18 Mar 1966
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1966
Page
1
The city and state will resurfaced Route 20 from East Main Street to Old State Road. The city will pay about 3000 dollars, the state covering 65 percent of an estimated 7000 dollar project, marking the first state involvement in a Norwalk project since 1948.
More than 800 babies were born drug addicts in New York hospitals last year as mothers fed narcotics through their blood, Health Commissioner Yerby reported at a medical conference. Other items note Pope Paul VI easing mixed marriage rules, a first degree murder trial in Cleveland, Rep. Bob Wilson accusing costly government printing, and a meningitis death in Warren Ohio.
In Pacoima, small bands of rock throwing youths roamed streets for over three hours. In contrast, Watts remained quiet amid the city’s unrest. Comedian Don Knotts was divorced by his wife Kathryn and ordered to pay 338400 in alimony over 14 years.
Increasing clouds and wind bring showers and a few thunderstorms by evening. A chilly drop follows with highs near 70 to 76 and tonight’s low in the low 40s. Sunrise is 6 35, sunset 6 37. Births list Mr and Mrs Charles Frey report a daughter. Deaths include Harris Wheaton Price 92 Amelia J Wolfe 83 Roy C Seville 77 Willard.
Governors of the New York Stock Exchange suspended design work on a $50 million Battery Park project and studied sites in Weehawken Hoboken Newark and Jersey City as Mayor Lindsay proposed a 50 percent transfer tax increase. The board previously halted work and redirected plans while awaiting tax clarification.
Indonesian military seized control of the government in a smooth 12 hour coup, purging the cabinet of pro provisional leaders and placing senior officers in key posts. The move follows a period of unrest as factions clash over authority and policy.
A casing was laid last week on an oil well on Sherman Hyde's DeRussey Road property near Collins. Hefner Company officials say the well may become a producer, with another nearby well on Harold Beck's land producing since December. Oil was found at depths of 3,825 and 3,950 feet on the Hyde and Beck properties, respectively. No definite plans for more drilling were announced.
State Highway Department examines hazards of an ategrade intersection where the Norwalk bypass would cross Route 18. Sheriff Borgia and Mayor Finch discussed the proposal with highway director Masheter after letters and a February meeting.
Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott arrived in Hawaii for rest and debriefing after their Gemini 8 mission was aborted. They landed safely at Hickam Air Force Base, seasick but in good condition, and praised the landing as a high point despite the early termination.
An official at the sewage plant said Thursday reached 69 degrees, the warmest since November 4, with a low of 53, marking the mild spell as the warmest in months.
Robert F. Kennedy visits Oxford and Tuscaloosa to meet students and speak at universities. The trip revisits sites of 1962 integration crises at Mississippi and Alabama universities, with Kennedy reflecting on federal action and the legacy of civil rights battles.
Huron County 4 H horse and pony clubs are invited to the Norwalk American Legion meeting at 8 p m Saturday. Mrs Helen Zellers of Clyde presents Indian Lore and Philosophy using the Pony of the Americas breed highlighting its Arabian and quarter horse roots and Appaloosa color. The Zellers family showcases ponies and artifacts linking Northern Plains horse culture with a visiting Crow chief. The program aims to educate children and features authentic handmade artifacts.
Ist Grass Fire Norwalk reported its first spring grass fire Thursday afternoon as field grass on Vinewood Drive caught fire delaying routine activities and prompting a local response by fire crews.
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