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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1977
Page
1
Readable timetable lists pig contests auctions parades and bands over Friday to Monday. Notable entries include Grand Parade Pie Baking Contest Queen Contestant numbers and several stage performances by Jones Rock Band Norwalk High and Gunn Dancers.
Ohio Highway Safety Director Robert Chiaramonte refuses to predict Memorial Day weekend deaths, stating the goal is a perfect safety record. In Washington, House Democrat Krueger seeks probe into alleged data suppression on natural gas supply shortages tied to energy policy and calls for audits of nuclear policy.
John Edward Kock, 23, received a one year jail term for using a Volkswagen bus to tag a cerebral palsy victim on a tricycle, causing the fall into the street and leaving. Betsy Cox testified she pursued at up to 60 mph until police stopped them. A one day suspended sentence was given if the remaining 364 days are served.
President Carter relaxed at St Simons Island after piloting the USS Los Angeles for about three hours submerged with Adm. Hyman Rickover aboard. The submarine duty followed his recent stint at the throttle deep in the Atlantic as part of a training voyage.
In The Netherlands six days into a train and school hostage seizure by Moluccan militants, officials warned an attack is possible if hostages are harmed. Armored vehicles and 18 military ambulances moved to a rail crossing as troops fortified the scene with barbed wire barriers and steel walls.
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk says U N Ambassador Andrew Young has a bossless habit. He notes Young speaks privately yet publicly on the same issues. After returning from Africa Young angered Sweden and Queens residents by calling Swedes racist and comparing black treatment to Queens.
Clear tonight with lows in the 50s and a 10 percent rain chance. Sunday is mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Total precipitation none. Births include a Norwalk boy to Mr and Mrs Henry Case and a Norwalk girl to Mr and Mrs Robert Lasch Jr. Deaths list Ralph D Smith 58 New London Harry Mason 33 Monroeville Harold Luther Cody 63 New London.
More than two hours of bands baton corps floats antique autos and clowns will wind down Main Street Sunday in the Strawberry Festival Parade. The grand parade begins at 2 p.m. from Whitney Field and ends in the Methodist Church parking lot on West Main Street. Parade officials corrected a map error noting the lineup forms at Maplehurst School. Robyn Brady, parade chairwoman, confirms details.
Jackie Young 18, Norwalk High senior, was chosen queen from 13 candidates at Friday pageant. First runner-up Cindy Borgia may succeed if needed. six finalists included Yvonne Landry as Miss Congeniality. The ceremony featured entertainment and a reception, with sponsors listed.
Dwayne Eldridge nine year old paperboy saves earnings from reflectors to buy a bicycle. He delivers papers in Greenwich and attends South Central Elementary School. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Larry Eldridge of Greenwich. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio dismissedNorwalk area complaints about General Telephone Co stating service is adequate. A General Telephone news release quoted Bowen saying the ruling may end political harassment. Rench had filed complaints in 1974 and 1976. PUCO hearings were held in February 1976.
Fire at the Land Lock fish and pet shop at 4 W Seminary St killed some animals. Owner Joseph Love extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived. a trash box beneath an air conditioner was the origin. Probable cause cited as a lighted cigarette butt. No animal count given.
A five year old girl, Stacy Opperman of Cory, Pa., was struck by a car driven by 58 year old Leland R. Searight of Wakeman after darting from behind a parked vehicle. She received treatment at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital and was released. Police cited Gerald A. Stacey for failure to yield after a separate collision at E Main and Vandercook Streets involving Junior D. Holcomb. Vicki J. Wurzel, 18, was charged with failure to stop after her car struck Carol A. Fries at Benedict and Christie Avenues.
General Manager Philip B. Zeigler announced New Departure Hyatt will add 77,500 square feet to its Sandusky plant and expand ball manufacturing at Bristol Connecticut to meet bearing needs for future General Motors cars. Automated lines with solid state machining will be installed.
Nowalk The Shoestring Players perform Neil Simon's The Odd Couple at 8 tonight in Milan Town Hall. Sunday night and a Memorial Day parade start at 9 30 a.m. on Main Street ending at Whittlesey Avenue city lot for ceremonies by the Norwalk Veterans Council.
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