20 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1976
Page
1
Council President George Bogan will introduce a 3.5 mill levy to replace the expiring four mill levy in the 1975 tax cycle tied to 1976 collections. The four mill levy funds about 25 to 30 percent of the village general fund. its expiration blocked a November 2 ballot filing.
Rain today with a chance of snow flurries tonight and Thursday. Highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s to 30s. 30 percent precipitation tonight and Thursday. Winds northerly to northwesterly 10 to 20 mph tonight. Tuesday temperatures 48 to 35 with humidity spikes in the day. Births listed for several area families and a death in Killeen, Texas.
The article notes Judge Thomas E. Heydinger has received a federal grant to create a boys group home in part of the former county infirmary, Shady Lane Home. It asks readers if they support the idea.
Voters hear contrasting views on a county program aiding troubled boys with local judge involvement. Supporters call it a needed break and prevention, while opponents question existing homes and budget priorities. Calls go to vote by midnight with numbers 668 8544 and 668 8345.
The National Transportation Safety Board could not determine why Penn Central's NY12 crew did not respond to a stop signal and did not use the dead man device as their freight train crashed head on with a westbound in Ohio. Both crewmen were killed along with two others. authorities found no preflight or prior conditions to explain the failure.
A Palestinian communique said Israeli infantry with 60 armored vehicles captured Yaroun in south Lebanon after fierce clashes. Beirut faced heavy shelling in the Civil War as factions exchanged fire and fear grew over the Riyadh peace accord and a planned truce.
Norwalk will complete sewer refurbishments with remaining bond funds after an $1.0 million expenditure exceeds initial estimates. Engineer James Widman says $2.3 million remains in the Sewer Bond Construction Fund as completion and grants potential proceed. An emergency ordinance approves separating $500,000 of northeast sewers and opens bids along East Main via Water Streets and adjacent avenues.
Second grader Mike Froelich explains his work during a turn around in Barbara Butkus's Wakeman Elementary class as teachers training for Learning Disabilities Tutoring observe. Huron and Erie County teachers participate amid a state law mandating targeted teaching methods.
Democrat Clayton Bick 57 of Norwalk Township bids for county commissioner after primary victory over James Schaffer. Republican Thomas Carabin 37, Norwalk insurance owner, won a crowded GOP field. Both stress budgeting, regional planning, and local service while keeping campaigns low key.
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