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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1970
Page
1
Weary Franklin firemen withdrew from a fierce oil refinery fire after explosions earlier Friday. The blaze, deemed uncontrollable, prompted evacuation of hundreds as authorities sought specialized aerial bombing expertise to trigger ground explosions and halt the fire.
The White House stated that Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel has not resigned and has not been asked to resign. Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said no resignation letter had been received or requested.
Former astronaut John Glenn ran for the Democratic senate nomination and spent 166 638 dollars. The committee reported 126 868 dollars in contributions and 40 000 dollars in loans while Howard Metzenbaum won the nomination. Gilligan, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, spent 100 313 dollars.
Federal Reserve Board member Andrew F Brimmer warned that unemployment, already at five percent, will climb to about 5.5 percent in the last six months of the year. He said the rise should cool inflation but not fully curb cost of living pressures.
Partly sunny and cool today with highs in the upper 60s to 70s and lows in the 50s. A mix of clouds and a chance of showers Sunday into Monday. Marriage license applications listed for numerous local couples. Births and deaths noted in Norwalk and Bellevue communities.
A million dollar suit against Maple City Rubber Co. of Norwalk was settled in Huron County Common Pleas Court. National Latex Products Co. of Ashland filed the action alleging conspiracy with Trentham Manufacturing Co. Ltd. of England to copy automatic balloon plant designs. The consent decree bars both firms from disclosing or copying the designs until October 14, 1978 and prohibits viewing of the plants for such purposes.
In Albert City Iowa seven construction workers died when scaffolding and steel girders collapsed during a concrete roof pour on a grain elevator. Two others were injured, one hanging on by an arm and rescued. Victims ranged in age from 18 to 49. Authorities recovered bodies after two hours of searching the debris.
A small plane stalled during takeoff from Middle Bass Island Airport and crashed into a cottage injuring three Kentucky men. James Dixon 71 Ashland in poor condition, pilot James Farson 45 Ashland fair, Ray Griffith Greenup treated and released. All were flown to Magruder Hospital Port Clinton.
Ethel Kennedy arrives at the second annual Washington State Special Olympic Sports Competition for retarded children. She wears a Spiro Agnew watch instead of Mickey Mouse. Asked about the affiliation she quips she is a Mickey Mouse fan, calling the Agnew piece a long joke.
The Bellevue School District Library Bond Issue committee spent $4,687.71 to promote a .6 mill measure, yet the bond failed 1,211 to 1,133. Other filings show Citizens For Education in Monroeville failed a 5.4 mill levy but renewals at 8 mills passed. additional campaign totals include several local committees with modest expenditures.
Mayor Harold Finch and Service Director William V. Mount start work on next year’s budget. They note expenditures will rise due to costs, income tax funds earmarked for specific projects, water and sewer funds should improve after recent rate hikes, and street revenue will decline with truck license fees loss. The budget goes to council for July 7 and will be public June 26 for inspection.
Lorain County officials denounced a Common Pleas Court verdict in which Richard Sargent Allen was found guilty of armed robbery but acquitted of murder. Sargent received a 10 to 25 year sentence. Sheriff Vernon M. Smith called the verdict ridiculous and the county prosecutor questioned jurors logic.
Mayor Harold E. Finch announced Pt. Richard Van Hentenryck will be promoted to sergeant as Sgt. Richard Striker moves to the fire department. Ptl. John Short becomes juvenile officer, with Russell Holmes, Jr. and Michael Ruggles also joining the force effective July 1. Striker's transfer completes two to the fire department. pay cuts accompany the moves and civil service exams guided the appointments.
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