17 May 1979
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1979
Page
1
The FDA says the saccharin warnings and moratorium remain in effect as the law expires next week. Congress shows little hurry to extend the ban, and diet sodas and saccharin foods will remain available for the near future.
The General Accounting Office reports the government spent at least 4.378 million dollars to remove the bodies of more than 900 People’s Temple victims in Guyana after the November massacre. The Guyanese government refused burial on its soil, prompting the operation.
Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum called for a full investigation into how federal funds were managed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Retardation. He released a draft audit by HEW of a grant program from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council finding only 2600 of 225870 dollars spent properly and urging financial adjustments.
The Commerce Department said American personal income increased by 6 billion dollars, or 0.3 percent, to 1.86 trillion in April. It marked the slowest gain in over two years, signaling a cooling economy after March.
The Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee approved a bill offering property and sales tax relief to homeowners using solar and wind heating and cooling. The measure by Sen. Ronald Nabakowski adds construction requirements for new all electric homes to save energy.
Weather outlook clear tonight with mid 40s low and sunny Friday highs in the 80s. Marriage license applications list multiple couples from Norwalk and nearby towns. Births reported in Fisher-Titus include two girls and a boy. Two deaths noted: Richard L. Shannon and William Smith. A trivia line notes Presidents born in hospitals.
Kathy Szejbach profiles wheelchair users during National Wheelchair Week, detailing barriers faced by children and adults in Erie and Huron counties. Parents and advocates push for accessible stairs, ramps, curb cuts, and designated handicapped parking while noting progress and remaining challenges toward independent living and equal access.
Ohio will release nearly nine million gallons from a special reserve next week to ease Memorial Day shortages. The set aside allocations program will help keep some stations open while dealers survey open sites and advise customers to curb panic buying. Cedar Point and the Cincinnati Reds foresee potential positive effects as residents stay closer to home and may shorten trips.
Norwalk police announce detours on Ohio 61 and extensive no parking zones during the Memorial Day weekend for the Strawberry Festival. Restrictions cover South Pleasant Street West Elm Elm Benedict Woodlawn and Main streets, city lots, and several side streets with varying hours May 24 to May 29. The Erie Huron Counties CAC board will meet at Norwalk City Hall.
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