20 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1974
Page
1
Debbie Withrow, 22, an attendant at Schildknecht Private Boarding Home in St Joseph, confessed Thursday to setting a fire that killed seven. She faces first degree murder charges after being a prime suspect since the blaze earlier this month.
Norwalk city workers weigh joining the Ohio Civil Service Employes Union amid salary talks. A union rep and workers consider a three year contract with raises and benefits, while City Council negotiates packages and the county-wide wage landscape shapes demands.
President Ford is expected to appoint NBC-TV White House correspondent Ronald Nessen as his press secretary after T Horst resignation. Nessen, 40, would be the second Ford spokesman and the first network TV reporter to hold the post. He has long Washington reporting experience including the White House.
Ohio State University economist Ed Watkins warns housewives face nearly 10 percent higher food prices in 1975 with little relief even if shelf prices stop changing. President Ford asks Congress to cut or postpone about 20 billion dollars in long-term spending as part of a drive to curb inflation and balance the budget.
Vice presidential candidate Nelson Rockefeller and wife Happy report a net worth near 182.5 million, with 20.5 million in art and land to be donated after death. He counters press reports claiming only 33 million, noting two trusts totaling 120 million were omitted from earlier figures.
Generally clear and cooler tonight with lows in the 40s Saturday will be sunny and cool. High in the mid 60s. 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Saturday. Winds light. Thursday 80 to 46. Trace precipitation. Marriage licenses: Homer Joseph and Bessie Honaker. James Middlesworth and Grace Sberna. Births: Claus baby girl. Deaths: Eddie Miller 74. Clarence Jefferson 81. John Ommert infant son of William and Mrs. Ommert.
A late night protest on the Ohio Turnpike reduced westbound traffic to 20 mph for over two hours between Cleveland and Norwalk. Arrests included Kendall Gilkinson and Robert Miles, with Paul Colvin joining. all faced fines. The stoppage followed the arrest of Michael Keegan earlier in the evening.
Huron County Sheriff John Borgia adds two deputies under CETA funding. Richard Sutherland, 27, and Anthony Arcudi, 20, both Wakeman residents, will serve one year with salaries of 8000 and 7500 dollars. The new hires bring the force to nine. 11 were in place last year.
A car went out of control near Milan striking the bridge base and damaging the end post, closing the Huber Road bridge. Repairs won’t occur for at least a week and possibly over a month. Investigations continue as the Erie County Engineers confirm the permanent repairs are pending.
Ohio begins its limited no fault divorce Monday with mutual consent as the path to ending marriages. Representative Alan E. Norris notes no expected surge in filings, while the law requires a signed separation agreement covering property, support, and custody. If either party contests, the fault system can be reinstated. Norris, a lawyer, has advised clients to wait until enactment.
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