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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1972
Page
1
About 5 million dollars is authorized for Ohio to fund a major nutrition program for citizens aged 60 and older starting July 1. grants will cover up to 90 percent of program costs to provide low cost meals to seniors while addressing tight budgets.
Anti war demonstrations spread across several Ohio universities with five minor fires at Bowling Green State University and a large Kent State protest on campus. The Kent State rally recalls the May 4, 1970, killings. two men were arrested at Cleveland Hopkins Airport after attempting to land a stolen Cessna 180 valued at 20000 dollars.
Hubert H. Humphrey wins his fourth presidential primary by about two to one over George C. Wallace in West Virginia while George S. McGovern survives a Nebraska upset. The results renew focus on California showdown set for June 6 and underscore the tight, two man contest in the race.
A UPI report from Washington states that a study of 4 611 women aged 15 to 19 found 46 percent of unmarried American women have had sex by 19. It also says teens lack cycle-related pregnancy knowledge and most use contraception rarely or not at all.
Weather report for Norwalk with highs in the mid 50s and cooler near the lake then a clear cool night and a 60s day Thursday. Winds will be northerly today then light tonight with very low rain chances through Thursday. Birth notices list a Milan boy and New London girl at FT Hospital. Death notices include Frank Kelble and Bertha Barnett.
U S planes bomb Hanoi Haiphong and rail links to China in ongoing raids. Seven MIGs shot down today raising total to 13 since the weekend. Thieu declares martial law as hundreds of bombers operate across North Vietnam with an armada converging on Haiphong.
Norwalk backers of a civic center tax plan must gather 390 signatures to place a city income tax increase on the ballot. The move aims to raise 140000 annually via a ¼ to ¾ percent hike, with the council unable to act without voter approval.
Bedford England story of Jonathan Boutwood a 21 year old truck driver whose extreme yawn caused his jaw to lock he pulled over sought help after prompting a funny police response and later reached a hospital where a doctor freed his jaw the episode ended with relief and a vow to yawn more carefully.
Vernis George relocated from Wichita to Norwalk to serve as deputy auditor and is unsure of job security after Norwalk's charter triggers Dec 1 terminations. Mayor Wayne Goodsite and Auditor Douglas Colvin praise his work as he plans to relocate his wife and son in June. Jim George, a standout high school football tackle, faces college recruitment as the city awaits the charter's impact.
Norwalk residents asked about spring boulevard trees. Mayor Wayne Goodsite said the city defers a tree planting program until the municipal electric system sale to Ohio Edison Co is completed. Ohio Edison offers a free tree survey program with experts to develop a plan.
Norwalk officials grapple with funding a planned downtown parking lot as councilman Williams insists on revenue bonds only to avoid a tax levy. Land purchase costs are estimated at 112000 with projections tied to a ten cent hourly rate, while general obligation bonds face higher interest.
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