06 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1976
Page
1
A three year tentative deal for Chrysler Corp. hourly workers in the United States and Canada provides greater job security for 109,000 employees and ends the threat of a second auto strike Friday.
Condemned killer Gary Gilmore pressed for death by firing squad while Utah Supreme Court, in a 3-2 ruling, opened the possibility of a stay and a review of his conviction and sentence. Gilmore, 35, had fired his attorneys and asked to die in a handwritten letter to the justices. Mexico parole release eyed for first of 610 Americans held in Mexican jails as U S and Mexico plan a prisoner exchange treaty to be signed this month, says a New York worker.
In Livingstone Zambia a man reported his new bicycle stolen to police. A duty sergeant allegedly advised him to steal another to avoid being arrested. The man then took the sergeant’s own bicycle and disappeared. neither he nor the bike have been found.
Cloudy windy and colder tonight and Sunday with a chance of snow flurries. Low tonight about 30, Sunday mid to upper 30s, with 30 percent precip possible tonight and Sunday. Marriage license applications list Gregory P. Starkey and Georgia K Mowry and Melvin S. Schmuck and Patricia A. Dillingham. Births note three newborn boys to Zieber, Branson, and Englert families. Deaths include infant Bryan Duane Lee and adults Roger F. Ulm and Zella Bolyard.
Friday's question asks readers if they support a law allowing single persons to adopt children. The query invites public views on a family policy issue and its social implications.
Readers are urged to vote by midnight via two phone lines 668 8544 and 668 8345 in a poll about whether football has overtaken baseball as the nation's favorite sport.
William L. Waddell, 25, of Mansfield, is charged with aggravated murder in the death of 18 year old Timothy House, found shot in Monroeville. A preliminary grand jury will convene at 9 am to consider indictments. bond set at 100000 cash or 200000 property.
Monroeville Police sergeant Gordon Rogers provided observations during routine patrols that night. He stopped William Waddell after seeing a car tied to the Flagg driveway and later watched the same vehicle in Mansfield, aiding the arrest for Timothy House’s shooting. Prosecutor Richard Hauser credited Rogers for his prompt actions.
Norwalk defeats Willard 12 to 7 to secure the Northern Ohio League title as coach Bob Hart receives a ride to the locker room amid the victory celebrations.
Lara M. Fisher of Norwalk widow of William A Fisher heir to Fisher Body Co. fortune bequeaths 25000 dollars to the First United Presbyterian Church. She died October 1 in Grosse Pointe Michigan at 92. Survived by son Louis A Fisher and four grandchildren.
Ray C Boardman age 86 of 105 West Main Street North Fairfield died in Lorain Community Hospital from injuries from an automobile crash yesterday. He was struck Friday while crossing Main Street in front of his home by a car driven by 17 year old Jonathan McCabe of 7 West Main Street North Fairfield. McCabe was westbound and could not see headlights from an oncoming car. The driver has not been cited and the investigation continues.
The Norwalk Armory will stage a merchandise show Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. The Norwalk High School Orchestra and Marching Band perform at 3 pm in the high school auditorium.
Norwalk officials move to cut about 215000 from a 2860000 budget to balance 1977 funds after a 4 to 1 rejection of a city income tax. Mayor Goodsite and Finance Director Colvin discuss revenue projections, staffing gaps, and preserving a two year cushion for essential services.
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