12 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
1
John L. Lewis longtime head of the United Mine Workers of America died in Washington DC at age 89 after a brief illness. He entered Doctors Hospital Sunday and died Wednesday night as physicians called it an acute illness.
Preserving Small Town NEW YORK reports that WBGU TV in Bowling Green Ohio received 36 243 dollars from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The funds support four programs on small towns preserving their way of life against urban society. It was among 13 stations nationwide to win grants in a competitive round.
Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Rep. L Mendel Rivers chairman of the House Armed Services Committee dismiss fears about the military industrial complex. Acheson accuses critics of using witch hunt tactics akin to 1950s anti communist campaigns.
An eight year old girl appeared at a juvenile court accused of twenty two burglaries. She stood at the prisoners dock in a blue skirt and knee socks as police described the charges and her mother spoke of being at her wit's end. The mother said the girl is completely out of control.
Rev. Arthur LeMon told the 158th United Methodist Annual Ohio Conference in Lakeside that Cleveland demonstrates what has happened to American cities. He spoke in place of Mayor Carl Stokes who stayed in Cleveland amid recent racial trouble.
Six arson incidents hit a predominantly Negro area near Akron's downtown overnight. One blaze at Merryweather Latex Co. caused a $150,000 fire and Captain James Wise died of an apparent heart attack while battling the flames. Another firefighter suffered smoke inhalation.
Harvard University President Nathan M. Pusey blocked a planned takeover of the microphone as about 25 students walked out during the commencement. The ceremony awarded honorary degrees to 14 people including Mayor John V. Lindsay and union leader Walter Reuther while SDS member Bruce Allen spoke for 10 minutes amid boos from elderly alumni.
Partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers and thundershowers possible late afternoon tonight. High 85 to 90, low 67 to 70. Friday cloudy with showers and cooler at night, highs in the 80s. Saturday partly cloudy and cooler. Norwalk highs 86, 67 low. Humidity readings rise to 84 percent at 7 a.m., fall to 58 percent by 7 p.m. Births include five newborns to local couples. Marriage license applications listed for four couples. Deaths noted for Ralph Vogt and Christ Franks.
Mme Nguy?n Thi Binh, head of the Viet Cong delegation, denounces the Midway Island meeting as a farce and urges support for a provisional revolutionary government. Hanoi backs the move. Syria Algeria and Yugoslavia respond with recognition warnings and world communists weigh the shift.
Norwalk Board of Education adopted two new pay scales for teachers and non certificated staff, estimating a $127,000 cost rise. Teachers gain about 10 to 11 percent with raises effective Sept 1 for degree holders and July 1 for non degree staff, while sick leave and retirement credits are adjusted.
The Norwalk Kiwanis Club marks 50 years with a banquet at Elks Country Club featuring Edwin Gearhart as speaker and a dedication of the Memorial Lake Park picnic shelter at 3 p.m. A Golden Kiwanian and Kiwanian of the decade awards will be given, with a governor's reception to follow and entertainment by Ed Riedy Combo.
UPI reports Carl Levy a 35 year old print shop owner from North Ridgeville was arrested by U S Secret Service on charges of making about 500 000 dollars in counterfeit bills with others claiming up to 2 million worth existed. Levy used expensive bond paper and faced up to 15 years per count. bond set at 25000.
Norwalk Furniture marks its 50th anniversary with a champagne dinner for 250 employees. John R. Gerken will recount the founder Edward Gerken’s 1919 start, while his son discusses future plans including a new factory and a 40 acre site option. Awards will honor 18 workers with 25 years of service at the VFW Club.
National Black Economic Development Conference boosts the Black Manifesto demand from 500 million to 3 billion dollars, labeling churches and synagogues as major financial institutions and outlining funds for Negro education. James Forman calls for immediate church response and direct negotiations with NEEDC.
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