This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1970
Page
1
At the Coronado Hotel the White House maintained its waiter system for a state dinner honoring Mexican President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. About 33 local waitresses served on the fringes while main courses and head table service were performed by White House staff and local waiters, despite protests from hotel staff.
The White House announced a pact between President Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato to intensify cooperation on air and water pollution and broader environmental issues. Senior experts from both nations will meet immediately to plan an accelerated program ahead of a Tokyo gathering later this year. The move follows Tokyo talks and aims to tackle pressing pollution problems in both countries.
Two men named Dwight Armstrong and David S Fine were stopped in Little Falls New York for a faulty muffler. Police questioned them for about an hour but released them after not linking the men to a University of Wisconsin bombing case.
Alfred P. Chamie, 54, new American Legion National Commander, says the organization must reach out to young people through sportsmanship, citizenship and leadership programs. Chamie, VP and GC of the Association of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, defeated Jack Flynn of Vallejo for the post at the Portland convention.
Chance of showers then clearing with highs around 80s and a 30 percent precip chance today. Tonight and Saturday look cooler with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 60s. Sunday should be fair and mild. Births list three families in Berlin Heights and Norwalk, two girls and one boy. Marriage license applications mention Ronald L. Kearney and Gloria J. Lewis. Deaths include Elizabeth Mallory, Linwood Franklin Brownell, and Mildred Mount.
A five ship Soviet squadron moves toward the Caribbean southeast of Bermuda on a southwest course possibly toward the Puerto Rico Dominican Republic passage. The group includes a guided missile cruiser and destroyer with potential submarine tender. U S Navy notes no submarines in area. The ships are newly built with oldest dated 1965. Defense officials expect entry into the Caribbean by Saturday if course holds.
Norwalk reports 61 638 in the second quarter half percent city income tax, with total quarterly up by 500 from Q1. Auditor Charles Hipp urges caution as projections rely on year one estimates. revenue for three quarters totals suggest a 1970 calendar year outcome near 188 000, with 240 000 possible if trends persist.
Norwalk saw less than half an inch of rain in August, yet reservoirs remain normal for the season. Charles Sweet notes only .44 inch for August with the last notable rain on Aug 23. Water is pumped from Memorial Reservoir into reservoir number one to sustain the city supply. Agricultural agent John Wells warns crops are mature and need rain for soil and wheat planting, while corn harvest nears and a strong corn borer issue persists.
UPI reports negotiations between Toledo Board of Education and TFT collapsed five days before the new school year. TFT seeks an immediate top salary of 15,000, while the board offers 7,100 to 12,000 with 7,200 to 13,000 by 1972. A 7 a.m. Tuesday meeting for 2,450 teachers was called to discuss possible strike actions.
Shadle city park and recreation director will assist B. Harry Parke president of the Norwalk Area United Fund as assistant general chairman and lead drive in city departments. Mount leaves Sept. 15 to become Dunedin city manager. no replacement named.
In Manila area heavy rains dumped 7.7 inches in 24 hours, raising the toll to 49 from five days of downpours. A landslide collapsed a hillside home in San Pablo killing Miguel Briones, 29, his wife Rosaline, 22, and their four children aged five months to six years.
Adam Brickner the man chosen to be Norwalk's service director starting October 1 met Thursday with City Manager William V. Mount to discuss city projects and operations. Mayor Harold Finch planned to join the sessions as Brickner meets with news media and department heads to ensure continuity until Mount's exit September 15.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.