22 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1968
Page
1
Antonin Novotny announced his resignation as president of Czechoslovakia to aid the further development of socialist society. The move ends his 15 year grip on power after losing the Communist party leadership in January to more liberal colleagues.
An early spring snowstorm sweeps across Ohio with up to four inches possible in several areas. The U S Weather Bureau in Columbus issued heavy snow warnings for southwest and central Ohio as snow continues today and tonight, with northern parts seeing lighter snow and southeastern rain turning to mix.
Switzerland pledges to use its good services to aid a peaceful settlement as North Vietnam signals willingness to negotiate if bombing of the North stops unconditionally. The statements follow Mai Van Bo’s four day visit to Bern and a Swiss government communique.
Clinton County NFO members were to slaughter 1000 hogs as a price protest. Ed Luttrell said 1000 to 2000 hogs would be shot and buried at the Richard Rolfe farm near Sabina unless packers paid 23 cents a pound.
Evaristo Valerio and Jesus Rebollar drew pistols after a dispute over Margarita Fabian. They fired after 20 paces. the woman rushed between them and was shot in the head, listed in critical condition in a Mexico City hospital.
Intermittent snow and colder weather continue with highs in the 30s and lows near freezing. Norwalk records 37 and 31 degree Thursday highs and lows, with humidity peaking in the afternoon and 0.01 inches of precipitation in 24 hours. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Jacobs of Norwalk and deaths listed for Grace Terpening, Mary Berg, Joseph Mellein, William Wagner and infant Theresa Maddox.
Lynda Bird Johnson Robb and her husband Marine Capt. Charles Robb were asked to exit a San Francisco cable car after insisting on keeping an ice cream cone. Conductor warned they must discard the treats, prompting their stop at the next station and a ride in a host’s limousine.
In Prague the staunch Stalinist Antonin Novotny stepped down today as president of Czechoslovakia. He said the move would aid the further development of their socialist society. The resignation ends 15 years of his rule.
A Bellevue mother said her son Larry R. Cox 22 who was in Paris on graduate study has a 1-A draft classification and plans to return home this spring whether inducted or not. She described his Paris police escort report as untrue and noted his peace demonstrations.
Norwalk City School board plans a Tuesday night meeting to determine the mills voters will approve for the May 7 election. The board previously voted March 12 to place a levy on the ballot and will hold a Finance Committee meeting to set the amount. If finances aren’t ready, a second work session will occur and a special meeting may be scheduled to approve the levy, with 48 hours notice delaying any action before Thursday.
Airman 11C Patrick J Nugent returns to active duty to a mixed reception from his new Air Force buddies. Officials say the 113th unit and others nationwide are likely headed to Vietnam soon.
City officials study installing 175 watt mercury vapor lights at key intersections. Estimated cost 300 000 to 400 000 may require a gradual rollout with prior focus on main corners. 125 to 135 new lights installed to date. spot lighting limited by older power lines.
A Bar Association committee and Grassroots representatives plan a Monday closed meeting to discuss forming a legal aid society for the poor. CAC coordinator George Hayduk says a public statement will come at the Grassroots meeting Thursday night.
The Ohio Controlling Board approved 2 102 000 dollars in matching funds for Willard’s 340 acre reservoir as part of the Northwest Ohio Comprehensive Water Plan. Governor Rhodes and state officials signed the agreement at the statehouse, with construction set to begin in summer 1968.
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