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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
1
A West Virginia creek on Huntington’s south side reached 200 degrees due to a hot water leak from an industrial plant. At least 400 fish died and many hard shell turtles perished atop an oil slick in Four Pole Creek, prompting emergency environmental concerns.
The 1972 football season began with the Norwalk Reflector sponsored old-timers game. In the first half St. Paul’s Steve Hohler carried the mail as Norwalk’s Dave Hershey chased.
The Communist Vietnam News Agency says three American airmen, including a POW held over four years, will be released to a U.S. goodwill group aiding an early end to the Vietnam War. Ottawa also reports Trudeau dissolving Parliament for a general election on Oct. 30.
A man, wife, and their two young daughters died in a home fire in Neffs Ohio. The victims were identified as the Ronald Porter family. Porter was believed to be in his mid 20s and the children were two and three years old. Neffs Volunteer Fire Department fought the blaze. cause was not immediately determined.
A rare Saturday hearing considered blocking Democrats from obtaining evidence for their probe of the Nixon era D N C break in. The ruling would compel John N Mitchell and five suspects to testify under oath in a $1 million civil suit.
Weather summary notes variable cloudiness and mild today with a 30 percent rain chance. Tonight and Sunday remain mild with more showers possible and increasing chances of rain. Highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s, and winds northeast 5 to 12 mph. Also lists marriage licenses and a birth.
Police say a fire at the Blue Bird Cafe in Montreal killed 42 people and injured 70 to 80 after three men evicted from the club hurled a Molotov cocktail. Four suspects were arrested, with many victims found on the second floor as panicked patrons tried to escape.
Clarksfield resident Tom V. Souslin, 20, arrested after walking into Huron County Jail as Erie County deputy sought him for a tire theft and burglary at Dave's Sohio. Two others, Robert D. Mann, 24, and a 17 year old, already in custody. Ring tied to Lorain Huron and Erie counties with 41 tires and goods valued at 1593 dollars recovered. Preliminary hearing set in Erie County.
FBI thwarted an extortion attempt against United Airlines at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Two men Jerry Pablic and James Binien were arrested after threats to blow up the UAL cargo terminal unless 200000 dollars were paid. A rapid transit station was used as the delivery point.
Grand parade in New London kicks off at 6 as Deana Bailey, crowned by 1971 queen Linda Angle, leads Homecoming and Labor Day celebration. In Milan, 11 year olds Julie Moyer and Sara Monhamned work on a float for the Melon Festival parade at 2 p.m. Sunday as the Melon queen is chosen tonight.
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