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Newspaper

Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

2

Sirhan Arrives on San Quentin Death Row in Isolated Cell

Sirhan B. Sirhan, the Kennedy slayer, is moved under heavy guard to a solitary death row cell at San Quentin. Associate Warden Park quoted a Death Row inmate saying Sirhan is now “one of us” and will not be bothered. Sirhan was transported from Los Angeles to San Quentin with police escort and booked as inmate B-21014 in cell 33.

San Quentin Calif UPI Sirhan B. Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy James Park Sirhan Louis Nelson Nelson Los Angeles

Homesick GI Tries To Fly From English Base

At Mildenhall England Sergeant Paul Adams Meyer 23 stole a 60 ton C130 Hercules and attempted a solo flight to the United States after drinking heavily and declaring pilot troubles The search over the English Channel proved fruitless with Meyer last heard from over Cherbourg France heading south He had a month left before returning to Langley AFB Va where his wife Mary Ann and two children waited

Mildenhall England UPI Paul Adams Meyer Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base United States English Channel Meyer Cherbourg France Mary Ann Poqueson Meyers

Talking space suit planned by RCA in Camden

RCA laboratories in Camden, New Jersey, are developing a voice controlled space suit. The unit would respond to 12 basic command combinations and allow astronauts to direct movement such as right or up by voice.

Camden N.J UPS RCA

Guard shot to death during escape at Fairfield School for Boys

In Lancaster Ohio a guard named Charles Marion 22 was killed while pursuing two youths Stephen Patrick 15 and Robert Craft 16 who escaped from the Fairfield School for Boys. Patrick was grabbed in a wooded area and Marion was shot in the back by a .22 rifle. The facility holds 1015 inmates and employs 453 guards who are unarmed.

Lancaster, Ohio UPI Fairfield School For Boys Ohio Highway Patrol Charles Marion Amanda Stephen Patrick Robert Craft Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Patrick

Movie Ratings Code With Distribution By Age Groups

The document lists film ratings for different titles such as F Family AA Adolescents and Adults A Adults NA No Rating Available and C Condemned. It also notes the Ohio Movie Industry rating system using G General Audience M Mature Audiences R Restricted and X for under 18 not admitted.

Ohio

A Sympathetic Fainting Spell at Texas Instruments Plant

In Sherman Texas Instruments workers faced a heat induced fainting chain reaction on a 80 degree day. One woman fainted causing others to collapse as the framing department emptied. At least 48 women were treated at two local hospitals with numbers revised from 57 to 59 before settling at 48.

Sherman Tex UPS Texas Instruments

Duvalier Illness Rumors Stir Haiti After Tanked Palace

Reports from Santo Domingo say Francois Papa Doc Duvalier is critically ill and not expected to live while his son in law Max Dominique returns to Haiti to assume power. Dominican officials describe a vast security operation around the palace though diplomats say conditions remain calm.

Port Au Prince Haiti Francois ‘‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier Duvalier Santo Domingo Max Dominique Dominique

American Mother Returns Viet Medals

In a solemn office ceremony President Nixon posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to the families of two soldiers who died in Vietnam. Meanwhile a Bronxville mother returned two Vietnam medals to a Saigon official, saying her son died to keep a government in power her countrymen oppose. Nixon presented the honors to the families of Spec. 4 Donald L. Michael and M. Sgt. Charles E. Hosking Jr., who died protecting teammates.

Washington API Nixon Vietnam Saigon Louise B. Ransom Bronxville N.Y Robert C. Ransom Jr Chu Lai Nguyen Hoan Hoang Hoan Bui Diem Ransom Donald L. Michael Florence Ala Charles E. Hosking Jr Ramsey, N.J

May Days sales promotion headed for Norwalk downtown

Chamber Charter announces 25 downtown merchants join the May Days event on May 27 28 and 29 with strong emphasis on the best buys of the year for Norwalk residents. Ed Fessenden completes 15-year service on the Huron County Fair Board representing retailers. his seat will be filled by another merchant. The Miss Firelands pageant aims for a standout showing at Norwalk High School. The Sandusky city directory arrives for Chamber use as door to door salesmen loom. readers advised to scrutinize signatures and avoid gimmicks.

Mark Beeman Norwalk Edwin Fessenden Fessenden Jacqueline Shop Huron County Fair Board K.S. Flickinger Jaycees Norwalk High School Don Blosser

Norwalk and Other Schools Weekly Menu Highlights

A compiled list shows school lunch offerings for Norwalk New London South Central and Willard. Items include Weiner Sandwiches, Sloppy Joes, Hamburgers, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and various side dishes with daily milk, across multiple weekdays and campuses.

South Central Willard

White House Denies Escalation In War

The White House says U S troops have not increased offensive actions in South Vietnam in response to reports and Sen Edward M Kennedy. Press Secretary Ronald L Ziegler stated activities in Vietnam have not risen in initiatives.

Swiss Climbers Conquer Mt Tukuche in Nepal

A five member Swiss mountaineering team summited 22,686 foot Mt Tukuche in western Nepal led by their expedition head. The report also notes U S military action in South Vietnam with Senator Kennedy criticizing the war and urging peace. Kennedy questioned the purpose of sending troops to Hamburger Hill while questioning the madness of continued fighting. Ziegler declined to detail operations but stated policy aims centered on protecting populations and Allied forces.

Katmandu Nepal UPI Tukuche South Vietnam Hamburger Hill Kennedy Senate Nixon Ziegler

Insurance Cost Hiked by Mutual of Omaha

Mutual of Omaha, the nation’s largest seller of over-the-counter airline trip insurance, raises rates by up to one third. A $150 000 policy climbs from 3.75 to 5.00, a $100 000 policy from 2.50 to 3.30, with uniform increases pending state approvals. Tele-Trip says coverage now includes air taxi and commuter lines.

Washington UPI Mutual of Omaha Tele-Trip Iines

Five Hurt In Crash At 61-601

Larry W. Hurtado 25 of Akron cited for failure to yield after his car and Mary L. Davis 26 of Huron collided on State Highway 61 east of Norwalk at the 601 junction. Davis, Belcher, Wallace, Barnes, and Ross treated and released at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital. Linda Hurtado also treated and released.

Larry W. Hurtado Akron Mary L. Davis Huron Norwalk Hurtado Davis Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital Florine J. Belcher Berlin

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