25 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1975
Page
1
Lena McDonald of Colo Iowa hails Randolph Wanderone known as Minnesota Fats who arrived in Des Moines to pool in a charity exhibition benefiting Iowa's Dog Lady Mrs. McDonald. Wanderone agreed to face all challengers to raise funds for the 200 adopted stray dogs housed at her home.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco aged 82 is gravely ill after two heart attacks and could die within hours. Medical sources say informants report he was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church and has ruled Spain for 36 years.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads to prioritize empty cars for loading grain at elevators that report corn or soybeans stored on the ground. About 9 million bushels of grain were stranded due to car shortages.
Ohio residents are urged to turn clocks back one hour before sleep Saturday night or at 2 a.m. Sunday when daylight saving ends. The nationwide change to standard time occurs as clocks shift back one hour at 2 a.m. Eastern Sunday.
Weather clears but turns cooler with a frost risk tonight and low 30s. Sunday warm to the mid 50s to 60 with a 10 percent rain chance. Winds W 5 to 10 mph. Humidity 70 percent this afternoon. rainfall under a quarter inch for the day. Friday temperatures around 77 to 51. Humidity readings 80 percent at 7 am, 47 percent at 1 pm, 59 percent at 7 pm. Precipitation total none. Sunrise 7 50 am Sunset 6 32 pm Moonrise 10 51 pm Moonset 12 45 pm. Marriage license applications list Marvin R. Risner and Jeraldine Keene both of Willard. Daniel D. Donoghue and Pamela S. Pugh, Willard. Birth: Robert Durr, Willard area, boy. Deaths: Merritt Saunders 55 Portsmouth and Florence Draper Showers 64 Ottawa.
The question asks whether Huron County should establish a public defender to handle rising indigent defense needs in Common Pleas Court. Judge Robert W. Smith seeks cooperation from county lawyers, noting possible state funds but local cost sharing may be required.
Citizens urged to cast ballots by midnight using guided phone lines. Yes votes called at 668 8544 while No votes called at 668 8345.
Elaine Esposito has been comatose for 34 years in Tarpon Springs Florida and is cared for by her mother Lucille who fears she may die before Elaine. Doctors cite possible causes from anesthesia damage to encephalitis. Elaine, now 41, endures repeated hospital stays and has a paralyzed throat and collapsed lung. Her mother tends her constantly and recalls Elaine's last words Dont worry Mommy. I'm not afraid.
Evel Knievel faces a 150 foot jump over 14 Greyhound buses at Kings Island in Ohio. Park officials bolster security with 150 extra guards and a makeshift hospital near the site. Knievel, 37, will ride at 90 mph with a 6 10 p.m. EDT start, while his sons perform stunts beforehand.
The Norwalk Jaycees sponsor the annual Halloween Parade Friday night starting at 7 p.m. from the Recreation Center on Monroe Street to Norwalk High School for costume judging with prizes in several age groups and a rain contingency for judging site. Participants are Norwalk children aged 1 to 14 and gift certificates for refreshments will be given.
The Norwalk Jaycees Haunted House opens 6 30 to 10 p m tonight and Sunday at 110 E Main St The Shoestring Players stage The Curious Savage at 8 tonight at Milan Town Hall.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, returned from China, told President Ford that his discussions to arrange a presidential visit to the country went well. Ford received a preliminary report after the meetings.
A 1972 Piper Cherokee was taken from Griffing Airport hangar for a late night flight. After an 18 minute run, the plane struck the hangar doorway as it returned, causing light damage. Deputies search for the unidentified aviator who caused the damage.
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