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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1970
Page
1
Fire raged through California's coastal Redwood Forest destroying vast watershed and timber resources as flames scorched hundreds of homes across the state. Firefighters hoped fog off the coast would shift onshore to aid containment amid other fires near control.
In a dramatic win over Norwalk St Pauls, New London fans thronged the streets and flooded the field after the game. About 4 000 spectators packed the new field as joyous students and adults danced and cheered into the night.
Deborah May Mathers 19 was found in her mother's car with a hose device to the tailpipe and a rag in the window. Coroner Dr. William Holman ruled the death a self inflicted act. She worked at Saginaw Wire Products and was a Edison High School graduate. Funeral services set for Tuesday.
Frigidaire plant in Dayton cuts work week to three days for 3,500 employees as production slows from the UAW strike. Officials won't confirm if full shutdown will occur if the strike continues. The walkout affects 16 Ohio plants since Sept. 15, now in day 18.
The South Vietnamese government declares a piaster devaluation from 118 to 275 per dollar with other reforms to stabilize the wartime economy. Finance Minister Nguyen Bich Hue announces the policy in a 16 minute taped address aired on radio and TV.
Weather outlook calls for cooler conditions with light showers today and tonight. Highs in upper 50s to low 60s, lows around 40s, with drying by Sunday. 40% precip today, 30% tonight, 20% Sunday. west winds 10 to 20 mph easing later. Births announced for Norwalk area and multiple deaths listed.
Wichita State sees 29 dead when a chartered plane crashes into a Colorado mountainside en route to Logan Utah for a game with Utah State. Among the dead is Ben Wilson, Sandusky High School coach and his wife, as travelers from the team attend services after the tragedy.
President Nixon met with Prime Minister Heath at Chequers and had lunch with the Queen during a five hour England visit. He then proceeded to Ireland where authorities imposed the tightest security in the nation’s history to deter anti Vietnam demonstrations.
A former Norwalk man, Thomas Wade Peckham, 34, was arrested on possession and sale of stolen property charges after nine handguns stolen from Fulston’s Sporting Goods were brought to the police station. Peckham was held in the county jail pending arraignment. Four guns remain missing.
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