07 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
1
Thieves broke into Marion P. Cronin’s west side home and carried off 400 000 pennies and 20 000 dimes, about $6 000, mostly in coin wrappers for a deposit expected today. The loss occurred while the Cronins were at work.
President Johnson's sons-in-law face possible deployment as Robb is ordered to Camp Pendleton for Vietnam duty while Nugent returns to his Air National Guard unit in Washington, Mobilized Jan. 25 and rumored headed for Thailand.
Dr. Richard Duffes asks the state to overturn his firing as director of Huron County Guidance Center, arguing the action occurred at a non public meeting in violation of Ohio law. The Mental Health Board announced the dismissal effective March 1 after a Thursday meeting at the courthouse.
Sunny cool today with a high in the 30s to 40s. Clear tonight with a low in the 20s. Sunny and warmer Friday. Norwalk temperatures Wednesday 15 to 34. Births include a Greenwich boy and Plymouth girl. Deaths include James Edward Schild and Clara E. Swartz.
Harry Belafonte says a Chrysler Plymouth advertising official threatened to cancel a TV special after Petula Clark touched his arm during a duet. Belafonte, who is Black, calls the incident the most outrageous racism he has seen in the business. The sponsor denies prejudice and says the reaction came from an individual, not the company.
Seven year old Rickie Zuerich battles a stubborn Superman kite on North West Street while Dale Franklin, 15, high above tethers and helps others. Reporter Janet Conway jumps between kid antics and urban kite trials as March air lifts hopes. In Geneva, the United States Britain and the Soviet Union pledge immediate aid to nations under nuclear threat under a nonproliferation treaty.
Two rescuers entered the salt mine shaft in Morgan City Louisiana to locate 21 men trapped since midnight Tuesday They found 80 feet of water in the shaft and heard a diesel engine but detected no sign of the missing workers The mine operator Cargill Inc cited smoke and carbon monoxide in the shaft as factors.
In the first nine weeks of 1968, the U S military reported 3254 American deaths in Vietnam, a third of 1967 losses, with 542 killed in the week ending mid February. Wounded totaled 2191 with 1105 serious. Communist casualties reached 3849 that week as forces near the DMZ faced intensified pressure.
State Route 13 pursuit ends when a stolen 1967 Cadillac crashes after running a red light. Wesley Coleman, 21, Wayne Michigan, escaped serious injury and was treated at Willard Hospital. he faces additional charges for a gas station debt in Olena. Patrolman H K Pickworth pursued at speeds over 100 mph and helped detain the suspect.
Eight city officials and charter commission members weighed the narrow six to five vote on a strong mayor system. Some urged reconsideration while others urged moving forward. Key figures include Commission Chairman Domenic Coletta and supporters who favor strong mayor governance to improve efficiency.
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