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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
1
More than 300 people may claim deposits they paid for Norwalk electric service before the municipal system was sold to Ohio Edison Co. last year. Most deposits are $10 or $15 with some at $25. Finance Director Douglas Colvin urges claimants to check page 12 of today's Reflector for details.
The last group of 67 American POWs is released from North Vietnam, finishing the 604 total POW release as the Vietnam War ends. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alfred Agnew leads the final approach at Hanoi Gia Lam airport while reporters observe. In Columbus, Secretary of State Ted W. Brown opposes Gilligan plan for house-to-house voter registration, calling for citizens to travel to registrars and arguing against the 10 cent per registration fee.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation leaders denounce organized meat boycotts as detrimental to the modest price gains farmers have seen. President Leonard Schnell criticizes wage growth in other sectors versus farmers' stagnant prices. In Vatican news, the Vatican loosens communion rules allowing certain lay members to administer the sacrament to boost frequent participation.
The Watergate management in Washington placed a large advertisement in the Washington Star-News inviting people to locate their offices at the Watergate. The note ties the Watergate name to a premium lifestyle and suggests an upscale spring promotion.
Preliminary FBI year end figures show crime dropping 3 percent in 1972 marking the first decrease in 17 years. Violent crimes rose, notably rape, while President Nixon called the data heartening and said it shows we are on our way to turning the tide.
The Ohio House of Representatives approves the Equal Rights Amendment by 56 to 40 after three hours of debate. One of four women lawmakers opposed it. Rep. Ethel G. Swanbeck, R-Huron, voted no, warning about possible changes to marriage dynamics and financial burdens on women. The measure moves to the Senate which had deferred action.
Lows tonight in the mid and upper 40s with showers likely and cooler Friday. Highs in the low to mid 50s. Precipitation chances 90 today 80 tonight 70 Friday. Winds southeast 10 to 20 mph. Norwalk highs 59 lows 38 humidity readings 51 50 77. Sunrise 6 14 sunset 6 49. Moon 3 34 1 58. BIRTHS Mr and Mrs Robert Sitterly Monroeville girl FT Hospital. MARRIAGE LICENSE Barry L Jester Willard U S Air Force and Rhonda L Webb Willard beautician.
James W. McCord Jr. testified to a Senate panel that former Attorney General John N. Mitchell personally approved bugging plans for the Democratic National Committee in February 1972. Mitchell denied the charges through a spokesman while sources cited by major papers suggested involvement and possible further illegal taps.
United Press International reports protests against high meat prices with 20 pound baloney offerings to Nixon and Reagan. Organizers backed an April 17 meat boycott and farmers planned market withdrawals from April 1 to 15 to push prices higher.
Norwalk meat buyers adopt a wait and see stance as the April 1 boycott begins. Kroger manager Andy Missler says orders will adapt to packer supplies while monitoring turnover. Other store managers report mixed sales with some declines offset by fish and canned goods, and NFO planning action amid falling livestock prices.
Ohio Edison Co will not raise rates in Norwalk due to a two year moratorium tied to a municipal light plant sale contract. The firm cited spiraling prices and environmental protection costs in a notice to mayors across 35 Ohio counties.
President Nixon will speak at 9 p.m. EST in a nationwide TV and radio broadcast. The White House said the address will cover foreign policy, America’s role in the world, and domestic matters including the economy.
Army Chief M Sgt Max Bielke boards a C141 in Saigon becoming the last U.S. soldier to depart Vietnam after 543,000 troops once were there. Gen Frederick Weyand and Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker bid farewell as 2,500 Americans depart and JMC personnel also leave.
The Welcome Wagon style show and card party runs at 8 p.m. in the VFW Hall on Milan Avenue. The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital auditorium. The Firelands Historical Society meets annually at 6:30 p.m. in the First United Presbyterian Church.
Portland's sole market selling horsemeat for humans reopened amid a three day surge of customers. Owner Ed Carroll reports selling out 3 700 pounds in six hours, with supplies replenished as the plant operates under federal inspection and horse supply from Hervin Co. auction purchases. Carroll notes family consumption and friction with prior customers who used scraps for pets while long lines discourage some shoppers.
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