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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1972
Page
1
The Ohio House GOP caucus elected Rep. Charles F. Kurfess and two allies as party spokesmen for the 110th General Assembly opening January 1, with Gov. John J. Gilligan seen as a potential unifying link.
The Small Business Administration on Friday declared seven Ohio counties disaster areas after heavy rainfall and flooding. Lucas Ottawa Erie Lorain Sandusky Cuyahoga and Lake were named. Ohio Gov Gilligan had urged eight shoreline counties to be included to aid those left homeless or with property damage.
Former Argentine President Juan D. Peron, guarded by security, left an airport hotel for a suburban home and addressed reporters from a balcony for the first time since his dictatorship was toppled 17 years ago. He declared, It’s been three days since I last had my shoes off. This marked his first direct briefing to newsmen since returning from exile Friday.
Gene Slagle declares victory after official tallies show 57 466 votes for Slagle and 57 314 for incumbent Republican Robin Turner in the 26th State Senatorial District. County results vary by region with Slagle carrying Huron Crawford Sandusky Richland counties and a 100 vote Sandusky county error noted. Turnover and recount options remain possible per state procedures.
Gov. John J. Gilligan will spin records and read Beat Michigan fan mail on WTVN's Bob Conners Show next Friday. He will trade barbs with a Detroit DJ and continue the show’s usual format with Sammy the bookie and the roaming mailman.
Northern California faces a deadly mushroom outbreak from the death cap Amanita phalloides. Health officials warn there is no antidote as three deaths occur in two weekends and at least 14 violent poisonings are reported. Experts note the brassy green capped fungus thrives in moist oak hillside soil after heavy rains.
A twin engine Beechcraft chartered by football fans blew up in flight near Elkton Kentucky about midnight. Ten aboard were believed killed with four badly mangled bodies recovered. State police said the number of victims was difficult to determine amid the wreckage.
In Cincinnati Larry Schroder awakened his family to a blaze in his home. He ran a quarter mile in pajamas to a fire station after his mother could not dial the number. Firemen arrived as he rode back on the truck. About $1,000 in damage due to wiring.
Mostly cloudy with snow chances through Sunday and mild weekend highs in the mid 30s. Norwalk records a 38F high and 27F low with 88 to 76 percent humidity and light precipitation none. Births list three new babies in New London Norwalk and Plymouth. two marriages apply in Norwalk. several deaths reported in Wakeman Milan Willard and New London.
London police constable Michael Ince 25 was killed in a patrol car crash while answering an emergency call. Lord Chief Justice Lord Widgery ruled the death was caused by Ince's own negligence for running a red light, denying the widow Linda Ince government compensation. The decision prompted union and legal challenges as officials noted low pension levels and urged keeping red-light rules for emergencies.
Norwalk city council schedules eleven emergency ordinances as it switches to charter government. Actions include taxi service rules, vehicle purchases for mayor and city engineer, and financing via former electric department trucks. Other measures cover revenue sharing, electric property conveyance to Ohio Edison, and firearm discharge amendments for migratory waterfowl hunting at Memorial Lake Park and police range activities.
Norwalk High School presents Pure As The Driven Snow Or A Working Girl's Secret tonight with curtain at 7 30. If you missed Friday you can still catch the performance and enjoy the show.
The California Assembly passed a bill 65 to 0 allowing unlicensed practice of acupuncture if supervised by a licensed physician, surgeon, or dentist. The measure, sponsored by Republican Gordon Duffy of Hanford, moves to the Senate.
Jack Orth seeks exit from Norwalk taxi franchise handing operation to Alice Womack of Willard. Legislation to grant the franchise to Mrs. Womack will be discussed at City Council Tuesday. Womack plans 9 zone fares starting at 50 cents with 25 cent increases per zone and aims for 24 seven service gradually.
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