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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
1
Secretary of State Ted Brown reports only slightly over half of eligible Ohioans voted on November 6 1973. He blames Democratic mayoral withdrawals in Cleveland weak urban contests and lower rural turnout on Issue 1 tax break for farmers.
The Senate backed adding prescription drug coverage to Medicare for chronic diseases affecting about 20 million elderly beneficiaries, tying it to an 11 percent Social Security boost. The House approved the same 11 percent rise but has not acted on the Medicare drug extension. GM to lay off 3,000 at Fisher Body Ohio plants
A massive blaze in Kumamoto City Kyushu obliterated an eight story department store during a Christmas sale. Police reported more than 88 dead and 78 injured making it the worst department store fire in Japanese history.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio considers General Telephone Co of Marion seeking to merge with Northern Ohio Telephone Co The firms are subsidiaries of General Telephone and Electronics Corp of Stamford Connecticut
The Senate approved 75 to 16 a bill to remove a constitutional barrier to William B. Saxbe serving as U.S. Attorney General. The House is expected to pass a similar measure, paving the way for Nixon to submit Saxbe’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation.
Weather notes show mainly snow flurries and brisk winds today with high temps in the upper 30s to low 40s and a 30 percent precipitation chance. Tonight and Friday stay cool with clearing skies and lows near the 30s and highs in the 40s. A marriage license is sought by John A Brooks and Beverly A Buckingham. death reported for Charles W Pierce, 70.
Gov. John Gilligan names five appointees to the new State Lottery Commission to organize the statewide game by next spring. The panel includes Louis Goldman, David Leahy, Bernice MacKenzie, Richard Rust Jr., and Mary Yates with terms from one to four years and salaries in line with the law. The group will set offices, structure, ticketing, outlets, prize levels, and other rules pending Senate confirmation.
In a small town four bachelors at 128 East Main St turned a house into Terrible Towers by distributing cards promising a bawdy house for lonely women. Calls, inquiries, and threats followed as the joke outlived its charm, with some residents shocked and others amused. the four men contemplate dropping the name and dialing back the publicity. The other item reports Nixon energy talks on gasoline rationing with a possible monthly allotment and a coupon system, plus debate on year round daylight saving time.
Ohio's eight power company presidents told reporters there will be plenty of electricity this winter and no need for a ban on decorative lighting. Cincinnati Gas and Electric head Yeager said plants can boost output by 15 to 20 percent if required. Utilities generate 90 to 99 percent of power from coal. fuel oil used only for peaking boilers.
Downtown Dodge owner James Farmer returns from Florida and arrives at his motor home near a burned auto dealership. He says he knows nothing about the loss and is in a business conference, while fire officials report a $75,000 loss.
Sixty four production workers walk off at Rotary Printing Co and set up picket lines. A federal mediation session is scheduled for 12 30 p m at the Milan Inn with Local 343 AIW to try to settle the dispute. No incidents reported.
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