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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1977
Page
1
In Bucharest the rescue of 19 year old Sorin Crainic from the 10 story Continental apartment building ends an 11 day search. The quake, March 4, left over 1500 killed and 11000 injured as authorities lift the state of emergency.
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew called a federal court suit claiming he violated his 1973 probation by acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Arab nations ridiculous. He said in Atlanta he will be vindicated. an attorney said he has obeyed the law since resigning and probation should not be revoked.
The government for the first time released names of doctors clinics and labs that received $100,000 or more in Medicare payments in 1975. HEW listed 409 individuals 1 752 clinics or medical groups and 58 laboratories as top earners. The White House is studying a Pentagon working paper to upgrade about 75000 Vietnam era discharges.
Turín officials report a hijacked Spanish jet was diverted to Africa and back to Europe with 29 hostages aboard. Pilot took off from Turín at 12 52 p m bound toward Zurich after hijacker Luciano Porcari 37 demanded fuel and hinted at returning to Turin to reclaim his daughter.
Four youngsters were injured when heavy duty M-80 firecrackers were thrown into a crowd at a rock concert in Richfield Ohio. Three were treated and released, Karen Downing was hospitalized with hand injuries in satisfactory condition. Eight juveniles were charged by Summit County sheriff's department.
Martin Essex retires after ten years as state superintendent of public instruction, a tenure longer than any prior holder. His leadership saw the education subsidy rise from 300 million to 1.1 billion dollars. A banquet at the Ohio Union honored him with 700 attendees. Cleveland Indians coach Rocky Colavito named new color TV announcer replacing Jim Grant for 40 games on WJW-TV.
Muhammad Ali will return from retirement to defend his heavyweight crown in a multi million dollar bout against Italian challenger Rocky Zanon in Seoul Korea. Promoter Paul Corvino holds a four point eight million dollar letter of credit from Korea Exchange Bank with most funds earmarked for Ali. Contracts are expected to be finalized next week with Ali's manager Herbert Muhammad.
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 30s and cooler Wednesday with highs in the mid 40s. Probability of precipitation 20 percent. Northwest winds 10 to 21 mph. Temperatures Monday 62 to 31. Humidity 93 to 86 percent. Total precipitation trace. Sunrise 6 40 am Sunset 6 34 pm Moonrise 4 03 am Moonset 2 47 pm. Marriage license issued Douglas R Pugaie and Debra K Hall. Deaths Baby Boy Jump Monroeville.
New York police report Charles Brown a 27 year old Manhattan man attempted three bank robberies in one day. He first demanded 1500 dollars at Chemical Bank, then notes at European American Bank and finally 700 dollars at Citibank before two employees tackled him. He was handed to the FBI for charges of attempted bank robbery.
Two public golf courses in Huron County are open with a third slated to start next week if warm weather lasts. Sycamore Hills Norwalk opened last weekend coach Bruce Palmer runs it without a professional this season. Millstone Hills New London stays open year round owner Frank Cooke notes light winter play. Elks Norwalk plans a spring opening next week with Gary Wilkins predicting a April 1 start.
United Press International reports wholesale ground coffee prices rise above $4 a pound for the first time led by Folger Coffee Co. and CFS Continental. Folger boosts wholesale grounds to $4.18 and instant prices rise. CFS adds 30 cents to pass the $4 level with April 11 effective date.
GM may discontinue the Chevrolet Vega end of current model year at Lordstown Ohio, with the Pontiac Astro possibly ending too. Vega sales declined due to labor rust and overheating issues, and GM holds an 86 day stock of unsold Vegas while Monza and Sunbird compete nearby. Local 1112 president Ford says layoffs have affected about 2,000 workers over the past year.
Willard Board of Education calls a special election that may push the Huron County Board of Elections into the red. Budget assumptions counted on primaries in Norwalk and Bellevue. Opening 14 Willard precincts June 7 asks voters for a one mill levy and a three mill operating levy. Norwalk schools seek a four mill continuing levy on the primary ballot starting 1977 tax list and duplicate. Norwalk also plans a $1 million bond issue in November for a new elementary school and repairs.
United Press International reports Sen. Barry Goldwater reacted with shock and anger to allegations he condoned organized crime in Arizona. He threatened possible lawsuits, challenged reporters to name gangsters, and argued the pieces libelous, citing past coverage and his political role.
Leon Hillard, former Harlem Globetrotters star and later coach, was killed by a single 38 caliber shot through a door in his South Side apartment. His wife Sandra was questioned and released. Hillard had a long career with the team and later served as player coach.
The Norwalk City Council will convene at 7 o'clock this evening in the council chambers to discuss civic matters.
Joey Statzer, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Statzer Sr of 8 Harkness Street, delivers Reflectors on Milan Avenue Sherman Grant Glover and Willard Streets for nine months. He saves most earnings in the bank to learn money handling while spending some on clothes. He attends Maplehurst School and enjoys swimming baseball and building models.
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