18 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1968
Page
1
The Hamilton County Democratic party rejects raising the city earnings tax from 1 to 2 percent citing regressivity. The stance targets the Republican majority in Council and covers education, welfare, housing, and jobs in the county platform.
Spiro Agnew urged not to withdraw unilaterally from Southeast Asia before a 3,000 plus crowd in Caspar Wyoming after keynoting the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth. He tied defense firmness to U.S. credibility. In Perry Ohio protesters pack the Board of Education meeting as officials announce school closure for Oct 15 due to funds shortage.
Variable cloudiness with a chance of showers and little temperature change today and tonight. Highs in the 70s, lows mid to low 60s. Mostly cloudy with showers and cooler Thursday. Tuesday’s Norwalk high 76 and low 61 with trace rainfall. Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Edward Steffanni and a son for Mr and Mrs Robert White. Deaths listed for Mrs Carrie Pohlman and Mrs Maynard Robinson. Marriage license applicants are William H Degler and Sandra JeMuth, plus Frank T Hutchinson and Sheila Stiles.
Auditor argues for a one percent income tax in Norwalk to fund city needs. Estimates show $300,000 to $400,000 annual revenue with administration costs potentially consuming up to $15,000. Projections earmark most revenue for capital projects with a smaller share for operating expenses. Potential state tax competition and annexation plans add uncertainty to the revenue forecast.
Jodrell Bank reports an unmanned Soviet space craft passed within 1,000 miles of the moon then headed earthward in a key step toward a manned lunar loop. Analysts say it could carry manable radio and TV gear and resemble the Zond 4 mission. Sir Bernard Lovell notes the Kremlin aims to recover the vehicle.
In Memphis prison guards allegedly treat James Earl Ray with red carpet advantages as other inmates see meals grow cold. An inmate, Charles Lindquist, warns that tensions may erupt while Ray remains in a special cell awaiting his November trial for the MLK assassination.
Illinois State Treasurer Adlai Stevenson III issued a sharp critique of the Democratic Party’s structure at the state convention. He blamed a feudal system of jobs and favors for limiting dissent and noted tensions from the recent national convention. He avoided naming Chicago Mayor Daley while condemning police actions at the DNC.
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