Social Security boost seen as Congress nears vote
The 11 percent cost of living increase for 29 million Americans moves toward passage as the House debates the bill and the Senate Finance Committee backs a near identical measure with earlier effect. The energy crisis and GM strike actions also dominate the day’s headlines from Washington Detroit and Cape Canaveral.
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Amin complains to Queen over Princess Anne wedding notice
Ugandan President Idi Amin told Queen Elizabeth he learned of Princess Anne engagement and wedding date from newspapers, expressing disappointment at not being officially notified by the British government. He sent congratulations despite the mix up.
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Elsa Schiaparelli to be buried in pink dress
Paris designer Elsa Schiaparelli who created Shocking Pink and the Shocking perfume will be buried Saturday in a shocking pink antique Chinese dress. She died Tuesday seven weeks after a stroke at age 77. A memorial service follows the funeral two weeks later. Schiaparelli popularized the 1930s and 40s broad-shouldered look and opened Paris first ready-to-wear shop.
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Weather summary and local life events from Norwalk area
Showers and possible thunderstorms likely this afternoon and tonight with a high near 70 and a low around 37. Partly cloudy Friday with a high of 42. Norwalk high 67 low 48 with humidity from 69 to 73 percent and sunrise 7 17 am sunset 5 07 pm. Marriage licenses issued Dennis L Perry and Rhoda J Leary. Births Kenneth Valentine and Michael Hipp. Deaths Warnie R Hale Della Hoyt Theresa Monroe Thomas Frye.
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NFL Drug Use Tidings Shake Redskins Controversy
Washington Redskins face scrutiny as George Allen denies a drug problem while George Burman claims about one third of the team uses pep pills. Commissioner Rozelle orders an investigation and seeks player cooperation to identify outside drug sources.
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George Burman
Washington Post
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Shadle Out As Norwalk Park Director In Reorganization
The Norwalk Park Commission ousted Austin Shadle as park director in a Wednesday reorganization. The plan assigns new titles and duties to four managers, cuts Shadle’s pay, and leaves no department chief, prompting mixed reactions from officials and Shadle.
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Mrs. Miller Joins Huron Airport Authority Board
The Huron County Commissioners appointed Thelma K. Miller to succeed her late husband Paul R. Miller on the Huron County Airport Authority. She will complete the unexpired term ending Jan. 1, 1974 and is expected to secure a full five-year term. John Baltes was re-appointed for another five-year term. Tom Lendrum was elected president of the authority. The board also re-appointed Mildred Briehl and Bette Robertson to new four-year terms on the 169 Board of Mental Retardation.
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Huron County Airport Authority
John Baltes
Mildred Briehl
Bellevue
Bette Robertson
Norwalk
Huron County Board of Mental Retardation
Owens Budget Grievances Stir Huron County Office Leaders
Huron County Commissioner Maurice B. Smith voices anger at Prosecutor William W. Owens over budgeting for the sheriff and prosecutor offices. Smith seeks historical spending by former prosecutor Bernard W. Freeman for 1971 and 1972 to contrast with Owens' requests. Owens urged more sheriff patrols and substations, while criticizing commissioners for suppressing his funding. Both men are Democrats.
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William W. Owens
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Bernard W. Freeman
Owens
Norwalk Lions Club
Norwalk Police Hold Drug Program at Norwalk High
The second session of the Norwalk Police Department drug program starts at 7 30 tonight at Norwalk High School. Open to high school aged youth and especially aimed at parents as information. Norwalk Area United Fund reports a total of 56577 toward an 85686 goal.
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