20 Jun 1979
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1979
Page
1
Senate Energy Committee heard industry witnesses warn that cutting bureaucratic delays could spare millions of barrels of foreign oil by fast tracking key synthetic fuel and shale oil projects under a proposed energy act. The discussion focused on a high priority project fast-tracking provision.
A father and son wanted for a Wells Fargo armored car robbery in Cincinnati surrendered after a three hour siege at a friend's Northeast Rochester home. No hostages were taken and no shots were fired, ending the standoff peacefully with FBI and Rochester police on scene.
An Ohio House committee voted to send a watered-down measure granting bargaining rights to a limited pool of state employees. Democrats blocked roughly a dozen Republican amendments that would have further weakened the bill, clearing it for House action.
A Norwalk man saved his son and 73 year old father-in-law after their rowboat capsized at Memorial Reservoir. The elderly man, John Oates, was listed in satisfactory condition at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital. Son-in-law Herman Lorcher dived under the craft to pull the group to shore while the boy Keith Lorcher clung to the boat.
Partly cloudy tonight with a 30 percent storm chance and a low around 62. Thursday stays partly cloudy and humid with a 40 percent storm chance and highs in the mid 80s. Winds southerly 10 to 15 mph. Tue temps 80 to 54 with no precipitation. Births include a girl for Paul and Pamela Sanders Norwalk and a girl for Chester and Pamela Alexander Norwalk. Deaths: Julie Strack 91 Monroeville Ruth King 68 Willard Charles Lookabaugh 86 Plymouth. John Tyler’s wife died in office, the vice president later became president.
Shock and resignation sweep Norwalk as Fanny Farmer Can dies Inc. announces relocation of its 400 job plant on U.S. 20 east of town. Officials fear economic impact while noting the move follows a recent employee strike and a rejected contract offer.
At Norwalk plant gates on Tuesday, Fanny Farmer employees voiced fear of plant closure or major production cuts. Veterans spoke of retirement timelines and job scarcity for older workers while others doubted the company’s stated relocation intent. Union tensions and past strike hints colored the mood as workers waited for clarity from management.
A Toledo man, Raymond Schaffer, faces a second trial on misdemeanor deputy assault charges after a hung jury. Huron County Prosecutor Richard Hauser hired Richland County’s Bill McKee to aid, citing workload and a difficult defense by attorney John Callahan. Judge Robert Vetter set July 23 for the retrial and noted the appeal remains pending on double jeopardy grounds.
Monroeville mayor Clayton C. Lord appears set to run again after picking up petitions from the Board of Elections. Longtime village leader with 18 years in office, he faced a mid May conviction for receiving stolen cigarettes but maintains it will not affect his mayoral duties.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.