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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1978
Page
1
The new pope, elected by 111 cardinals, chose the name John Paul II. He is the first Polish descent pope and the first non Italian in 455 years, at 58 the youngest in modern times. Local priests and parishioners express cautious optimism and see global papal concerns beyond nationality.
The Elyria NAACP says it will file discrimination charges with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare alleging racial segregation in student and teacher assignments and employment discrimination by the Elyria Board of Education. The group also accuses the district of not creating an acceptable affirmative action program.
Vatican City UPI reports Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Krakow was chosen as the 264th pope, the first non Italian and first Polish pontiff. At 58, he is youthfully ambitious, anti communist yet open to dialogue, and speaks multiple languages. He addressed the world from St Peter's Balcony acknowledging Pope John Paul I's death and promising obedience to the Church.
Weather clear and cool tonight with scattered frost and lows in the 30s. Increasing cloudiness Wednesday with highs in the 60s and near zero tonight. 20 percent Wednesday. Winds southeast under 10 mph tonight. Marriage license applications for Leffler/Newmark, Andres/Graham, Buurma/Fries, Ebinger/Cawase. Birth: Kardinal boy. Death: Lloyd Newman, 62, Wayne, Michigan. Papal title list for John Paul II.
Negotiations opened Monday night between city officials and safety forces over a 10 percent wage increase. Two options were offered: a 15 percent raise for one year or 10 to 12 percent over two years. Current starting pay is 11,414 for patrolmen and gear for captains, sergeants, and lieutenants. The city rejects a cost of living clause and holiday escalator ideas while considering a higher clothing allowance and broader insurance benefits. Contracts expire December 31 with no set negotiation deadline.
Willard City Council approved a one half percent increase to the annual city income tax totaling one percent effective January 1. About a quarter of the increase funds the new water pollution control center with a $2 million city share. Debbie Turoff becomes Ward 3 councilwoman, replacing Gregg Emery who remains as councilman at large. Emery also rejoined council. The animal protection committee received a recognition trophy for Oktoberfest and asked for an additional 300 to 400 dollars for animal shelter improvements.
United Way campaign saw Norwalk Furniture Corp. contribute 3038 dollars, raising total pledges to 5915 dollars or about 5.5 percent of the 107000 dollar goal. Other top givers Monday included Ohio Pipeline Co. with 125 dollars and Bob Pugh Dodge with 100 dollars.
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