08 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1971
Page
1
The Reflector seeks forgotten war veterans who are seriously wounded and spent months or years in hospitals. The paper asks readers to contact Fred Stewart with names or notices to contribute to a Veterans Day feature to be published around October 25.
UPI reports Israeli press claims a serious erosion in U S Middle East policy, with Israel vowing no more concessions as Secretary Rogers pursues an interim settlement in New York. Rogers has met 61 envoys and planned a second talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Riad.
UPI reports September unemployment fell from 6.1 to 6 percent, the first full month under Nixon's policies. Employment rose by 325,000 to a record 79.5 million after seasonal adjustment for students returning to school.
Millionaire Bebe Rebozo gave a $673 839 shopping center construction contract to Alfonso Big Al Polizzi after shopping among five or six bidders. Polizzi, linked to mob activity, was jailed in 1942 for war price control and tax evasion and named as a powerful underworld figure by 1964.
Sunny today then warmer with increasing afternoon clouds and a chance of showers. High in the low 60s, tonight mostly cloudy with lows near 40s. Saturday partly cloudy with a high near 60 and a 30 40 percent precipitation chance. Winds shift from southeast to northwest through the period. Norwalk temps 57 36 with humidity curves and sun set. Births two boys to Battles and Phillips families. marriage license applications for Leroux Johnson. death of Charles B. Crouch 67 Willard.
A half million dollars lies untouched after a planned post office heist fails when bandits discover the armored car doors are locked and the key is hidden with a floor passenger. One bandit fires into the post office before fleeing. police have not revealed who held the key.
Labor officials call Nixon post-freeze wage and price plan a doublecross. AFL-CIO's Meany reportedly withdraws from Pay Board work. Senate critics urge Senate confirmation for Pay Board members. Analysts weigh political and economic implications of the post-freeze regime.
State Highway Safety Director Eugene P. O Grady denied asking for checks of patrolmen's political affiliations while confirming a request to verify voter registration. A published report claimed checks occurred in Columbiana Ashland and Medina Counties. Officials stressed they only seek proof of registration, not party affiliation.
Fanny Farmer Candy Shops may relocate its Norwalk plant after 1958 if the city cannot fix an electricity crisis. Manager Edward Still confirms a future recommendation, noting Norwalk may not want the company and criticizing deadline inaction. The plant employs over 350 people and serves eastern U S markets. production losses rose to 34 000 pounds over the weekend.
President Nixon outlines a two‑panel enforcement system to curb inflation. A 15 member Pay Board and a seven member Price Commission will enforce guidelines after the November 13 wage freeze. The plan seeks 2 3 percent inflation by year‑end 1972 and permits limited increases within guidelines. He asks Congress for standby authority on dividends and interest and proposes penalties up to $5 000 per offense with possible court injunctions. The duration and scope beyond the post‑freeze period remain undecided.
Frederick Taft begins establishing a new adult probation program in Huron County under Ohio’s state funded plan. The program, run by the State Adult Parole Authority, focuses on close supervision, education, and long term planning for offenders. Taft will work full time on the program, acting as a liaison among judges prosecutors and probationers. He aims to increase uniformity and professionalism across counties once funding continues.
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