutheran Church and for rezoning 10 acres owned by Thomas Rospert and son to R-3 for multi family housing. Insecticide spray by Snyder Flying Service planned over Norwalk Thursday or Friday mornings.
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