11 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1969
Page
1
Charles Stenvig a police detective and political newcomer won the Minneapolis mayoral race by about a two to one margin. He pledged to bring law and order to a city with relatively little racial trouble.
Sunny and warmer today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Tonight partly cloudy and warm with lows in the 60s. Thursday remains partly cloudy with highs in the 80s and a chance of showers or thundershowers. Friday turns cloudy with showers and cooler at night. Winds shift from southwest to south through the period. Norwalk highs 73, low 40. humidity readings shown. no precipitation. Death notices record two deaths: Infant Lindecamp of Sandusky and Mrs. James Farrell of Elyria.
New salary schedules for Norwalk school faculty and non teaching personnel will be discussed at the board of education meeting tonight. The certificated schedule would take effect Sept. 1, replacing the 1969 plan. Also on the agenda are negotiations with Norwalk Teachers Association, six resignations, and recommendations for four new teachers. The board will consider new social studies texts for grades 1-6 and English texts for junior high.
President Thieu returned from Midway Island signaling openness to negotiating election terms with the Viet Cong before the 1971 vote. He warned against any coalition with the Communists, saying advocates would be punished, a stance seen as domestically tough yet aligned with Nixon’s election views.
Norwalk building contractor Peter J. Sofios faced opposition at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting over his variance request for a business district building addition. The proposal includes light automotive work and was not approved at that session.
Summit County grand jury reports high drunkenness and rape at Hawthornden State Mental Hospital Akron. They say five female patients become pregnant each year, cite lax security and unauthorized alcohol, and urge inspector visits, higher pay, more staff, and full-time psychiatrists.
Willard residents approve a 4.5 mill school operating levy renewal by 1,059 to 443 while voting down a 4 mill new levy 681 to 819. Total ballots 1,567. The renewal carried in most precincts, with narrow support in three Willard districts.
A truck loaded with rubbish caught fire at Bob Meyer Chevrolet on Milan Avenue causing about 100 dollars in damage. The blaze burned tires and sides of the truck on site. Firefighters also extinguished a grass fire on Gibbs Road near Route 601 later Tuesday afternoon. Cause of the fires was not determined.
Sidney Albert of Akron reached a $9.5 million settlement in a landmark U.S. Tax Court case in Washington. The suit initially involved about $30 million. Albert’s Cleveland attorney John Lynch declined to discuss payment timing.
The 185 members of Norwalk High School graduation received diplomas at Norwalk Junior High School. Dr. Albion Gotaas praised seniors with 3.0 or higher averages. Jed Bohn introduced guest speaker Dr. A M Paxon who urged common sense to meet world conflict and change. The ceremony noted EHOVE school attendance and 90 graduates winning 45 college acceptances with 20 scholarships. The Junior Symphonic Band performed Pomp and Circumstance and New World Symphony.
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