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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
1
Diana Ross gives birth to a 6 pound 1 ounce girl named Tracee Joy at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. The former Supremes star, married to Robert Silberstein, announced the birth on a Sunday night.
Sports entrepreneur Nick J. Mileti will not break ground Wednesday on a proposed 17 million Midwest sports coliseum in Richfield Township due to unforeseen delays. Robert D. Brown, VP for Mileti's four professional teams, cites ongoing project clarification and states delays could span days or months.
Senator Barry Goldwater told a Bowling Green State University audience that massive air power against North Vietnam “a long time ago” would have ended the war. He attributed delays to civilian control in Washington and urged tougher bombing earlier in the conflict.
Cleveland dog wardens switch to chasing owners rather than dogs to save time with few staff. Chief George E. Buehl says the new system follows the dog home and issues a ticket to the owner. Minimum penalty is a $10 fine.
Saigon radio reported U S jet fighters strafed and killed an American Navy pilot who floated in the water after his F8 Crusader was shot down near Vinh. The U S command denied any F8 losses in North Vietnam and noted an A7 Corsair was down Sunday north of Vinh with the pilot missing. Military sources said a rescue helicopter was told a North Vietnamese patrol boat tried to pick up the A7 pilot.
Ernest Gruening, former Alaska senator, told reporters in Columbus that a Nixon re election would lead to a police state. He charged Nixon would back military dictatorships like South Vietnam's Thieu and warned of a defense budget reaching 100 billion dollars and higher taxes.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a school bus carrying 35 junior varsity players and a coach overturned in a culvert after brakes failed on a downhill ramp. Two students were in critical condition. William Frye 14 and Drew Zimmerman 13 of Ligonier were hospitalized with serious head injuries. Frye was thrown through the windshield.
Cloudy and cool with periods of rain this afternoon and tonight. Highs near 45 to 50 and lows in the mid 40s. Wednesday remains cloudy with a 60 to 70 percent chance of rain or drizzle. Northeast to east winds today 5 to 15 mph, tonight southeast 10 to 15 mph. Norwalk highs 45, lows 34. Moon events noted. Marriage licenses filed for Timothy S. Dee of New London and Vicky J. Thomson of New London. Deathsinclude Elizabeth Adams 87 Oberlin Marie Dean 86 Berlin Heights James Clawson 68 Berlin Heights Vesta Barnette 67 New London.
Wreck Saturday night near a South Side flag stop involved a modern four car bi level train and an older six car IC train. Authorities estimate 44 dead and 320 hurt as rescue crews worked six hours to recover victims. President Nixon and McGovern cancelled plans. Daley ordered flags at half staff.
Mrs Edith Lindsley kindergarten teacher at League Street School bewitched her class with a witch song and costume. Pictured is Shawn Urban, preschooler with Norwalk Day Care Center, son of Mr and Mrs John Urban. Norwalk Halloween party continues with a parade forming near Case Street library at 6 30 p m.
Ottawa report shows Liberal 108 seats to Conservative 107 as early returns roll in. NDP wins 32 seats, Social Credit 15. independents include speaker Lamoureux and ex-Con Roc Lasalle. Coalition unlikely. new elections possible if no stable majority emerges. Stanfield cautious, awaiting morning results.
The fire department will flow and test hydrants starting Wednesday in the north end. The two week project aims to gauge usable water from each hydrant and ensure proper operation. Fire Inspector Donald Hohler warns residents to limit water use and expect temporary discoloration as iron buildup clears, advising taps to run until clear.
Democrat Chuck Sweet says Norwalk lags in jobs as he runs for mayor. He backs annexation and bigger industry to raise wages, cites out-of-town work, and proposes city department reorganization. Sweet, 45, is a Sewage Treatment Plant superintendent and longtime city employee with four children.
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