20 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1976
Page
1
In Peking the fate of Mao Zedong remains unclear nine days after his death on September 9 at age 82. Officials have not indicated whether cremation or preservation of Mao’s body will be pursued, prompting speculation of a possible restoration of the deceased leader.
The Commerce Department reports Ohio households saw consumer prices climb 8 percent from 1974 to 1975 while personal income grew only 6 percent. Average income per person rose from 5481 to 5810 dollars, with gains lagging those of many other industrial regions.
KCNA reports Choi Yong Kun, 76, North Korea’s No. 2 figure after Kim Il Sung, died after a long illness. He served as Army commander, defense minister, SPS Standing Committee chair and vice president. A star funeral is planned, date not released.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said they made considerable progress toward black majority rule in Rhodesia after meetings in Pretoria with South Africa's Prime Minister Vorster and Rhodesia's Ian Smith. He spoke upon arriving in Lusaka to brief President Kenneth Kaunda on weekend talks.
Mostly cloudy, cooler with a chance of showers tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures range from upper 60s to mid 70s with lows in the 40s. Wind shifts from southwest to north. Sunrise and sunset listed. Marriage license filings include Daniel Ely and Virginia Gotaas in Norwalk and Robert Howard with Nancy Cutlip in Ashland. Births noted for Norwalk and Willard areas. Deaths include Paul V. Pletcher, 62, Norwalk, and Elon D. Parker, 94, North Fairfield.
Saturday's question asks residents if they oppose outdoor rock concerts in Huron County. The poll seeks public stance on events, venues, and community impact amid growing music activity. Local voices may shape permitting and safety considerations for future shows.
Television networks threaten a boycott unless they can cover the presidential debates like any other news event. Viewers are urged to vote yes by calling 668 8544 or no by calling 668 8345 before midnight.
Carter tours in a whistle stop campaign train advocating higher taxes on the rich and big corporations while denying a tax burden on working families. Ford films a farm commercial in Maryland as both sides downplay debate prep and target farm state voters.
Democrat Jimmy Carter boards a 12 car Amtrak special for a 14 hour eastern swing from New York to Pittsburgh then Plains Ga ahead of Thursday night Ford debate in Philadelphia. Mrs Carter and Walter Mondale join for a three state, two day whistle stop tour with security seen on route.
Non Socialist coalition wins 180 to 169 majority, ousting PM Olof Palme who vows to resign soon. Center party Thor Bjorn Faelldin signals strong parliamentary government as Conservatives and Liberals gain seats. voter turnout 90.1 percent and energy tax issues drive change.
Charles W. Colson, former Nixon aide, argues Watergate wasn’t a one off and criticizes faith in perfect government. He asserts the White House and the nation’s political system reflect deeper flaws and calls for faith in God.
Lawyer for Lawrence D Robinson argues for a third trial citing denied confrontations in the 1973 murder of Alice White Warnack. The hearing before the Sixth District Court of Appeals in Norwalk also previews cases including a juvenile bomb threat and a civil matter. Robinson received two consecutive life terms and remains in state prison.
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