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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1970
Page
1
Swedish actress Anita Eckberg told Rome police her American husband Rik Van Nutter beat her in a hotel after a night out. She showed arm abrasions and appeared highly upset as officers investigated.
Eastern European diplomats say the Soviet Union aims for a Cuban missile crisis style confrontation in the Middle East to pressure Israel and defend Arab interests. Moscow’s prestige and Khrushchev’s ouster past weigh on its calculus, with leadership concerns and risks acknowledged.
Debbie Shelton of Norfolk Virginia crowned Miss USA 1970 at Miami Beach Auditorium succeeding Wendy Dascomb. The 21 year old model and art major will compete in Miss Universe in Miami Beach on July 13 against contestants from over 60 countries.
Culver City California UPI reports the ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz sold for 15000 dollars after a rapid bidding from a start of 1000. Richard Wonder said he represented a Southern California millionaire who purchased the item.
Sunny and warm with highs near 70 inland and 60s near the lake. Tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Precipitation odds low at 0 to 20 percent. Winds mostly from the west shifting southwest tonight and Tuesday. Marriage license filed for Robert W. Hahl and Emma M. Stimson. Several births and deaths listed for Norwalk and surrounding towns.
Two soldiers Hutson and Smith facing possible death sentences say the army is stacking the deck against them. Hutson complains he cannot choose his own counsel, while Smith seeks to prove innocence and retain defender Delmar C. Gowing.
Northern Ohio Telephone Co. urged Norwalk residents and eight area exchanges to attend a PUCO public hearing Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Norwalk City Council chambers on extending toll free calling to Norwalk, Monroeville, Willard, Greenwich, New London, Wakeman, Milan, and Huron. The plan would add two years of equipment work and raise rates for many services including private lines and party lines, with the largest increases in Monroeville and Greenwich.
Court of Appeals Judge Clifford Brown of Norwalk withdrew from the Robert Summerlin appeal. Judge Dean McLaughlin of the Fifth District will take his place as oral arguments were set this afternoon. Summerlin, owner of Bob's Grocery and News Stand, seeks reversal of a seven year sentence for selling an allegedly obscene book.
A car driven by Richard C. Holzhauer struck a service plaza gas pumps on the Ohio Turnpike causing a fire when it slammed into signs and light poles. Holzhauer and his wife Sharon were hospitalized with injuries. two passengers were treated and released. Police believe a hypertension episode may have contributed. investigation ongoing.
Authorities seek a man and a woman after a 13 year old boy was shot in the right ankle while floating on inner tubes in the Huron River. The shooter, described as white with blonde crew cut, 35 to 40, fired one round from a revolver. A composite drawing will be released soon.
Daniel G. Ashton of Phoenix, 22, was charged with carrying a concealed 30 caliber carbine after a routine check on State Route 18 near Norwalk. Police reported several other guns and knives concealed in the car. A not guilty plea was entered in Common Pleas Court and bond set at $10,000.
The Norwalk Reflector's classified section attracted more than 12 inquiries, with readers placing requests and responses flooding the want ad.
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