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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1978
Page
1
Maine officials warn overharvesting has slashed lobster populations and pushed prices higher. Research director Robert L. Dow cites a decline in early 1978 catches and a rise in prices from 2.14 to 2.55 per pound as the fishery suffers despite warm, stable waters over recent years.
The U S dollar slid to a postwar low in Tokyo and weakened across European markets. Gold opened at $184.875 in Zurich from $185.875 Friday and fell to $184.75 in London. In Tokyo the dollar finished at 206.5 yen, down from 209.85, marking the lowest postwar close. A Zurich dealer said the drop should not continue today.
UPI reports Sen. Charles H. Percy releasing FDA documents showing women on liquid protein diets may face up to 30 times higher risk of fatal heart attack. Percy cites a direct cause and effect relationship between the diet and deaths, asserted in a November letter to FDA Commissioner Donald Kennedy.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev told reporters in Minsk that the United States is trying to use a Chinese card against Moscow. He warned the strategy is shortsighted and could have dangerous consequences while accusing Western powers of lacking real interest in disarmament. He spoke during a visit to Minsk to receive the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal marking the 30th anniversary of the citys WWII liberation.
Weather hot and humid tonight and Tuesday with a 40 percent chance of thundershowers. Highs 85 to 90, lows near 70. Sunrise 5 55 a m Sunset 9 05 p m. Marriage license applications list multiple couples from Wakeman Norwalk Willard Monroeville Lakewood and more. Births and deaths reported from local hospitals and communities. United Press International notes U S insurance firms classify astronauts as high risk life insurance prospects.
Northern Ohio counties Huron Erie Lorain Seneca and Ottawa remain under a flash flood warning until 4 30 p m as storms move through the area The National Weather Service Cleveland office issued the advisory at 7 40 a m County officials were alerted to possible flooding while Bellevue underpass closures and rerouted traffic persisted Norwalk saw 1 36 inches of rain in the past 24 hours Power outages and electrical and telephone disruptions were reported in Monroeville Norwalk and surrounding communities with crews restoring service overnight
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the Price Anderson Act cap of 560 million dollars on damages from a single nuclear accident is constitutional. The ruling supports private investment in atomic energy by limiting potential liability, with disputes settled by district courts if claims exceed the cap. The case involved Duke Power plants near Charlotte, North Carolina, and was brought by residents and the Carolina Environmental Study Group.
Paul B. Smith, 64, president of the Huron County Board of Education, died when the tractor he drove toppled over an embankment on his Monroeville area farm off River Road. He had long served on the county and Monroeville boards and was a founder of local business ventures. Funeral arrangements are pending with Drake Funeral Home. services at St. Joseph's Church.
An Air Canada DC-9 on Flight 189 skidded off Runway 23 left at Toronto International Airport, broke into three sections, killing three aboard and injuring at least 45. The jet, en route from Ottawa to Vancouver with 102 passengers and five crew, aborted takeoff after loss of power in one engine.
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