31 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1967
Page
1
In Norwalk Halloween crowds swarmed St Marys Street as parents panicked over candy stockouts. The writer and wife expanded supply, stocking bowls with treats while grocers note a rush as new neighbors bring hundreds of costumed children to the door. The night ends with salvaged fruit and renewed nerves.
James M. Roche, who rose from a GM clerk to head the company, will earn 750000 annually as chairman and chief executive officer. The move places him atop the world’s largest manufacturer with sales exceeding the output of many nations.
Two creditors secured judgments against Kie Ellington and his business at Kie's Supermarket 315 East Main Street The Citizens National Bank of Norwalk won 6025 and D efance Grocery Co 17000 After a sheriff led staff to secure perishable stock the store remained closed for a third day Ellington was unavailable for comment and Ford refused to confirm a scheduled meeting The store was set to close Friday night per the attorney.
Norwalk area United Fund drive extended to November 7 due to strikes and labor disputes. General chair Frederick F. Waugh said only $29,961 of the $55,526 goal had been reported, with many businesses, industries and schools yet to submit. He urged uncontacted donors to call United Fund Headquarters.
The U S Weather Bureau advertised for personnel at Arctic weather stations offering from about 9800 to 13000 dollars. It urged savers to take the chance since duties leave them little to spend. Marina Oswald Porter sues the U S Government for 500000 claiming seizure of more than 300 personal possessions last November 1. The items were transferred to the National Archives as Warren Commission evidence.
The nude body of Karen Kearn aged 20 niece of Ohio AFL-CIO head Frank King was found in a ditch near Bowling Green Ohio Monday night She had been shot five times Her car was located about six miles from Perry Two where the body was found An autopsy will be conducted
The Justice Department has prepared a draft antitrust suit aimed at breaking up General Motors. Spokesmen declined to name GM but noted the auto industry has long been under antitrust review by the division.
Weather calls for considerable cloudiness and cooler temps with occasional rain. highs in the 60s and lows upper 40s to 50s. Marriage licenses issued to Minor Chase in Norwalk and Gates Whetstone in Willard. Births listed for several Willard area families. Grace C Baxter, 81, N Fairfield, recorded as deceased.
Eleven indictments, four secret, were returned by the Huron County Grand Jury Monday after hearing 15 witnesses in 11 cases. Defendants include Willie Robinson aka Tony Holland for a $325 cash nab at Schild's IGA, Kenneth Kosic for a night break in at George Manyak Ford, Donald Miller for grand larceny of carpet, Thomas Roberts for motor vehicle theft and forgery, Ray Hasselbach for assault with a dangerous weapon, and Dale Jefferson for stealing a motor vehicle. Jurors also inspected the county jail and deemed it satisfactory.
Michael Hartman 19 of New London pleads innocent to contributing to the delinquency of a minor after allegedly supplying beer to three teenagers in Norwalk. Judge Russell continued the case to December 4. Antrim. Two acres on Melvin Ott farm burned Monday afternoon due to a tractor fire. Firefighters were summoned at 3 20 p m by Mrs Ott. Another call at 3 55 p.m. about a rubbish fire near Old State Road weeds.
A Main Street man, Frank Mitchell of 272 E Main, was uninjured after his car struck a train engine on Newton Street. He said he crossed the first tracks, heard a whistle behind him, and believed it came from behind. The left front fender was crushed. Investigation continues.
President Johnson, back at the White House after Texas, must salvage parts of his legislative program as Congress nears adjournment. The administration has abandoned a 10 percent income tax surcharge and plans major changes to crime control civil rights truth in lending social security air pollution and highway beautification.
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