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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1978
Page
1
After four days of not smoking the writer notes cravings shift to food and gains in appetite. The piece recounts personal observations from a five day clinic, buddy support, and the struggle of enduring cravings as motivation, health, and self-control are weighed against weight gain and taste for foods.
A chartered Iceland Airlines DC8 carrying Indonesian pilgrims home from Mecca crashed at Colombo International, killing about 200. The disaster mirrors a 1974 Colombo crash that killed 191, marking the second worst single plane aviation tragedy after the 1974 Paris area crash that killed 345.
Four inmates from the Ohio State Reformatory honor farm escaped by climbing through a fan vent late Wednesday. Identified as Joseph Thompson 23 Mansfield Scott Borders 20 Galion Steven Beishein 23 Lima and Frederick Miller 19 Marion they vanished near the farm adjacent to the main building.
In Oak Ridge Tennessee United Mine Workers International Executive Board adopted a resolution supporting women coal miners. The IEB pledged support for efforts by sisters seeking greater opportunity in the coal industry. Linda Brooks of the Coal Employment Project welcomed the board action at its Calgary meeting in November.
Rain expected tonight and Friday with 80 percent chance and highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Southeast to south winds 15 to 20 mph tonight. Wednesday temperatures 41 to 32. One tenth inch precipitation expected Wednesday. Births include a Norwalk boy to Thomas and Debra Sandvick and a Norwalk boy to David and Philomena Fisher both at Fisher-Titus, and a Greenwich girl to Michael and Laurel Brown at Good Samaritan. Obituaries note the deaths of Joseph Rickley 63, Norwalk. Clarence A Miller 84, Monroeville. Earl Sweet 54, Willard.
The worst aviation disaster in history occurred in the Canary Islands when a KLM Boeing 747 and a Pan Am 747 collided. A total of 582 people died, with many passengers and crew lost in the crash. Investigations followed to determine the cause and responsibility.
Monroeville tops Stars as six players earn all league honors in Firelands. Steve Ringholz, in his first year as coach, is named coach of the year after guiding the Eagles to a 14-13 last minute victory over New London in the championship showdown and a 9 4 1 season mark in 1978.
City schools face a 49000 deficit to start 1979 and may seek an emergency levy or limit teacher hirings or close a building. Superintendent Rubright blamed inflation, lower tax receipts, and enrollment declines for the shortfall. The district may propose a four mill levy, with action at the December meeting, while considering staff reductions and budget shifts to stretch funds.
Norwalk officials say water is adequate despite low Memorial Lake and East Branch levels. A new raw waterline from the Huron River to Memorial Lake will add about five million gallons daily, boosting supply for homes, industry, and fire protection.
The Huron County Regional Planning Commission reports a near insolvent budget as only 13 of 28 subdivisions have paid dues for 1978. Dues fund the agency alongside county and state grants. Roscoe notes grants avert insolvency while Shininger urges recruitment of nonmembers for landfill study profits. A zoning change in New London Township is postponed for more information. Roscoe also reports Norwich Township dwelling numbering is complete, totaling 11 of 18 townships numbered.
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