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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1974
Page
1
Welfare Director Charles Bates said Columbus's department will strengthen the child support collection program. He ordered all 88 county welfare offices to file plans for more efficient collection by July 1.
Patricia Hearst told a hostage she joined the Symbionese Liberation Army because she believed her family did not meet the kidnappers demands. She was to be charged today with kidnapping and other offenses as an alleged SLA operative.
Rep. John A. Galbraith seeks a House reconsideration today of a bill banning cheap handguns known as Saturday night specials. The measure was defeated by five votes last April 3 but a motion to reconsider was adopted. If defeated again, it cannot be taken up for the rest of the session.
In Cincinnati a 24 year old Aubrey Earnhardt was stabbed and left on a bench where bystanders first mistook the injury as alcohol related. He was taken to a city hospital in critical condition as police investigated the incident.
Pittsburgh Mayor Peter Flaherty edged Herbert Denenberg for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate amid strong western Pennsylvania turnout. Unofficial results showed Flaherty ahead by about 26,000 votes with 91 percent tallied, totaling 429,099 to Denenberg’s 403,655 as eastern counties lagged.
Mostly cloudy with showers likely tonight and 70 percent precip today. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, tonight lows 50s to 60s, then partly cloudy and cooler Thursday with highs in the 70s. Winds vary from southwest to westerly, humidity measures from 81 percent at 8 a.m. to 57 percent at 8 p.m. Sunset 8:45 p.m. Moonrise 6:40 a.m. Moonset 10:00 p.m. Marriage licenses issued for Townsend Peters and Ryan Leimeister.
Delano Defreeze announced that revolutionaries from across the country should attend the funeral for his slain brother Donald, SLA leader. The 28-year-old Cleveland man said the service will be held Thursday as tensions with the FBI and media color the family’s first public statement.
Nixon's attorney said the White House would refuse subpoenas for 11 tapes but offer a partial tape. The partial version would omit a discussion with Haldeman and Mitchell about spying on Democrats. The committee may pursue ITT tapes and a fourth subpoena.
American Motors Corp and rival automakers raised prices this fall, eroding the appeal of subcompacts. AMC Gremlin rises to 2481 with further 200 to 300 expected. Ford Pinto, Chevrolet Vega also climb, while overall inflation and safety rules drive costs higher across GM and Chrysler models.
Councilman Daniel Gessner and village administrator Harold Cooke clashed over drainage at Recreation Park softball diamond. Gessner accused Cooke of inattention after five weeks, while Cooke blamed work with out-of-town crews and other repairs for delays. Mayor Knapp urged progress updates on the reservoir. Marion Paramore, 26, was appointed to the village council to fill a vacancy. she and husband Virginia live at 126 New London Ave with two children.
Pat Nixon urged reporters to read all 1,300 pages of the Watergate transcripts before questioning her. Speaking at a Congressional Club luncheon she praised congressional wives for giving her courage to fight for what’s right and suggested their support strengthens her resolve.
The Huron County Democratic Central Committee reelected long time chairman John Hogsett 83 after he initially planned to retire citing heavy workload. Secretary Leona Weisenberger deputy director of the county board of elections also planned to retire but remained in place. Clayton F. Bick of Norwalk was reappointed treasurer and regional vice chairmen were named: Charles V. Arnold Jr Henry Timman Raymond Willett Dorothy Stapf Catherine Kraus and Doris DeWitt.
The Reflector reports its editorial page eliminated and other sections trimmed due to nonfunctional typesetting equipment. Computer repair crews work on fixes while negotiations continue to purchase new typesetting equipment.
The Senate approved a bill to let the State Lottery Commission issue ticket franchises to taverns and related venues such as VFW clubs and grocery markets. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Arthur R. Wilkowski, moves to Gov. Gilligan after a House concurrence in a Senate change. Critics warned of alcohol fueled gambling, while supporters cited precedent and community roles of tavern owners.
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