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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
1
New York UPI reports Hollywood icon Joan Crawford has died at age 69 from a heart attack. The legendary star, renowned for glamour and work ethic, left a lasting legacy and sparked remembrances of the era she dominated and the "starlet" generation she influenced.
The York County Board of Parks and Recreation received a 200 check from former President Richard Nixon for the Richard Nixon County Park. The funds will likely buy library books for the nature center, still under construction, on 152 acre grounds once owned by Bob Hoffman.
President Carter, home from a six day London summit, tackles his desk and plans to report on talks with European leaders at a Thursday news conference. He arrived at Andrews Air Force Base in a very happy mood and praised the genuine friendship shown toward the United States in London and Geneva.
Columbus Ohio eight defendants indicted on charges of obtaining student loans through fraudulent means, prosecutors say. The scheme involved about four thousand dollars and used OSU Police Economic Crime Unit findings plus Ohio Instructional Grants and National Direct Student Loans.
An Israeli army helicopter crashed and exploded during night maneuvers near the Dead Sea killing 54 soldiers and crew aboard. The commander ruled out hostile action or overloading and called it the worst peacetime air disaster.
The Labor Department reports transportation accounts for 20 percent of the average American family’s spending. The department notes transportation costs rose faster than food or housing from the 1960s to the 1970s, while food’s share fell from 24.4 percent to 20.1 percent between 1960-61 and 1972-73.
The Labor Department announced plans to allocate about 6.6 billion dollars in new public service jobs funds to state and local recipients. California would receive over 785 million and Ohio about 339.6 million as the second largest share. Allocation depends on congressional action and the president's signing, following a mandated formula.
Fair tonight with lows 40 to 45. Mostly sunny Thursday highs 70 to 75. Near zero precipitation. Winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday temperatures 59 to 35 with humidity 73% at 8 am, 47% at 2 pm, 43% at 8 pm. Sunrise 6:13 am Sunset 8:35 pm Moon phases noted. Marriage license filed for Larry Strader Norwalk and Alberta Burleigh Norwalk. Death notices for Mrs. Mattie E Burton 88 New London Veronica Contreras infant Edward D Romeis 35 Wellington.
Three suspects were in custody and two sought after a multi million dollar burglary and murder of grocery heiress Marjorie V Jackson. A Lincoln Continental purchase helped police track the suspects. $2 million in cash and jewelry were recovered. federal warrants issued for the two suspects believed to have fled the state.
The first monthly meeting of the Huron County Park District is at 8 30 tonight in the county administration building at 180 Milan Ave. Commissioners seek public suggestions for new park areas. The Huron County Humane Society will hold its annual meeting at 8 tonight at the Huron County Ave.
Caroline Kennedy will be hired as a copy person at the New York Daily News, earning about 156.89 dollars a week this summer. The 19 year old daughter of the late president arrives after an interview, joining a staff of about 50 copy assistants, with mixed reactions from colleagues and staff.
United Press International reports a spring blizzard dropping up to 18 inches across parts of New England and snow and ice causing widespread power outages. The storm crippled over 600000 homes and businesses, damaged Connecticut tobacco shade tents, and drove record lows along the Atlantic coast while storms and flooding affected Texas and surrounding states. The two day system disrupted agriculture and prompted frost warnings from Virginia to New York.
Betsy Smith at age two amazes as a ewe from Ike Smith on Washington Road bears four lambs on May 1. Four lambs are rare as ewes usually have two. Betsy bottles one lamb while the others wait for feeding from their mother.
An 80 year old Boise lawyer challenges 78 year old Noel Johnson of San Diego to a wrestling match on a soft mat with a $1000 purse to benefit their old age. Musser declares himself super duper and cites youthfulness of spirit and temperance while Johnson pursues a lifelong goal of more running and marathon dreams.
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