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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1973
Page
1
Pearl S. Buck, 80, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning novelist noted for portrayals of Chinese peasant life, died at her Danby Vermont home. She had been hospitalized since July and had gall bladder surgery in September.
The Ohio Department of Transportation lists Crawford Construction Co. of Galion as the low bidder for the Linwood Bridge project, with bids led by 505 034 and a June 1974 completion target. The plan calls for a 10 span steel beam bridge with concrete deck, sidewalks, lighting, and improved intersections on Summit and East Seminary Streets. The project will be funded by state bond revenues. In other news, a prisoner at Huron County Jail attempted self harm twice, slashing wrists and arm with a pencil sharpener, before transfer to Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital and return to custody.
A Phoenix lawyer for David Whiting’s family asks Maricopa County Superior Court to compel Sarah Miles and Burt Reynolds to testify under oath at the Whiting inquest. The move overturns a prior ruling shielding Miles Reynolds and Miles' maid from testifying amid concerns of publicity.
In Khartoum authorities gave no public response to a U.S. demand that Sudan convict and execute eight Black September guerrillas who killed three diplomats during a weekend siege at the Saudi Embassy. President Numeiry voiced revulsion to Nixon. officials promised an early trial on murder charges.
Eighty American prisoners of war will fly to the United States on Wednesday for reunions with families at four bases nationwide. The veterans, liberated from Communist camps over the prior two days, will travel in 20 man groups aboard four C141 Starlifter aircraft at two hour intervals.
Weather forecast shows showers likely tonight and Wednesday with highs in the 50s and 65 in Norwalk. Marriage license applications listed for five couples including Miller Codeluppi and Kipp Pickworth. Deaths reported for Powers Vegus Polachek Rollins Gullett Ruffing across several Ohio towns.
Rep. William J. Scherle argues the White House is seriously considering price controls on raw agricultural products and meat. He notes officials face a dilemma as labor wage demands grow and mentions possible measures including a retail meat price freeze, an export embargo, meatless days, and increasing slaughter of worn-out cows.
Los Angeles hearing on EPA proposal to cut Southern California gasoline supply by 80 percent. Senator John Tunney denounces rationing as unworkable and dangerous, warning of a black market and social chaos. He urges a national engine shift away from internal combustion.
The University of Texas Board of Regents ordered the Lyndon B Johnson Library contractor to restore the travertine marble facade or face a lawsuit. Sections have cracked and fallen since the $18 million library opened May 22 1971. Inspectors deem the structure sound but marble fissures persist.
Evangelist Billy Graham rejects gimmicks and coercion in Key 73 outreach to Jews. He notes Judaism frowns on forced conversion and commits to historic biblical evangelism. Rabbi Tanenbaum calls Graham’s statement constructive for interfaith understanding amid Jewish criticism of Key 73.
A letter to League Elementary School parents from Principal William Ruby Police Chief L C Hilson and Mayor Wayne C Goodsite warns against dropping off on League Street. Parents are advised to use North Foster or North Prospect and keep the passenger side toward the sidewalk.
In Portsmouth Brian Oliver faced the loss of 10 homing pigeons from his loft after thieves struck on Tuesday. Oliver remained calm saying the birds will likely return, like a boomerang, as a police officer noted.
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