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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1972
Page
1
The Reflector comments on Mayor Wayne Goodsite saying he will not seek re election if the charter passes. We note his last minute stance should not sway votes. The charter affects future generations and today, beyond any one man. Jack Brown.
William J. Mekker, 47, of Newbury, died when his experimental gyrocopter nose-dived after takeoff from Geauga County Airport. Witnesses reported the Volks engine craft fell from 25 to 30 feet. authorities opened a federal crash investigation.
Election officials face reapportioned districts extended filing deadlines and under 21 voters as a court knocks out residency rules and two state issues from the ballot. Paper ballots will mark first usage in years with masking tape on machine spaces for two amendments.
South Vietnamese forces and 75 U.S. advisers abandon Quang Tri amid heavy fighting on Highway 1. Brig Gen Vu Van Giai loses control as garrison dissolves and North Vietnamese push toward the town. Five Jolly Green Giants fly out under fire. several aircraft shot down.
Norwalk mayoral candidate Goodsite announced he will not seek the office if the city charter is approved. He, a real estate broker, said full time mayor duties would require giving up current work but stressed the decision depends on public support for the charter.
In Lenawee County at Rolling Meadows Riding Club near Adrian a Toledo man, Louis K. Rogers III, 20, was killed when his horse collided with another horse ridden by Debbie Birkeland of Toledo. Police reported the freak accident occurred Sunday.
Variable cloudiness with showers likely today tonight and Tuesday. Highs upper 60s to low 70s, lows tonight in 50s. 60 percent precipitation today tonight, 70 percent Tuesday. Winds east to southeast 10 to 15 mph. Norwalk highs 75 low 47. Marriage licenses issued to five couples and births and deaths listed for local residents.
Mourners in crinoline and bonnets bid farewell to Britain's Brighton Belle on its final run. After 74 years, British Rail retires the luxury Pullman train, replacing it with a standard service. Dame Flora Robson and other notables paid 26 for the farewell trip from Victoria Station, enjoying champagne, roses and a return journey by ordinary train.
Columnist Jack Anderson testified at a House hearing that FBI director Hoover prepared secret memos on the love lives of public figures for Johnson era bedtime reading. He cited alleged FBI snooping on famous Americans as an overreach and secrecy.
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