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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1968
Page
1
Snow depths near a foot and heavy rain drove travel disruption from the Appalachians to New England while Atlanta felt snow. The storm's reach spread to several states and prompted school and emergency alerts.
NASA announced a three astronaut mission to orbit the moon starting no earlier than December 21. Commanded by Frank Borman with James Lovell and William Anders, Apollo 8 will launch from Cape Kennedy and could complete up to 10 lunar orbits before a Pacific splashdown, paving the way for a 1969 lunar landing.
The Mexican Baseball Federation barred Cuban teams from future invites after players exited the field at Social Security Park and attacked Cuban exiles in the stands following a 5-1 loss to the United States. Federation president Filemon Manrique called the act brazen and unprecedented in Mexico or the Caribbean circuit. A separate New York report notes Nixon endorsing the Johnson administration and signaling possible peace progress before his January 20 inauguration, while stressing unity on Vietnam, the Middle East, and the Soviet Union.
Rain and snow mix today changing to light snow this afternoon. Windy and cold with highs in the mid 30s. Snow flurries tonight through Wednesday with heavy snow squalls. lows near 30. Marriage licenses issued for four couples. births listed for three families. death announced for Mrs. H G Sutter of Defiance.
Moscow asserts itself as a Mediterranean power and questions the U S Sixth Fleet. Vice Admiral Smirnov accuses the fleet of seeking dominance to strike enemy targets by sea and air with nuclear and conventional weapons. Up to 60 Soviet warships reportedly in the region influence NATO strategy and prompt De Gaulle to consider rejoining NATO.
Two juveniles from Fostoria, ages 16 and 17, face car theft charges in Fostoria after stealing a vehicle and abandoning it in Bettsville. A related auto theft in Bettsville led to a Fremont recovery, with arrests by State Patrol and Bellevue Police on Route 20 in Bellevue following a high speed chase from Monroeville. The youths, held in Huron County jail, were to be released to Fostoria later today.
Prague reports government bans on long term visits and jobs abroad to curb private travel. Premier Oldrich Cernik warns students against anti Soviet protests while protests surge over press censorship and Soviet occupation.
Snow was forecast for Norwalk area with initial dustings reported south and west. Monroeville recorded an inch or more overnight, North Fairfield saw an inch, and New London reported developing accumulation. Wakeman and Sandusky reported no ground snow. Norwalk’s November average is 2.2 inches with a historical 10 inch record on November 10, 1913.
St. Paul High School finished 10-0 and placed second in the final AP Class A poll. Coach Mike Gottfried praised his team while noting mixed emotions after Newark Catholic led with 151 points and Cory Rawson ranked third in the UPI tally. Max Ross hailed Gottfried at a pep rally.
Floyd McCree failed to secure another term as head of Flint after the city commissioners voted unanimously against his bid. Donald R. Cronin won the mayoralty with a 7-2 vote, while Carl Mason picked up two votes. McCree had previously resigned over housing discrimination issues and briefly withdrew his resignation before deciding to stay on as a city commissioner.
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