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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1973
Page
1
The Norwalk Board of Control awarded the brush chopper contract to Karl Kuemmerling Inc Massillon at 5539 the highest bid among four but chosen for meeting specs with 12 blades. Delivery in about three weeks.
The renowned playwright Sir Noel Coward died of a heart attack Monday at his Port Maria winter retreat in Jamaica. The English star, 73, had left England to escape taxes and will be buried abroad per his wishes. His career spanned theatre, film and music hall.
A Santa Cruz homeowner selling his house faced an unusual obstacle when a nude tenant greeted a busload of local realtors. The bearded man invited the tour and described the home room by room, leaving agents startled and unsure how many rooms the house contains.
A jury in Erie Pennsylvania convicts former union organizer William J Prater of first degree murder in the Yablonski killings. Prosecutors say the conspiracy could reach UMW President W A Tony Boyle. An appeal and new trial request will follow.
Saigon reports the United States resumes pulling back troops after waiting for confirmation that Hanoi freed 32 POWs. The withdrawal, halted 12 days earlier amid prisoner release wrangles, began as 936 servicemen boarded the first transport planes home.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies and a 40 percent rain chance. highs near 58. Norwalk temps reach 47 and 33 for high and low with no precipitation. Births report two girls at Good Samaritan Hospital. marriage license filed for Hull and Wagner. deaths listed for Schneider, Green, and Steffen.
Secretary Earl Butz says meat costs may fall later this year due to consumer boycotts and belt tightening, with beef prices already easing slightly. Cleveland follows suit with April declared boycott meat month to pressure the industry, while Butz urges increased farm production and inflation control.
Mr and Mrs Fred Flynn leave Joliet courthouse after a custody hearing for their 12 year old daughter Rita. They are accused of selling Rita for 30000 to Harold Miller of Oak Park. They face conspiracy and child abandonment charges and a petition to declare Rita Michael and Stacey neglected minors was filed.
Stuart Braddick, a 43 year old builder, swam nine hours after his 21 foot launch sank off Townsville Australia. Sharks repeatedly nibbled at him but he was rescued from Mavannah Island 35 miles north of Townsville with only minor injuries. He used a life jacket as protection and later signaled for help after leaving the water.
UPI reports U S Marshall Lloyd Grimm was shot in the chest and critically injured near Wounded Knee as AIM supporters fired on a government roadblock. Grimm later moved to Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Denver for treatment.
Hollywood reports The Godfather leads with 11 nominations and Marlon Brando seen as favorite for best actor. Jane Fonda also expected to be absent while the ceremony awaits final attendance notes in Tahiti and Los Angeles.
Two young men, Ronald L. Summerfield and Larry Shipley, remained in critical condition in Fisher- Titus Memorial Hospital after police found them in Dr. Harold Schultz’s office at Milan Avenue Medical Center. Prosecutor Owens filed breaking and entering charges. both are under 24 hour guard. Dr Schultz reports no missing drugs. cause of illness undetermined.
Charles Ross Ohio Director of the Committee to Re elect the President in 1972 withdrew from the race for chairman of the Ohio Republican party and urged the GOP Central Committee to back Kent McGough Lima treasurer of the Ohio GOP. He noted no comment on the Taft Rhodes split as leaders meet April 5 to choose a successor to John Andrews.
Nine year old Traci Chapman died two weeks after being thrown from a horse on South West Street. She suffered a head injury and had been at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She was a Benedict Avenue School third grader and a member of Brownie Troop 233. Funeral services are Wednesday at Norwalk Alliance Church.
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