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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1972
Page
1
Hollywood star Frank Sinatra faces renewed scrutiny as congressional crime probes seek his testimony. The article traces links to underworld figures, his clashes with the Kennedy family, and the impact on his career and public image.
Hurricane Agnes battered the northwest Florida coast with 120 mph winds and 8 foot tides causing at least 12 deaths in Florida and western Cuba. Tornadoes near Lake Okeechobee killed four and injured about 30 as the storm moved north from the Gulf of Mexico through the Florida Keys and south Florida.
Sen Edward Kennedy said he would give heavy consideration to accepting the vice presidential spot if convinced it was the only path for victory. He added he would not seek the top spot if the convention determined only he could beat President Nixon. The remarks came during an NBC Today Show interview at Miami Beach.
Alabama governor George C. Wallace underwent a 90 minute operation at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring Maryland. Surgeons removed a bullet from a Laurel Maryland shopping center attack on May 15. Doctors estimated less than half his chance to walk normally and said braces or crutches may be needed.
Airline pilots around the world began a 24 hour strike to protest governments failing to stop hijackings. Many international flights were canceled while most U S service continued. Northeast Airlines pilots voted to strike and Eastern Air Lines reduced flights, yet most U S pilots complied with a court order and returned to work amid last minute decisions.
Weather outlook shows highs 80s with chances of thundershowers and scattered showers. Temperatures Norwalk high 72 low 45. precipitation none. Marriage license applications list couples from Bellevue Wakeman Greenwich Willard and incident notes births and multiple deaths across Berlin Heights New London North Fairfield Houston Tex Willard and Norwalk.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 3 ruling written by Justice Blackmun, refused to overturn baseballs antitrust exemption and upheld the reserve clause. Curt Flood had challenged the policy after being traded to the Phillies in 1970 without consent, arguing against the longtime practice.
Huron County plans to buy the former Norwalk Truck Lines building for 300000 from Kingsley United Inc using existing funds from a 2.1 mill levy. The purchase may be financed by bank loan or callable bonds with payments from a special fund, avoiding new taxes. First occupants will include four area agricultural agencies.
BEA Trident Jet lost power on takeoff from London Heathrow and crashed. All 118 aboard died, including 35 Americans, in Britain's worst aviation disaster. Officials cite possible throttle back to meet anti noise limits. black box data awaited.
Scovill Manufacturing of Waterbury Connecticut aims to reopen the Norwalk North Hester Street plant on a limited basis after the sale of Westinghouse portable products division to Scovill. Forrest Price vice president says closing the deal is near and the main value is plastic injector machinery. Scovill may start operations before the sale completes since the Norwalk site is leased.
Alsport Inc of Norwalk announces acquisition of Steen's Inc of Alhambra California a motorcycle maker and parts supplier. The 7000 square foot addition at 84 Whittlesey Ave will house manufacturing and relocate Steen's motorcycle operations from California while parts and Los Angeles branch stay in California.
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