Norwalk school start date shift backed by petition drive
Norwalk citizens report a 57.4 percent majority in favor of starting school on Sept. 5, 1978 or after Labor Day, opposing the Aug. 21 date. About 752 of 1,310 district parents signed, with local parochial school leaders and city officials backing the effort. The School Board will decide, considering Superintendent Rubright’s recommendations and petition results.
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Norwalk
Robinson
Robert Markel
Richard Fritz
Ted Gastier
Gastier Farms
Milan
Dick Collingwood
Cedar Point
Rubright
School Board
Ornery editor battles corruption in Jacksons Capital Reporter
In Jackson Mississippi Bill Minor editor of the Capital Reporter endures financial pressure brickbats vandalism and arson attempts as he prosecutes corruption amid threats to shut his paper. The piece cites a Jefferson quote on the necessity of newspapers in government and notes ongoing survival despite damage.
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Washington
Jackson
Miss
Bill Minor
Capital Reporter
Minor
Mississippi
Capital
Thomas Jefferson
Should She Lie For Daughter's Sake
Dear Abby columns discuss a 14 year old mother-to-be planning adoption and a suggested lie about the baby dying at birth. Advice rejects dishonesty and urges honesty and ethical choices for the sake of the daughter and hospital staff.
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Abby
Red
Abigail
Indiana
Norwalk Mem Day Tribute Highlights Veterans and Heroes
Henry Timman recalls Norwalk Memorial Day origins from 1868 with Post 60 ceremonies at Episcopal and New Cemetery. Notable burials in Woodlawn include Medal of Honor recipient Charles Stacey and Jay Purdy Williams, plus Spanish American War veteran Williams. The piece notes evolving customs, then a 1911 10 mile bicycle race won by Cornell Newman, reflecting earlier, rougher roads and tougher times.
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Norwalk
Post 60
Grand Army of the Republic
West Main Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Woodlawn Cemetery
U.S
James DeWolfe
General Custer
Charles Stacey
Gettysburg
Washington, D.C
Woodlawn
Mr Stacey
Jay Purdy Williams
Mr. Williams
Orland
Ind
Shinrock
Erie County
Cuba
Col
Teddy Roosevelt
Williams
Philippines
China
Great Lakes
Greenwich
Norwood Avenue
Santiago
East Main
Old State Road
Townsend Avenue
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the Gums
Aviv
Helios
Sioux
Tavern
Palermo
Luscious
Ravel
Debussy
Uftugm
TWU
TGG
Wilson Mizner
Ornery
Abigail van Buren
Redwood City
Dean Robby
Uplnews Service Member
Audit Bureau of Circulation and Ohio Newspaper Association
Monroeville
Wakeman
North Fairfield
London
Willard
Huron
Erie
Ohio
By Henry Timman
Mr. Stacey
The
Reflector
Cornell Newman
Jay Hargraves
Dell Graham
Warren Whitney
IMA
Moet Waucer
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