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Newspaper

Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

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Humphrey and Kennedy Attend Omaha Events Without Meeting

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Senator Robert F. Kennedy both attended Friday functions in Omaha Nebraska but did not cross paths. Humphrey urged Democrats to unite behind the party and the President at a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner, stressing no party tearing to win the election.

United Press International Hubert H. Humphrey Robert F. Kennedy Omaha Neb Humphrey Kennedy

Miners Escape Flooded West Virginia Mine

Fifteen coal miners trapped for nearly five days by a flooded shaft rode a conveyor to freedom. Seven were evacuated by ambulances to their homes as their families gathered outside the mine entrance amid tears and relief.

Hominy Falls W.va UPI

Dean Suggests Coed Dorms at Cartmel College

Lancaster United Press International reports Dr. David Craig a 35 year old English lecturer and dormitory supervisor proposed shared rooms for girls and boys at Cartmel College if students wish. Principal John Creed rejected the idea.

Lancaster England UPI Cartmel College David Craig Craig John Creed

Prague says Warsaw Pact drills in Poland routine

Prague reports that Warsaw Pact exercises in southern Poland were routine and CTK says Czechoslovakia knew in advance. CTK quotes the Czech foreign minister stating that appropriate Czechoslovak bodies were informed ahead of the maneuvers near the Czech border.

Prague UPI Poland Czech Czechoslovakia CTK Warsaw Treaty Organization

Mamie Eisenhower Heads East After Heart Attack

Mrs Mamie Eisenhower travels by train from California to Washington to await transfer of former President Dwight D Eisenhower to Walter Reed Hospital for convalescence after a heart attack.

San Bernardino Calif UPI Mamie Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D.C

Weather Outlook With Showers and Cooler Weekend

Cloudy with light rain, little temperature change. Highs in the 60s, lows around 50s. Sunday showers end, then cooler. Friday highs near 58, Friday lows around 48. Humidity climbs to 83 percent at dawn, then 72 and 67 later. Precipitation 0.10 inches in 24 hours. Sunup 6 13, sunset 8 35. Moon events listed. Births: Herbert and wife 22 Townsend, a boy. Deaths: Mary Spratt 78 67 Townsend Ave Ethel Schindiey 61 Bellevue Fred Wallrabenstein 72 Milan.

Mary Mayme) Spratt Townsend Ave Ethel M. Schindiey Bellevue Fred Wallrabenstein Milan

Woman In Line For Welfare Post In Huron County

Mrs. Laverne Heyman of Monroeville is the only qualified candidate for Huron County welfare director after the state personnel official said she was the sole candidate to appear for the examination. Defiance County’s welfare director also applied. Her name will be certified to the commissioners, though the listing is incomplete for missing three qualified contenders. Heyman, a Ohio Wesleyan graduate with OSU postgraduate work, began social work in 1935 and once headed the Huron County Juvenile Court probation office before being dismissed in 1965 by Judge Antrim.

Laverne Heyman Monroeville Huron County Welfare Department Juvenile Court Huron County Welfare Ohio Department of State Personnel Heyman Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio State University Huron County Juvenile Court Don J. Young Russell T. Antrim Young Antrim

Vietnamese Forces Press Major Push Around Saigon Y Bridge

UPI reports North Vietnam backs a large DMZ offensive as Viet Cong strike Saigon outskirts. U.S. jets and helicopters bombard near the Y bridge while Ky says Viet Cong strength is 12 to 13 battalions. Civilian casualties rise and refugee numbers climb.

Saigon Upi North Vietnam Demilitarized Zone Dmz U.S Long ““Y Nguyen Cao Ky

Talks To Begin Monday In Vietnam Negotiations

U S troubleshooter Cyrus Vance says ground rules are set for preliminary talks with North Vietnam and that full delegations will meet Monday to start substantive negotiations. He notes no weekend contacts beyond listing delegates for Monday.

Paris UPI United States North Vietnam U.S Cyrus Vance Vance Ha van Lau Foreign Ministry Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Parade Opens Lefty Grove Play With Norwalk Kickoff

A parade through Norwalk’s business district starts the Lefty Grove season next Wednesday at 5 pm from Linwood Avenue and Monroe Street to Main Street Milan Avenue and the VFW field. Hall of Famer Lefty Grove may attend. Mayor Finch to throw first ball for Kesling vs A J Baltes at 6 15 pm. first game broadcast by WLKR. Ricky Naley, son of former Norwalk residents, is reported missing in Vietnam.

Norwalk Lefty Grove Linwood Avenue Monroe Street Main Street Milan Avenue VFW William Baines Harold Finch Robert Lefty) Grove Kesling A. J. Baltes WLKR VFW Field Ricky Naley Charles O. Naley Vietnam U.S. Army Naleys Pompano Beach Fla Naley Rockwell Manufacturing Co

Man Scotches Death Rumor Circulation About Bellevue Resident

Rumors spread that Bellevue resident Robert Wade had died but Wade and his sister Mrs. Ron Youngs denied the reports. An official statement from the unnamed party referred to ongoing discussions between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the United States, noting a substantive session Monday without an agenda finalized.

Robert Wade Bellevue Wade Ron Youngs Willard Vance Democratic Republic of Vietnam United States of America

Riots in Paris Trigger 24 Hour General Strike

Paris upheaval leaves 367 injured in violent clashes as students protest education reforms. France's two largest unions vow a 24 hour general strike Monday with mass support from 10 million workers amid widespread service disruptions and political backing from Communists and leftist groups.

Paris UPI France Charles de Gaulle General Workers Federation Catholic Workers Federation Communists Leftist Federation

New London GI Killed In Car Accident

A 20 year old rural New London soldier Darrell L Meade was killed when his 1963 car convertible hit a utility pole at Route 60 and Route 20 near the Vermilion River Bridge. Two passengers James H Hamilton 35 and Donald Sprague 20 were injured and hospitalized in fair condition. Authorities continue the investigation and identify witnesses while Meade's body is prepared for funeral arrangements.

Wakeman New London Vietnam Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital Norwalk Darrell L. Meade Butler Road Virginia Farnsworth Meade Germany James H. Hamilton Donald Sprague Sprague Route 20 Metta Sprague Oberlin Vermilion River Bridge Kenneth Buckley Wakeman Bank Ortner

Rash Of Accidents On Wet Area Roads Friday

Wet roads sparked a spate of minor crashes in the area Friday. Oberlin resident Lou Anne Geigel 28 was arrested for driving while intoxicated after colliding with another vehicle while turning from State Route 18 onto Vesta Road at 6 20 PM. Norwalk resident Harold McClaflin was injured but not treated. Toledo man Joseph Dutton 52 swerved to avoid a cow in State Route 4 south of the Turnpike, braking hard and skidding.

Lou Anne Roberta Geigel Oberlin Vesta Rd Harold McClaflin Reed St Norwalk McClaflin Joseph Dutton Toledo

Parade to Highlight Miss Firelands Pageant in Norwalk

The Miss Firelands Parade runs next Saturday at 3 p.m. starting from St. Paul High School in Norwalk. Charles Cooper chairs the event with a route through Milan Avenue and East Main Street to Case Avenue where a telephone pole was broken affecting lines temporarily. No injuries or arrests reported. In separate incidents Danny W. Sutherland lost control of a truck on Route 547 near Monroeville with severe truck damage but no injuries. Kenneth M. Hinckley and William Halleck were involved in a side swipe on the turnpike near Norwalk. Halleck cited for failure to obey traffic signals.

Norwalk Charles Cooper St. Paul High School Milan Avenue East Main Street Main Street Case Avenue Michael Rutz Route Dutton Danny W. Sutherland Monroeville Sutherland Kenneth M. Hinckley William Halleck Parma Halleck

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