Giant balloon lands near Sardinia sparking sheriff headache
In Sardinia Ohio a huge plastic nylon balloon the size of the county courthouse drifted down and deflated in a farm field. Sheriff Bill Utter said it weighed several tons and drew radio TV crews from across the country. FAA officials linked it to a Naval research project and recovery was expected soon.
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Davies
Sheriff Utter
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Milan Jaycees Win Raft Race On River
The Milan Jaycees won the five mile raft race on the Huron River beating six area chapters led by Norwalk in second place. Milan racer Richard Rench described a decisive finish and noted their raft finished about a half hour ahead of rivals. Entry fee was $25 to raise funds for national director Ed Ondak of Norwalk.
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Norwalk
Milan Jaycee
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Maple City
Rench
Gene Harkelroad
Francis Thayer
Leroy Whynn
Jim Hall
Ken Shoup
Larry Faulk
al Buggele
Dick Zimmer
Larry Bruns
Dave Hohler
Dave Wyde
Norwalk Jaycees
Joe Fisher
Chuck Furey
Mike Ruggles
Bob Westcott
Jerry McDonald
Dave Robertson
Bob Carleton
Bob Mansfield
Jim Souslin
Pat Pigman
Ed Ondak
Red Cross First Aid Course Offered in Norwalk
A standard first aid course by the Red Cross will be held in Norwalk on September 28 from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m at the Social Hall St Pauls Catholic Church. The instruction is free and complies with the occupational Health and Safety Act. Register by calling Red Cross in Norwalk weekdays. Mark Weaver, Red Cross director of safety services, will instruct.
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Mark Weaver
Fischer Returns Home After World Championship Victory
Bobby Fischer, first American world chess champion, flew into New York from Iceland weighing rested and happy. He told reporters it was great to be back in America and planned to sleep in a bed. His second Reverend William Lombardy noted a possible reception by Mayor Lindsay and a potential Chess Olympiad appearance in Skoplje.
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National Museum
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Soviet Union
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Paul C. Murphy
Speed Reading Course Set to Start in Norwalk
American Reading Foundation invites anyone over 13 to a 21 hour speed reading course promising tripled reading speed and improved comprehension. Orientation lectures are free with multiple dates at Norwalk Junior High School 64 Christie Ave classroom 110. minors require parent attendance.
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American Reading Foundation, Inc
Norwalk Junior High School
Christie Ave
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