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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1979
Page
4
A lighthearted UPI report recounts a minor mishap at a nuclear plant involving a coffee machine dyeing cream powder into black coffee. A janitor misread the malfunction causing delays, a repairman faced a jammed door, and the danger of a boilover was discussed while workers briefly switched to tea.
Secret White House papers discuss oil as a weapon and consider economic options to raise costs for Arab actions while avoiding direct retaliation. The studies warn such moves may backfire and favor Soviet oil interests, with embargo as a last resort and military action ruled out as impractical.
The Ohio House approved the 1980 81 general appropriations bill by an 82 13 vote and sent it to the Senate. Party splits show Democrats and Republicans alike backing the measure with 58 and 24 yes votes respectively, while 13 opposed. Absences noted include Hartley Rocco and Corbin.
The note lists hot lines for federal agencies. Commodity futures trading commission provides 800-424-9838 for information on buying grain contracts at future prices. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers 800-638-2666 for questions or materials about product safety.
A reader asks if she should register to vote against her husband’s wishes. Abby urges registering openly, defends voting as a citizen duty, and cautions about jury duty. The column also covers marriage norms, partnership deception, and financial fate for a woman with a live‑in partner, advising legal counsel for estate questions.
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