19 May 1979
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1979
Page
1
Exxon Corp says a new invention lets alternating current electric motors run at variable speed cutting energy use by up to 50 percent. The claim aims to save as much as one million barrels of oil daily by 1990.
Rank-and-file Teamsters members approve a three-year trucking industry contract by nearly three to one. Leader Frank Fitzsimmons announced the vote tally of 127,872 in favor and 45,577 against, with results supervised by Labor Department officials.
Rep. Ronald Mottl accuses President Carter of blind spot over Nathaniel Jones nominee to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati citing Jones role in five Ohio desegregation lawsuits and urging reconsideration. Beg in invites Jordan to peace with Israel warning no return of territory as Jerusalem remains Israel's.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office will appeal a ruling in Cleveland’s carnival kickback trial that Ohio’s Organized Crime Statute is unconstitutional. Visiting Judge George Tyack held a pretrial hearing to quash subpoenas for contributor lists to the defense fund of Council President George Forbes and other council members charged in the case.
Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Tonight partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Sunday partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers or storms and highs near 80. Births list two boys born to Mullandy and Dobyns families plus a third at Willard Area Hospital.
A report notes that goldfish confined to dark rooms frequently lose their coloration and appear white. Experts suggest light exposure and balanced care to restore normal hues and health.
Kimberly Smeltzer leapt toward her 9 year old sister Niki as she tumbled from a moving pickup in Florida. Kimberly died from a brain injury after the crash while Niki survived with minor injuries. A family friend recalled their close bond and aid for others.
Washington UPI report shows about one third of the Senate are millionaires with Heinz and Danforth among the wealthiest. Estimates place value ranges for Bentsen Warner Boschwitz Kassebaum Armstrong Byrd Bradley Long Kennedy and others, while Cohen is described as nearly penniless though owning a costly home and a Maine farm.
Sohio executives say Ohio can weather Memorial Day weekend with minor discomfort as supplies stay tight but manageable. 2 refineries running at max capacity. Turnpike stations may run 24 hours, with an $8 cap if needed. reserves to be released to ease the Memorial Day crunch.
Judge Robert W. Smith issued a temporary restraining order restricting striking employees of Great Lakes Packers to two pickets at each of four plant entrances and barring interference with others entering. The union members deny violence. owner Fritz says threats against women and harassment occurred, with no building damage but plant capacity cut by half. About 13 workers walked out over overtime and pay issues. a union meeting is set for Monday in the Huron County Bank building.
A computer breakdown at the local bureau for issuing drivers licenses will be repaired Monday afternoon. The main computer failed Thursday. parts from Columbus arrive Monday. Cards explaining the outage will cover 30 days and be honored by law enforcement. Plates and registrations are unaffected. Bureau hours run 9 to 4:30 daily except Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
The Towne and Country stage hosts the 8 o clock performance of Little Mary Sunshine as part of a busy Norwalk weekend. The third annual Norwalk Business Exhibition runs through 8 p m today and 12 30 p m to 5 p m Sunday at the fairgrounds. Also tied to events, the Boy Scout district show continues through 8 30 this evening, and Norwalk High School prom occurs tonight from 8 to midnight at the junior high school.
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