06 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1968
Page
1
Ohio McCarthy backers consider a write-in at the November 5 election. Minnesota campaign co-chair Sheldon D. Schecter says the move has no chance of success but could serve as a moral gesture to cleanse their souls.
John W. Bricker, marking his 75th birthday, pledged to keep politicking for Nixon and other candidates across the state. He was hosted by Gov. James A. Rhodes and later attended a hotel party hosted by attorney Isador Topper. The State Department said no knowledge of Pueblo crewmen family receptions or imminent releases.
Cleveland reports John Gilligan warns rising health costs threaten families. He cites average hospital charges at 52.70 dollars daily, calls for Senate House committee probe and financing alternatives.
The Miss America pageant advanced toward its climax as Miss Illinois won the second night talent competition with a trampoline act and Miss Alabama claimed top honors in the swim suit category. The final preliminary night was set for 8:30 P.M. EDT in Convention Hall, with the finale scheduled for Saturday night.
Sixteen contestants aged 18 to 25 begin judging in Atlantic City for poise charm beauty talent and projection in the first Miss Black America pageant sponsored by Fashionable Products Inc President J Morris Anderson says the event represents the black woman in America.
In Jackson, the all white executive committee of the Mississippi regular Democrats backed George Wallace after rejecting nominees from both major parties. Governor John Bell Williams endorsed Wallace and predicted Mississippi would give him a heavy margin in November.
Partly sunny and mild today with a few widely scattered showers. Highs in the 70s and a cooler night with lows 50 to 55. Saturday mostly sunny with little temperature change. Norwalk Thursday highs near 79 and lows around 54 with humidity around 90 percent in the afternoon. Rainfall reported as 0.72 inch in Norwalk. Sunrise 6 58 a m sunset 7 53 p m moonrise 8 04 p m moonset 6 34 a m. Marriage license issued for Jerry Click Jr and Lorrene Larson. Deaths listed Clinton E Frank 83 and Donald E Howey 51.
Senate Republican leader Everett M. Dirksen disclosed to newsmen that he has faced multiple death threats since spring, prompting constant protection by the Secret Service FBI and local police. He recalled guards escorting him through Illinois campaign appearances and noted one threat involved an assassination plot in his Chicago office.
A satchel charge detonated in Cholon Saigon killing at least six and possibly 13, trapping many beneath rubble. U.S. soldiers reported heavy Viet Cong losses in two clashes while rescue teams worked to free the wounded. Authorities warned of possible inside attacks as violence surged in the capital.
Kent State University researchers dig in Ed Heckelman farm field near Route 113 uncover four distinct cultures from 500 B.C. to 1500 A.D. They reveal a wooden palisade, stockade features, post holes, and artifacts including spear points, knives, pottery, and bone remains. The team records finds for later analysis at Kent labs.
UPI reports former Kentucky governor and baseball commissioner A B Happy Chandler is floated as a potential Wallace running mate. Chandler dismissed the rumor saying he is not seeking office. Wallace tours Miami Beach and will announce a non southern partner from abroad or with similar views.
Governor James Rhodes will attend the dedication of the new Berlin Fruit Box Co plant on September 16 at 2 30 p.m. The 90 by 156 foot factory and new office replace buildings burned April 15 and mark the village's sole industry.
Norwalk moves to a mayor council manager government after the charter commission filed a question for the November 5 ballot. The seven member council would legislate while the mayor becomes ceremonial. a city manager would administer. Copies go to 1967 general election voters.
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