19 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
1
The House Judiciary Committee released a bill to deter firearms use in crimes. First offense carries one to three years for gun possession during a felony, with added penalties for the felony and a two-year minimum, up to five years, on a second offense without probation.
In Palmdale California Hubert Humphrey drove into a motorcycle ridden by Daniel Franklin Fink The bike then struck a parked car owned by George Wallace The two namesakes are not related to the figures.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thundershowers today and tonight. Highs in the lower 70s, lows in the upper 50s. Friday warmer with mid to upper 70s. Saturday partly cloudy and cooler. Winds SW 10-20 mph. Norwalk highs 74 lows 60. Humidity 59-70 percent. Sunrise 5 53 am sunset 9 04 pm. Moon times listed. Marriage licenses for Everhart Ruggles Schnurr Harrell. Deaths Perry Tuttle 86 Wakeman Jerome Haupricht 47 Ford Ave.
Huron County commissioners oppose a state proposed permissive income tax that would be enacted by counties and subject to public referendums. Chairman Donald Robertson and Commissioner Arthur Herner predicted unfairness and high setup costs, urging a statewide tax with 100 percent funding to education.
At Cape Kennedy the Apollo 11 crew rehearsed lunar landing steps in a computer trainer and practiced with a moonbase mockup. Armstrong Aldrin and Collins tested cameras and instruments while simulating final samples as oxygen limits pressured a five minute cut.
Police and youth groups clashed along South University Street in Ann Arbor as 21 were arrested and several injured. The scene marked the third night of gatherings with violence rising between demonstrators and authorities while officers reported no injuries among police and 24 Tuesday arrestees faced rioting charges under a new state statute.
The committee chaired by Sen. Allen J. Ellender discussed expanding food stamp spending from $340 million to $750 million next year and $1.5 billion in 1971, while President Nixon proposed $661 million next year and $1.6 billion thereafter. The meeting was closed to press and public as the first step toward new legislation.
Norwalk residents will still see fireworks on the fourth but funding remains tight. The Fourth of July committee reports only 10 dollars in donations while the VFW has raised 750 dollars for fireworks. The parade may be dropped next year if interest does not rise. The Lions Club and VFW plan chicken barbecues and games, funds supporting scholarships and sight conservation. Parade end point and safety concerns are unresolved as 90 units register.
The Huron County Regional Planning Commission seeks a federal planning grant with a decision anticipated after July 1 and HUD could finalize the local application before year end. Consultant Alan Zalina notes the process and timeline.
Israeli officials say air strikes across Jordan River area were ordered after the death of American tourist Shirley L. Anderson 25 near the Dead Sea and as retaliation for cease fire violations since January.
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