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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1969
Page
4
A letter from Willard, Ohio criticizes the Vietnam moratorium and asks why the U S flag is burned while urging national pride and a stance against communism. The writer calls dissent treasonous and advocates victory and patriotism.
Montesquieu quote presented as cryptogram explains daily cipher change and notes a nation can surrender freedoms swiftly while missing them for a century.
UPI reports Capitol Hill hawks have largely faded from public voice as a letter urging a sudden escalation in Vietnam drew only 14 signers after Rep Morton withdrew. Sen Tower urged bombing North Vietnam if diplomacy failed, but few echoed him. some see the war as lost and advocate an honorable peace or withdrawal. Rep Andrews suggested fighting to win or exiting, reflecting waning hawk support.
CAL. HOUSEWIFE reports a door to door carpet cleaning scam. A lone salesman arrives at 6:30 pm and uses two hours of conversation to push a vacuum cleaner sale, leaving the carpet uns cleaned and the resident distressed. She asks for safer deterrents beyond a high fence and unlisted number.
Evening schedule lists The Young Lawyers with Michael Parks and Richard Pryor at 8:30, followed by Don’t Just Stand There at 9:00. Daytime blocks include Dark Shadows, Gomer Pyle, Bozo, and Perry Mason with news, editorials, and talk shows interspersed. Dear Housewife advises caution about cons and urges BBB checks. Dear Abby responds on widowed desire with no medicine available and suggests considering a new partner.
A dense midweek lineup lists soap operas like The Edge of Night and Guiding Light, game shows such as The Newlywed Game and Jeopardy, comedies including The Beverly Hillbillies and The Love of Life, news programs, and children's features like Captain Kangaroo and Romper Room spanning 6:20 PM to 3:55 PM with multiple channel slots.
A copier in basement offices near the Oval Office produced smoke that circulated via the ventilating system. Two fire trucks and a ladder contained the blaze for 10 to 20 minutes while West Executive Avenue was closed. The piece notes prior Blairs House and west wing fires, plus a foam extinguisher mishap.
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