06 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1971
Page
1
Ann Marston a 32 year old native of England and 1960 Miss Detroit winner is reported in critical condition at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit after a massive stroke. She had won the 1960 Miss America talent award for archery and held nine national and world archery titles.
Apollo 14 returned rocks described as fused fragments from several rock types created by ancient meteorite impacts. Scientists say the specimens may be part of the original lunar crust, including a gem like sphere resembling a Chinese checker.
Allan Nevins, dean of American historians, died in a Menlo Park nursing home at age 80. The 12 volume Civil War history was finished only months before his death and his career earned two Pulitzer Prizes. His work spanned journalism at three New York papers and professorships at Cornell Columbia Oxford and Cambridge.
Police in Cleveland began a roundup of the 100 most wanted parking violators with 23 tow trucks patrolling for about 2,596 unpaid tickets. Chief Lewis Coffey ordered arrest for court appearances, noting one offender had 81 unpaid notices.
The Labor Department said the wholesale price index rose 0.9 percent in February, the sharpest increase since July 1953. Farm products and processed foods climbed 2.6 percent, double January's rate and the largest rise since May 1969, signaling higher grocery costs.
British riot troops opened fire on a Roman Catholic crowd in Belfast, killing one civilian and wounding two others after warning youths who attacked an armored vehicle with gasoline and nail bombs.
Governor Gilligan says at least one senior staffer will be available at all times to inform him of any situation threatening the general welfare or emergency while he is away. He wrote to Lieutenant Governor Brown after concerns arose during his Washington trip for a National Governors Conference.
Rain today changes to snow and windy conditions then colder tonight. Highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s to 30s. Snow may linger Sunday with a 60 percent precip chance and a high in the 30s. Easterly winds shift to northwesterly then strong Sunday. Norwalk highs 44, lows 29. Humidity 65 percent at 7 am, 50 percent at 1 pm, 54 percent at 7 pm. Precipitation total 0.05 inches. Sunrise 6:54 am Sunset 6:22 pm Moonrise 1:20 pm Moonset 4:10 pm.
Nineteen members of Governor Gilligan's administration filed net worth statements with the Ohio Secretary of State. Gov Gilligan's own report was not signed before a Cleveland trip. aide says he has a net worth of 190 008 49 dollars.
UPI reports U S embassy officials believe four kidnaped American airmen are alive despite a posted execution deadline. Turkish leftist protests rise after the abductions. Ambassador Handley appeals to the captors to release the men, while a wife voices plea for her husband. One captive appeals for life.
Norwalk officials may convene a special session on March 23 or 31 to approve a permanent appropriation ordinance after a temporary measure expires. The delay stems from wage talks with city employees, with ambulance staff still unsatisfied and unresponsive after rejecting a 6 percent raise. Fire crews responded to a car carburetor fire early today, extinguished on arrival, owner Charles West of Milan. Preparations for replacing the Linwood Avenue Bridge proceed with 17 test borings. bids will follow after final drawings. The Turkish ransom saga ends with rejection of the demands as a deadline passes. Diplomatic channels confirm U S notes and embassy counsel on hostages while the kidnappers threaten further action. In Los Angeles, council votes to defend three officers indicted in a civil rights case linked to a fatal shooting of two Mexicans.
Novice G. Fawcett announced his retirement as president of Ohio State University effective Sept. 15, 1972. He cited a growth era and urged a younger leader to guide the university into the 1970s while noting the school now has more than 45,000 students. John G. Ketterer said the board was shocked and would begin search for a successor.
Herbert M. Griffiths, advertising manager of the Norwalk Reflector-Herald, Inc., filed petitions Friday for a charter commission seat. He is the first of 14 announced candidates. seven have filed so far. The filing deadline is noon next Saturday. Fifteen commissioners will be elected in May. if not 15 filed, a full commission may still be elected.
A 2000 strong South Vietnamese force under heavy U S air power broke Communist resistance and captured Sepone, the Ho Chi Minh Trail hub in Laos. Field reports say 200 Communist corpses lay in ruins and a large weapons cache was recovered.
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