27 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
1
Ford President Lee A Iacocca announced an experimental graphite car prototype to maximize body chassis and powertrain graphite fiber. He said the six passenger vehicle could achieve at least 23 miles per gallon on a metro highway cycle.
Rosalynn Carter said her husband is doing a great job and she opposes views that he has turned defensive. In an ABC interview she argued people are unaware of the issues he is tackling, which she says are controversial and unprecedented.
Britain's Prince Charles watched as NASA space shuttle Enterprise executed a bumpy but successful final free-fall touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base. Astronauts Fred Haise and Gordon Fullerton guided the 75-ton shuttle after a flawless separation from its 747 carrier jet, bouncing three times before a swift glide to a stop from 17 600 feet.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s precipitation chance 10 percent tonight and Friday Winds vary around 10 mph mostly north Tonight Temperatures Wednesday 66 Humidity 8 am 90 percent 2 pm 71 percent 8 pm 93 percent Precipitation Wednesday 01 inch Sunrise 7 53 Sunset 6 29 Moonrise 7 15 Moonset 8 25 Marriage license application Philip Burns Vermilion electrician and Sheila A McGee Norwalk factory worker Births William and Janine Green Willard girl Raymond and Beverly Smythe Bellevue boy Robert and Marla White Monroeville boy Death Lenore Rose Schilens 80 Westlake
President Carter told about 150 senators and representatives from steel states in the East Room that in the coming weeks the administration will draft a new policy to revive the ailing steel industry. He said he would align the administration's position with congressional resolutions already passed.
The Sylvania City School District in Lucas County may run a 470000 shortfall by year end prompting a possible 17 day December school closure. Skeletal staff costs could reach 12147 while December unemployment liabilities for 425 teachers and 268 staff add 208603.
Washington reports Gen. Bernard W. Rogers, Army chief, says the U S may need to reactivate draft machinery in two years to address a growing reserve manpower shortage. He cites possible inclusion of women and urges registering and screening draftees to fill the individual ready reserve.
A Clifton Hayes family of four and two dogs escaped a mobile home fire that destroyed their residence around 6 45 p m Wednesday. The fire began in a closet with a propane water heater. Hayes shut off the gas, saving a potential tragedy. The home was a total loss with limited salvaged clothing. the family will stay with relatives while seeking a new home.
Heavyweight boxer Earnie Shavers spoke to disadvantaged Hawaiian children at Palama settlement, recounting his rise from cornfields to a Rolls Royce. He urged hard work, setting high goals, and Sacrifices, noting his near term aim to become world champion within one to two years and detailing his disciplined daily routine.
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