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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1972
Page
1
Local 1 members voted to authorize a strike against the Cleveland Plain Dealer if a new contract is not reached this week. Bargaining sessions are planned today and Friday, with a strike possible after Friday’s talks.
Two Youngstown men aboard a 36 foot yacht were rescued five miles off Huron in Lake Erie after a fire broke out in the engine room. Boat passing by spotted the blaze and plucked John J. Higgins and Paul R. Snyder from the vessel. The pair were en route from Vermilion to Huron when the incident occurred.
In Clearwater Florida a crowd of mostly female supporters forced a postponement of Glenn W. Turner s securities law trial. Judge William A. Patterson postponed the start to Monday citing demonstrations outside as the reason. Turner stood in the aisle shaking hands with well wishers saying he does not control the events.
Two brothers aged 14 and 10 are charged with murder after police say they shot a homeowner who surprised them burglarizing his residence in Springtown. Police Chief Herbert Norman said the youths claimed they did not intend to kill.
Partly cloudy morning with showers possible this afternoon tonight and Thursday. Highs in mid 70s, lows in 50s, 30 percent rain chance. Norwalk forecast: high 76 low 49. Births recorded: Sommers Willard Prokop Hettinger. Deaths: Ott Rhoads McMorrow infant.
Norwalk businessmen face monthly costs from $5 to $100 to fund free off street parking in the downtown, under a voluntary assessment led by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials. The $2,500 monthly city cost would be recouped through participating firms based on proximity, size, staff, and traffic.
The Senate blocked liberal backed welfare reform proposing a $2600 annual guaranteed income for a family of four, voting 52 to 34 to retain the current system for 5 to 8 years. Critics warned of long delays and wage impacts while supporters urged broader tests across the nation.
A U.S. House subcommittee urged the Pentagon to investigate claims that American servicemen killed South Vietnamese civilians suspected of Viet Cong ties under the Phoenix program. The report cites 20,587 deaths from 1968 to May 1971 and questions moral and legal implications amid alleged torture and mistreatment.
Chicago report says Michael E. Sauerman 25 a cooperative witness in the Morton Grove service station attack was arrested after a suspect sketch matched his description. Police charged him with murder attempted murder armed robbery and aggravated battery in the Sept 17 case that left James Potts 21 and two youths injured and about 400 dollars taken.
Four Norwalk service clubs will sponsor a Halloween Party for Norwalk children replacing Trick or Treat Night. Lions lead committee with Fred Hoyt as general chairman and two reps from each club on the planning panel. Mayor Goodsite may seek bank container donations. contributions welcomed via City Hall.
The Chamber of Commerce elected three new directors for three year terms Tom Carabin of Carabin Insurance Harry Bud Newton of Service Garage and Don Wurzel of Pohls Inc. Re-elected were William Dauch and Isadore Lichtessen and Doug Colvin. Terms begin Jan 1 1973 with a noon luncheon Oct 11 at the Colonial Hotel to elect officers.
Norwalk’s building inspector warned Tuesday that a proposed building code could multiply inspection costs four to five times requiring more staff to enforce. Contractors warned costs could curb remodeling and low cost housing while debates center on stringency and enforcement.
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