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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1973
Page
1
The Consumer Product Safety Commission plans final rules by year end requiring side reflectors in addition to front and rear, plus quality brakes and strong frames. The proposal likely bans extreme handlebars such as high-rise V shapes to cut nighttime bicycle accidents.
Gordon Spunky Firman, 34, a central figure in a 1960 Ohio manhunt, was shot and wounded Sunday at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility as he tried to flee past two chain link fences while being escorted by a guard. He reportedly ignored orders to halt.
A drafting committee voted unanimously to abandon the party's controversial system for seating delegates. The proposed rules would ban quotas and reserve seats for any group, pending approval by the Delegate Selection Commission and the Democratic National Committee.
The head of the Anglican Orthodox Church, Rev. James P. Dees of Statesville, NC, warned of prolonged agony for Episcopalians after a defeat of the ordination of women proposal at the Episcopal Church's 64th general convention in Louisville. He predicted eventual approval by the 3.2 million member church.
President Nixon personally contacted Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev in hopes of enlisting support to end the Arab Israeli war. White House aide Ziegler said Nixon exchanged diplomatic messages after returning to the White House from Key Biscayne Florida where his weekend was interrupted by Middle East developments.
Milt McNickle, president of the Vinton Local Teacher's Association, said teachers were harassed over the weekend. He reported a firebombing of his jeep early Saturday and buckshot fired at it late Sunday, damaging the vehicle and burning a large hole in the top.
Don Johnston rode a wooden horse on a merry go round in Portland for United Good Neighbors raising over 3000 dollars. He completed 191 hours 23 minutes of continuous circling to total a 1.146 mile marathon effort and called the experience like a second home.
Two ex convicts, Robert Bogges and William Wiggcomb both 33, were found shot to death within a mile of each other, with a third man Salvatore Carcione wounded in a related incident. Authorities link the killings to alleged irregularities in Cleveland's 9.3 million Model Cities program.
A World War I Spad 7 fighter rebuilt from salvaged parts flew for the first time in Livermore California. Owner James S Rickless spent 5000 man hours and 40000 dollars over 2 percent years. Test pilot James Nissen completed a 15 minute maiden flight in light rain at Meadowlark Field.
Israel reports reinforced forces counterattacked invading Syrian and Egyptian armies. Egyptian tanks crossing the Suez Canal in Sinai are being routed, while Arab claims of Israeli losses are reported. Israel says air superiority and raids hit Syria and Egypt. Arabs claim heavy Israeli aircraft losses.
Los Angeles reports show gas station dealers increasingly charging for services and road maps amid inflation. Chevron and Gulf outlets defend fees for maps and windshield cleaning, while other brands still offer maps free though some managers hint at charging.
Two truck drivers were killed in a fiery head-on collision on U S 224 west of Attica. One truck was registered to a Willard owner. Both vehicles were empty stone and horse carriers. Investigators say one truck appeared to veer left of center in thick fog. The fire followed the crash.
John Misali a 1960 Ohio High School Football Coach of the Year and his two daughters died when an Ohio National Guard truck lost control on a wet highway and crashed into their car near Cincinnati. In Norwalk electrical malfunctions caused over half the fire runs. the notice warns about fuse changes.
Norwalk hosts a planning session at 7 tonight in City Council chambers for a Halloween party aimed at local youngsters. The Norwalk Area United Fund reports a total of 5 444 toward a goal of 85 686.
Eight-year-old Jefri Bohn of Norwalk won his division in a Punt Pass & Kick zone contest held in Elyria. He punted 52 yards passed 48 42 yards and kicked 60 yards for a total of 160 yards, leading the nine-year-old zone competitors but 10 yards short of his Norwalk contest total. Bohn advances to district competition in Canton next weekend. Norwalk entrants included Eric Perry Brett Staschke Mike Berry Steve Killian and Greg Russell.
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