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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1974
Page
1
Two men and two women entered the ABC-TV studio during Howard K. Smith's Washington news shift to denounce Northern Ireland political prisoners. The interruption was brief as the program was switched back to New York and commercial time carried on.
Margaret Sinclair Trudeau wife of Canadian Prime Minister Elliott Trudeau fainted briefly at a Grand Palais impressionist exhibit in Paris during an official France visit. She recovered quickly and continued the tour amid reports she recently completed psychiatric treatment for severe emotional stress.
Twelve jurors were tentatively chosen in the murder and wounding trial of eight former Ohio National Guardsmen over the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970. Attorneys may challenge the panel and alternate jurors could be selected before opening arguments.
UPI reports that in 1974 Democratic candidates for the House and Senate raised 22 million dollars versus 16 million by Republicans, per Common Cause data through September 1. The 58 percent to 42 percent split reverses 1972 patterns where Republicans led in contributions.
John W. Dean III testified that he took more than 15000 in leftover campaign funds from the White House in April 1973 and kept the money in a suburban bank, untouched and earning no interest. He said he handed the funds to his lawyers during his final days as White House counsel as Watergate cover-up trial cross-examination continued.
Considerable cloudiness and little temperature change tonight and Thursday with lows in the mid to upper 40s and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Precipitation chance 20 percent. Also includes marriage license application for Dennis Crow and Sally Ann Russell, plus births and deaths in several local communities.
Most of Norwalk's municipal employees will vote next Tuesday on forming a state association to represent them in 1975 contract talks. A secret ballot election will be held in the City Council chambers or the hall above the fire station at 7 30 p m with OCSEA president Richard Cunningham and council members overseeing. If approved, an ordinance on November 5 will recognize the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association as bargaining agent and authorize paycheck dues deductions.
President Ford's visit to a 500-a-plate GOP fund raiser drew about 125000, far short of the 250000 goal, with Cleveland Mayor Perk noting limited campaign money. Ford urged support for Rhodes, hinted at House and governor changes, and discussed employe stock trusts amid small antiwar demonstrations outside.
The Census Bureau reports population declines in New York Rhode Island Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Iowa between July 1973 and July 1 this year, while DC also fell. The nation totals 211.4 million as of July 1 1974, up 1.6 million from last year and 8.2 million since 1970. Arizona and Florida remain the fastest growth states with South and West regions expanding about twice the national rate.
Norwalk High School hosts an 7 30 p m open house with an auditorium assembly where Principal George Perry greets visitors and confirms home room assignments. Parents receive a mini schedule with room numbers and may visit any class. Room 214 serves as a hospitality room during study halls conferences and lunch periods.
Milan village plans a 41 percent electric rate increase after two months of losses totaling $13 000 in the department. The council seeks to cover rising energy costs with a new rate schedule possibly including a fuel adjustment clause.
UPI reports columnist Jack Anderson cites a San Clemente source claiming Richard Nixon is at the point of emotional collapse and may break down if called to testify. He warns friends resist placing Nixon on the stand due to his fragile condition amid Watergate cross examination.
In Aragon Georgia a work train backing up struck a loaded school bus taking students to Aragon Elementary at about 8 am. Seven children aged 6 to 12 died and at least 30 were injured. many trapped for 30 to 45 minutes. Bus driver Bill Kellett was injured and in fair condition.
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