08 May 1979
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1979
Page
1
Judge Thomas E Heydinger reports his 1978 juvenile court annual shows younger offenders and tougher crimes. He cites nine under-11 cases, a 200% rise in 11 and under cases, and a drop in average age from 15.4 to 15.1. Seventeen youths were sent to the Ohio Youth Commission for repeat offenses.
In Cleveland the Coast Guard launched an air and sea search for three people reported missing on a Lake Erie fishing trip near Sandusky. Rev. Gerald H. Green Sr., 63, of Bay Village, Don Skinner, 30, and his four year old son were last seen leaving shore at 5 30 a m Monday on a 15 foot outboard. They were reported missing around 2 a m today.
The House defeated two bids to restore 2.3 billion dollars in state revenue sharing in the 1980 fiscal plan, sending a clear signal to states demanding a balanced budget. Thirty states have resolutions calling for a constitutional convention on balancing the budget.
Ohio energy officials warn panic buying could worsen shortages as Memorial Day weekend nears. Sohio and dealers expect tight supply but dispute severity with California. Industry leaders urge planned restocking, caution against price-driven refinery cuts, and note potential station shutdowns may trigger panic, while Columbus debates visible price postings.
Weather clear tonight with a low in 60s and partly cloudy Wednesday with afternoon showers. Highs in 80s, 10 percent tonight and 30 percent Wednesday. Winds diminishing to 10 15 mph. Marriage license actions listed for multiple couples in Sandusky Norwalk Willard and Bellevue. Births and deaths noted for area families and individuals.
British ex leader Jeremy Thorpe stands trial at Old Bailey on incitement and conspiracy to murder his alleged homosexual lover. The Liberal party veteran faces life if convicted as banker David Holmes, John Le Mesurier, and George Deakin deny all charges in a case dubbed the trial of the century.
Judy Born, director of Norwalk Public Library since October 1976, will resign effective June 30. She and her husband plan to move to Tampa, Florida, where he will work in Auto-Dynamics sales and service. The library board will consider the resignation at the May 22 meeting. the position will be advertised.
COLUMBUS Ohio United Press International reports the House Assassinations Committee will name Jimmy Hoffa and mob leaders Carlos Marcello and Santos Trafficante as top suspects in Kennedy’s 1963 Dallas shooting. The panel reportedly cites two gunmen, with Lee Harvey Oswald firing three shots, and criticizes Warren Commission findings. The committee chair is Rep Louis Stokes. Local notices follow.
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