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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1970
Page
1
Hawaii becomes the first state to permit abortions as part of standard medical practice with effect at midnight a decision between a woman and her doctor. Governor Burns did not sign the law.
The Norwalk Board of Education okayed a 1970 appropriation of 2,249,779 with an expected yearly expenditure near 1.8 million. Supt. Albion V. Gotaas notes the need to maintain a year end balance, proposing a 250,000 auditor advance and detailing changes to various funds including building repairs and equipment. The largest expense remains teacher salaries at 970,000.
Paris reports France calling for cessation of all outside interference in Laos and offering to help restore peace under the 1962 Geneva accords. Government spokesman Leo Hamon said Paris seeks a return to Geneva terms, termination of foreign meddling, and respect for Laotian neutrality.
Los Angeles report says Jean Cardon, an unemployed widow, opened her first savings account in 20 years with 700 dollars after finding 100 dollars on the street and turning it in at a police station. Police note a 700-dollar surge of donations and assistance following her plight.
Susan Atkins, 21, plans to refuse repeating her grand jury revelations to the trial jury, as attorney Dave Shinn seeks to represent her in court and fire her prior advisor who guided her grand jury testimony. Shinn, who has advised Charles Manson, expects formal court proceedings today.
Army Sgt. John A. Warren a Vietnam veteran once rejected by family for identity questions is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. The 26 year old from Richwood Ohio was killed in action in South Vietnam five months ago and returned home after his body was questioned by his parents and wife.
Increasing cloudiness and cold tonight with lows in the lower 20s. Mostly cloudy conditions Thursday bring a slight chance of light snow and highs in the low 30s. North to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Norwalk high 32 low 19. No precipitation in Norwalk. Births and deaths listed for local residents.
The Secret Service told a Senate panel undisclosed intruders have reached Nixon vacation sites in San Clemente and Key Biscayne. Director James Rowley urged Congress to empower tighter security for the California and Florida presidential residences amid concerns of militant threats.
A car explosion in Bel Air and a Cambridge courthouse blast linked to H. Rap Brown arson and riot case. Brown remains missing as defense attorney Kunstler warns of more bombings and calls for dismissal of the charges. Authorities cite accidental deaths in the car blast and say the incidents connect to the Cambridge trial.
UPI reports Senator Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota did not close the door on a 1972 bid while heading to New Hampshire for the second anniversary of his 1968 New Hampshire win. He suggested possible reform and the option of a third party or a Democratic run, leaving future plans unclear. He planned a Hanover reception with supporters and the premiere of a film about his campaign, America Is Hard To See.
Precision Plastics sold its entire machinery to Lake Erie Plastics Inc of Elyria for 50 000 dollars after a fire destroyed the Norwalk plant. The buyer plans to reuse 75 percent of salvaged parts and rewire 100 percent of the molded machines for use on its production line.
State Rep. Fred B. Hadley says he will urge the Education Review Committee to investigate why State School Superintendent Martin Esser can set salaries for his department. Essex alone retains this power since 1965, having issued $185,000 in raises despite Finance Department objections.
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