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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1972
Page
1
Jerry West scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 116-111 in overtime to seize a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA title series. West declared the win fabulous amid the Lakers’ long quest for the championship.
In Ohio Humphrey holds 78 delegates to McGovern's 62 with 13 split between two favorite son candidates. Next week's Cleveland voting and revised totals could change the standings as counts from split regions are tallied.
Dr. Joseph Welborn a 39 year old Toledo physician died after falling from a third story building on the near north side during the Central Surgical Association's Convention. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental with toxicology showing several drinks.
Willie Mays could lose his Giants uniform and his second place on the all time homer list next week as Horace Stoneham discusses a possible trade with M M Donald Grant of the Mets. Hank Aaron nears second place after hitting his 644th homer to edge the Braves past the Cardinals. Babe Ruth remains at 714.
Forecast calls for variable cloudiness with showers and a possible afternoon thundershower. Highs near 66 to 70, tonight lows around 40s, with winds SW to W. Also notes births and deaths: Mr and Mrs Bennie Booker, North Fairfield, birth. Dorothy Fries, 63, Norwalk, death.
Joseph Gallo known as Crazy Joe was killed at Umberto’s Clam House in Manhattan’s Little Italy after allegedly defying mob bosses and an underworld rule against crime there. Police say the killing, tied to an open contract, followed mob leadership discontent and a prior burglary backlash.
A hijacker who seized a Eastern Airlines jet from Allentown to Dulles collected 303000 in ransom and transferred to a second aircraft in New Orleans. The FBI monitored negotiations as authorities prepared security measures and the hijacker warned of explosives if interfered.
A war protester hijacked a Western Airlines 737 in Dallas vowing to kill President Nixon if bombing of North Vietnam continues. He claimed ties to the Anti-Imperialist Movement and first pressed for Hanoi before settling on Cuba as the target destination.
Colvin explains hiring Vernis George of Wichita as deputy on April 17 after reviewing 65 applications. Only two were from Norwalk. one not qualified. A letter to the other applicant went unanswered. George, 55, with Boeing background, may train with a $1,000 federal grant. city learns of possible funds for a city finances study.
Dr. Willard Bennett, a 1921 Norwalk High School graduate, visits for a reunion and recalls early science talents. He developed the pinch effect behind deuterium research and envisions deuterium fuel from water powering cars and homes, possibly outlasting civilization. He’s a NC State physics professor slated to retire soon, with long ties to Los Alamos and Siberia.
Roger Waite reports petitions circulating urging Mayor Wayne Goodsite to run again. Waite spoke with Goodsite who gave no commitment but said he would consider petitions if presented. The city charter shortened his current term. next mayor to be elected next November.
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