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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1971
Page
1
Mayor Carl Stokes said in a University of Minnesota Law School commencement address that Nixon's public housing policy removes the possibility of economic and racial integration in the country. He described the statement as ending prospects for integration and equal opportunity.
A 30 year old mother driving a car carrying nine children drove off a steep hill into the Mississippi River at Chester Municipal Pool. The mother and two children were rescued while seven children were missing. The St Louis underwater team recovered two bodies Debbie Canady 12 and Tammy Clark 6 inside the submerged car at about 25 feet deep.
Former astronaut Neil Armstrong told Buckeye Boys State attendees at Ashland College that the United States would launch a space station in late 1972 or early 1973. He noted the Soviet Union has recently launched a similar project and praised their seriousness in space. Armstrong received a plaque marking 25 years since his Boy State appearance.
In Duarte California the Marine Corps F4 Phantom performed a barrel roll moments before colliding with an Air West jetliner, killing 50. Martin Speiser of the NTSB said Marines frequently roll over on approach to El Toro to clear themselves before landing.
Sen. William Proxmire charged the Defense Department with publicity seeking snooping after he cited a Pentagon ad in the Commerce Business Daily dated May 20. The ad invited private firms to transcript all news broadcasts by Washington area stations.
A 15 year old junior high girl Antoinette Broussard was killed by lightning while under a tree along with two classmates injured. Earlier in the week Kenneth Kirchoff, 15, also died by lightning under a tree at Miami High School.
Consumer advocate Robert B. Choate told a House small business subcommittee that cereals have improved since his July charges but many brands still deliver excessive sugar. He cited dental health risks as a continuing concern.
The Federal Communications Commission announced a review of the fairness doctrine for political and public issues, examining whether broadcasters who sell time for product promotions must also offer time to opposing views on those products or services. The inquiry highlights whether public interest standards require balance in commercial advertising debates.
Partly cloudy warm and humid with a chance of showers or thundershowers mainly afternoon and evening through Sunday. Highs in mid and upper 80s, lows in 60s. Marriage license applications listed for several couples. Death notices for William J. Seasly and Gordon H. Wolfe.
Federal guards patrolled Alcatraz to stop renewed Indian attempts after a 19 month occupation ended with 15 inmates transported to a San Francisco hotel. U S Attorney Browning said guards would resist any takeover while dogs and fences secured the 12 acre site. Three men were arrested for copper wire theft valued at $600 on the mainland.
A Haitian gunman hijacked a Trans World Airlines 727 at O'Hare and demanded Vietnam, ransom, and a machine gun. Passenger Howard Franks died in the gun battle with U S Deputy Marshal Joseph Zito and crewman. The hijacker was wounded and arrested on landing at Kennedy Airport.
Gen. William C. Westmoreland defended the U.S. Army against claims of softness amid moves to attract volunteers. He said the service aims to be a smaller, leaner, more professional, disciplined force, with changes like relaxed hair rules and fewer reveille formations.
The Norwalk Lions International chapter marks 25 years with a dinner at the Holiday Inn in Sandusky. Organizer Ray Balderson attends, now retired in Florida. Don Burtchin notes 92 reservations. Entertainment by the Dog Patchers of Columbus and Ralph Blaney of Old Fort will give the principal talk.
Patricia Nixon and Edward Cox married at a White House ceremony written by the bride. President Nixon surrendered his daughter to Eddie Cox as vows were exchanged in a modern Episcopal service. Attendants included Julie Eisenhower as matron of honor and Army Captain Howard Cox Jr. as best man. A 22 member Army Band provided music for the 400 guests.
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