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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1965
Page
1
Larry Warren 19 of Tallmadge died from a self inflicted bullet wound during a Russian Roulette game in a car at a Ravenna drive-in. The incident sparked warnings about dangerous games and highlighted the era's concerns over youth risk taking.
A Leicester company reports it has sold over 36 000 stickers in two weeks. Each sticker costs a nickel and makes cars appear riddled with bullet holes.
The American Tobacco Co unveils Waterford a filter cigarette featuring a water tipped filter. President Robert B. Walker says the product includes water capsules that can be broken by pinching the tip to release moisture.
Final nationwide traffic toll for the Labor Day weekend reached 572 deaths from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, surpassing the previous record by 11 fatalities. The figure covers motorists on highways across the United States.
Cloudy and cooler with scattered showers today remaining in the 70s with clearing tonight. Highs near 76 and lows around 58. Thursday looks fair and mild. Sunrise six a.m. Sunset six forty nine p.m. Tuesday records show a high of 82 and a low of 65. Births announce a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Gray of Oberlin and a son to Mr and Mrs Bobby Patton of New London. Mrs Gertrude Gathergood Brand, 86, Berlinville, dies.
The Soviet Union proposed mediating Kashmir tensions and urged both India and Pakistan to halt fighting. Kosygin privately offered Moscow's help and both Ayub Khan and Shastri welcomed the neutral stance. The move marked a rare, cautious shift amid regional strains near Soviet borders.
Hurricane Betsy slammed the Florida Keys with 140 mph winds driving west toward the Gulf of Mexico. Two dead and eight injured as palm beach to the keys suffered widespread damage including smashed hotel rows, power lines, and beach erosion. More than 18,000 sheltered in 147 Red Cross shelters along the East Coast.
In Baton Rouge a hearing is set to decide if former Norwalk nursing home operator Eugene Woods should be returned to Cleveland to stand trial for larceny by trick. Woods is accused of defrauding an elderly patient of 15,000 dollars.
The Huron County Welfare Department covered a 25.35 tow bill for Flint Michigan resident Mrs Clarence Fisher 31 and her three children after she fled a local garage following a turnpike accident. Police stopped the vehicle downtown and the insurer for the car involved will be approached to recover the charges.
Beijing condemns Indian troops for violations of China sovereignty in the Sino Indian border area and demands dismantling of cross border military structures. China warns of consequences if New Delhi does not withdraw forces and halt aggression.
Five year old Richard Mohr of 18 Morley Drive was injured at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital when a piece of a .22 caliber cartridge lodged in his left leg. Police said he and other children played with empty cases on the sidewalk striking caps with a hammer. The fragment remained in his leg.
Neighborhood friction over go karts at the Marvin H. McGuckin residence prompts police visits after dust complaints from Mrs. Walter Miskesell. The mayor Louis G Frey will mediate a meeting with Mrs. McGuckin and Mrs Miskesell to settle the issue.
Huron County Prosecutor Bernard Freeman expects 22 cases to be presented when the Grand Jury sessions begin Thursday. The large docket may extend the term to two days with Friday likely needed. Major offenses include sex related crimes, larceny, and breaking and entering.
Five Norwalk representatives tentatively plan to attend Gov. Rhodes led meeting in the State Office Building to discuss expanding county airports. Norwalk Chamber president Tom Paffenbarger and Paul Wechter likely joined by two others. Mayor Frey may send Morley Price or Charles J. Hipp. The governor cited a $5 million bond issue that could be doubled to fund airport projects in 56 counties with up to 80 percent federal matching funds.
In Zion National Park Utah 42 hikers were stranded by flood waters in the Zion Narrows. The last party reached safety Tuesday as Sheriff Otto Fife led the final evac and said he plans to return later this month under safer conditions.
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