Norwalk Proposes Major Water and Sewer Rate Increase
New water and sewer rate schedule drafted by a joint city committee calls for general increases of about 70 to 75 percent. City engineer projects annual city revenue around 323 097 dollars based on a quarter through April 30, 1969. Council will consider two ordinances, with tax rate cut debated to 2 percent to offset costs.
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Norwalk
William V. Mount
Richard Cunningham
Cunningham
George Cunitz
Frederick Waugh
Mount
Finance Committee
Allen Hakes
Wig Ends Hair Policy Clash at Mayville High
Mayville Wisconsin high school allows Dale Beeck to return in a short haired wig after refusing to cut his long hair for rock and roll work. Classes began in late August with the policy clash drawing attention from the school board and community.
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Mayville
Wis
Dale Beeck
Dale
Five Ohio Congressmen Back Nixon Vietnam Peace Effort
Only five of Ohio's 24 congressmen joined 100 House members in a bipartisan resolution supporting President Nixon's effort to negotiate a just peace in Vietnam. The measure, drafted in advance of Nixon's Monday address, was set for formal introduction later today. Ohio signees include Democrat Wayne Hays and Republicans William H. Ayres Jackson Betts Frank Bow and William M. McCullough.
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Washington
Weather and small town notices for Norwalk area
Mostly cloudy and a little colder tonight with lows in the mid 30s. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the lower 50s. A 20 percent shower chance tonight and 10 percent Wednesday. Winds from 10 to 15 mph, diminishing tonight then west to northwest 10 to 15 mph Wednesday. Norwalk high 52 low 39. Moon phase and sunrises noted. Births list two new daughters to local couples. Death notices for four residents.
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Norwalk
Jurors Called Again for Brown Murder Trial in Huron County
The Huron County Common Pleas Court enters its second day of jury selection for John W. Brown’s first degree murder case. Fifty more prospective jurors were drawn after 37 remained Monday, with 20 questioned and six tentatively seated by mid morning.
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John W. Brown
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Sheriff's Department
Ronald H. Freeman
Brown
Robert J. Vetter
Vetter
Huron County
Donald McKenzie
New London
Reed Taylor
Norwalk
Kenneth Boggs
Boggs
Freeman
Herbert Freeman
Walter Butz
Bellevue
Henry Young
Nixon overwhelms with pro withdrawal support for Vietnam plan
President Nixon voiced gratitude for broad public backing after his televised plan for a gradual U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam. He said the message flow from the silent majority could hasten peace, while confirming the Paris talks remain open and the pace would depend on American support.
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Louis Cassels
UPI
Washington
Nixon
United States
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Ronald L. Ziegler
Zeigler
White House
Colorado
Paris
North Vietnamese strike four U.S. base camps in heavy attacks
North Vietnamese troops attacked four American base camps near the Cambodian border in the heaviest assaults in weeks. The fighting left three U.S. servicemen dead and 61 wounded, with 152 enemy dead reported. The attacks, described as a high point by military spokesmen, paralleled 45 shelling incidents nationwide. President Nixon warned Hanoi that more violence would not help its cause. Phuoc Long emerged as a key target for the Viet Cong, who still do not hold a major town as a provisional government seat.
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Saigon
UPS
Nixon
Hanoi
Phuoc Long
Norwalk United Fund Sees Slow Pledge Progress
Norwalk area United Fund chairman D R Blosser says he is optimistic about reaching the 70848 goal as only 265 percent has been pledged or collected. The six week campaign ends Monday with reports from various industries still outstanding.
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Joseph Geoghan
United Fund
Norwalk Area
D.R. Blosser
Blosser
Moon Once Part Of Earth
NASA scientist Dr. John O'Keefe says Apollo 11 lunar soil samples support the theory that the moon formed from Earth's material. He notes shared deficiencies in precious metals nickel and cobalt in both bodies and cites evidence of intense heat during the moon's formation.
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John O’keefe
NASA
Earth
County to Sell Bonds For Plant In Norwalk Ohio
Huron County Commissioners plan to issue revenue bonds to finance a new Norwalk Furniture Co plant between State Route 18 and U.S. 20 east of Norwalk. The project aims to expand production and jobs while keeping bond repayment the county’s obligation.
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Huron County Commissioners
Norwalk Furniture Co
U.S. 20
Norwalk
Norwalk Furniture
Jack R. Gerken
Gerken
Newton Street
James Rhodes
Huron County
Ohio
William V. Mount
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