Earthquake scare in California and Doomsday rumor debunked
A California quake rattled Los Angeles to San Diego yet caused only spilled liquor in Borrego Springs. State Department limits two Soviet correspondents in retaliation for Moscow curbs on American reporters. Norwalk Superior Coach Co. workers strike as a three year UAW contract expires, with a tentative deal under review and production briefly stalled.
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UPI
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Postal Bill Supporters Face Setback in Reform Drive
In Washington officials acknowledge the postal service will persist for years while backers of a postal corporation plan concede slow progress. Rep. Morris Udall says incubation is needed, noting obsolete plants and management constraints. The plan faces routing to the Dead Letter Office this Congress, with rate increases likely as reform debates continue.
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Lawrence F. O’brien
Marvin Watson
O’brien
Nixon
Winton M. Blount
Thaddeus J. Dulski
D-N.y
Chichester-Clark Wins Northern Ireland Premiership by One Vote
James Chichester-Clark, a moderate on Catholic equal rights, is elected premier of Northern Ireland defeating hardliner Brian Faulkner by one vote. He won the Unionist run-off 17 to 16 to replace cousin Terence M. O Neill after months of sectarian violence.
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UPI
James Chichester-Clark
Northern Ireland
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Chichester-Clark
Terence M. O’neill
O’neill
Rhodes refuses to disclose income tax records
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, in Lexington for a Republican Governors conference, said he will not publish his income tax records despite pressure from Sen. Stephen M. Young who cited a Life Magazine article accusing Rhodes of using campaign funds for personal purposes.
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Ohio Penitentiary Guard Walkout Ends
The Ohio Penitentiary returned to normal as most guards ended a two day wage dispute stoppage. National Guardsmen had kept security and were relieved by Adj. Gen. S T Del Corso after a full shift of prison employees reported to work.
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Weather outlook and local births deaths in Norwalk area
Sunny and warmer today with highs in the 60s and near Lake Erie. Tonight cool with 40s, Friday much warmer 65 to 75 with possible showers afternoon or night. Saturday clouds and scattered rain, northeast winds easing. Norwalk highs 53 and lows 28. Readouts May include births in Norwalk area: Truman Berlin Heights More Rochester Meade New London Hughes Willard Honaker Holida. Deaths include Dr Charles S Sayers 72 New London Emil Meyer 77 Monroeville.
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Norwalk
Thomas Truman
Whittlesey
John More
Berlin Heights
Myron Knapp
Rochester
Linro Meade
New London
William Hughes
Willard
Charles S. Sayers
Emil Meyer
Monroeville
Ohio Senate Race Opens Up Amid Life Magazine Critique
John Glenn said the Life Magazine report on Governor Rhodes opened the 1970 Ohio Senate race. He has yet to decide on a run, noting the nomination's importance and considering factors including other candidates and potential investigations.
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Gas Cap Game Leads to Three Women’s Arrests
Norwalk police arrested Patricia Ann Brown Marsha L Myers and Kathleen Ann Phillips after a series of gas cap thefts from officers cars. A Pink letter and colored envelopes traced to the trio aided the investigation.
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L.C. Hilson
James Borgia
Hilson
Ptl
John Short
Patricia Ann Brown
Whittlesey Ave
Marsha L. Myers
E. Elm St
Kathleen Ann Phillips
Morley Drive
Health Board Tackles Area Sewage Problems
The Huron County Board of Health discussed area sewage issues including a Norwalk trailer court where Mr. and Mrs. Willard Olcott plan a new treatment system to replace the current setup after a creek contamination complaint. The board also addressed restroom facilities at the fairgrounds amid Federation of Farm Women’s Clubs pressure for improvements.
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Huron County Board of Health
Health Department
Willard Olcott
E. Main St
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A.G. Meyer
Fair
Kathleen Harris
Fairgrounds
Huron
County Federation of Farm Women’s Clubs
Norwalk Postmaster Grell Put On Hold After Retirement Pause
Norwalk postmaster Russell Grell, set to retire after 28 years, was asked to stay on for an undetermined period after a Toledo postal inspector finished an inventory. Washington officials declined to explain, saying the reason remained a mystery at press time. O'Donnell was named to succeed Grell on an interim basis.
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