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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1972
Page
1
Two cabooses parked on Pleasant Street were broken into Thursday. An oil lamp and two walkie talkies valued at $37.50 were stolen. Entry was through windows and items removed from lockers. Police found a knit cap, green fur mittens, and two obscene note drawings with partial fingerprints at the scene.
Ohio Senator Max Dennis says the Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote to reinstate the death penalty in the Ohio Criminal Code. He would also propose an alternative life imprisonment without parole plan since he personally opposes capital punishment. Dennis cites strong committee sentiment and a California vote as reinforcement.
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan who has worn an eye patch since 1941 refused a donor eye offered by Judah David during an International World Council of Synagogues convention session. David stated the eye was for Dayan as a brother in need.
Senator William Saxbe told the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants that about 15 percent of House members will be new, making Congress more oriented toward ecology and consumerism. He added consumer legislation would pass as reform zeal remains strong.
Wayne County Coroner Robert Jennings concludes that a 15 year old resident was drowned by other retarded patients at Ridgeview Home Hawley last summer.
Mostly sunny and warmer today with a high in the 40s and a low tonight in the 30s. Saturday brings increasing clouds and a possible shower, with highs near 45 and rain probability at forty percent. Deaths: Mrs. Maude E. Kail, 79, Norwalk.
UPI reports a scholarly view that Henry Kissinger blocked John Connally’s bid for secretary of state amid a personal and political rift. Professor Charles Ashman says the feud began when Connally rose to Treasury secretary and challenged Kissinger’s advisory role.
In western Norway a strange object in a fjord triggers military search using depth charges radar and missiles. Witnesses report sightings and a greenish yellow light while officials caution it may be non submarine and winter darkness aids concealment. Two British helicopters assisted as frigates continued patrols.
Santa Claus arrives for Norwalk’s fourth annual Christmas parade with five marching units nine floats and bands from St Paul Norwalk and Edison high schools. Floats lined up by 1 p m and bands by 1 30 p m Santa greets children near the courthouse. Best religious and best Christmas theme floats award 50 each and best non band marching unit 25. No parking on Pleasant Street. vehicles parked at Jennings Lot.
Barbara Mills 50 is stabbed to death at a friend's home during a Thanksgiving dinner argument over turkey. Police report Mills slashed at a man with a razor before a man nearby stabbed her in the chest. The incident leaves Cleveland tied for its 294th homicide of the year.
Basketball season opens with Norwalk High at Edison High and St. Paul hosting Spencer Sharples at the junior high level. Varsity tips off around 8 p.m. with two local cross-town matchups fueling fans.
Bishop Clarence E. Elwell of Columbus complains chaplains are thwarted by obscene material reaching inmates while corrections officials note a federal court order loosening censorship. A screening committee bars ten publications, but Elwell argues more works degrade marriage and family values.
In Paris on Thanksgiving Kissinger is rushed and may not eat the turkey prepared for the negotiating team at the U.S. Embassy. A spokesman said the meal was ready but timing was uncertain.
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