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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1977
Page
1
Salina Kansas resident Don Heier found a calendar watch submerged in a lake for months. He mailed the watch to the maker with note of it still running. The company billed him $11.11 for repairs and has not returned the watch.
Hundreds of Barberton High School students walked out in protest of teachers being denied two tickets each for the state High School Basketball tournament in Columbus. The school barred non season ticket holders from special purchases, sending teachers to wait in line with other buyers as unbeaten Barberton, ranked No. 1 by the UPI Board of Coaches, prepared to face Elyria in the Class AAA first round.
Several scientists told Congress that the FDA overreacted to proposed saccharin bans by ignoring long standing safe use. They argue the cancer risk is remote at typical intakes and emphasize obesity threats from lack of substitutes.
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland announced a six cent per gallon increase in government milk price supports to take effect April 1 amid a threat of future shortages. President Carter approved a nine percent rise, exceeding a major dairy group's request, tied to a campaign pledge to Wisconsin farmers. A dairy expert said fluid milk prices to consumers could rise about six cents in about two months.
The National News Council's Freedom of the Press Committee adopted a statement urging news outlets to exercise self restraint in reporting terrorism. Authored by CBS News President Richard Salant, the proposal was to be presented to the full council on the final day of Drake University meetings.
Windy conditions bring about four inches of snow by evening with flurries possible tonight and Wednesday. Low mid 20s tonight, highs in the upper 30s, with a 30 percent chance of precip. NW winds 10 to 20 mph. Also notes marriage license, births, and deaths across listed local names.
President Carter asks Congress to remove most voter registration restrictions and fund elections with taxpayer dollars while abolishing the electoral college. Mondale touts universal registration and new rules against fraud, with fines and prison terms, while states may opt in for federal funding.
Judge Robert W. Smith urged county commissioners to study jail requirements and said he personally believes a new jail is needed. He traced the concern to a 1975 Grand Jury finding the jail and juvenile detention facilities inadequate and noted remodeling costs and limited capacity now at 16 beds.
A wintry blast brings four inch snow accumulations then flurries as winds ease tonight. State and local plows clear roads after rain turned to snow at 7 30 AM with high winds limiting visibility. Power outages reported in downtown and Monroeville as wires sag under heavy snow.
HUD rejected Norwalk and Huron County CD grant applications. Mayor Wayne Goodsite announced the denial at a morning press conference. Norwalk sought 500000 for two projects including a 495000 sewer separation on the northwest side and a 5000 bus operating cost for a 16 passenger transit vehicle for seniors and disabled citizens.
Larry Eldridge Jr. 12, son of Mr and Mrs Larry Eldridge Sr of 51 West Main St Greenwich, has delivered the Reflector in northeast Greenwich since December. He is a student at South Central Middle School and enjoys baseball as a hobby.
The Huron County Airport Authority will convene at 7 tonight in the airport administration building. The city Planning Commission also meets at 7 tonight in the city council chambers.
Robert B Fish 11 Pine St filed to run for Norwalk mayor as an independent. He is 62 and was not available for comment. He is the first independent candidate to file petitions. Patrick Corcoran is circulating independent petitions. There is no primary for independent candidates.
The Western Reserves winter sport banquet, set for tonight, has been postponed due to bad weather.
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