23 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1966
Page
1
President Johnson signed legislation lifting the federal minimum wage from 1.25 to 1.60 effective in 1968 and extending coverage to 8.1 million workers, marking the Democrats sole labor victory of the year. Yom Kippur begins at sundown with 24 hours of fasting and prayer.
Mrs Katherine Hollis Rice widow of Grantland Rice dies in Roosevelt Hospital Americus Ga native survivor daughter actress Florence Rice. Cleveland Indians assessed 250000 in damage suit by Multi Packer Marketing Corp for failing to honor coupon exchange agreement for 1960 season. United Steelworkers Convention concludes with 1968 contract goals including guaranteed wage and profit sharing.
New York reporter notes Jesse Gray of Harlem protests a white principal running a predominantly Negro school in Harlem. He asserts there should be a Black principal, reflecting ongoing racial tensions in local education.
Ohio population rose nine point six percent from the 1960 census to January 1 1966 reaching 10 641 242 driven mainly by in state migration. Economic strength and low joblessness drew residents from other states boosting totals.
Considerable cloudiness and showers with a high of 63 to 69. Cool tonight with a low of 40 to 45. Saturday mostly sunny and cool. Sunrise 6 15 a.m. Sunset 6 23 p.m. Births report a Wake man couple welcoming a son. Death notices for Clair W. Wilkinson of Willard NaomiJane Capelle 70 of Willard Catherine Kanney 84 Starkey Nursing Home and Fred J Balwig 83 Bellevue.
Seven people died in a crowded three story Chicago apartment fire that broke out between 11 30 p m and midnight. Firefighters quickly battled flames as residents were rescued by ladders and from windows. Several injured were taken to Michael Reese Hospital in fair to satisfactory condition. authorities reported multiple victims trapped by the blaze.
UPI reports August living costs rose four tenths of a percent led by food and medical costs while net spendable earnings for 13.6 million factory workers fell by 20 cents a week from July. Ottawa dispatch notes judge Spence's report on the Gerda Munsinger affair exonerating Lester Pearson and criticizing John Diefenbaker's handling with calls for cabinet consultation.
A 150th anniversary for Norwalk prompts a Thursday meeting led by Mayor Harold E. Finch. An executive committee will organize events while three celebration concepts compete. Dudley White favors marking the milestone with lasting achievement linked to EHOVE and airpark land.
Bernard Kean, Huron County Auditor, reports 1,842,458 distributed in the semi annual real estate funds. Exclusions include 4,069.70 in examination fees and 34,706.95 for Workmen s Compensation. Additional election costs and 43,546.47 in inheritance tax were also distributed.
Joseph Cannon, the state corrections commissioner in Kentucky, says he doubts any qualified correctional person would take the job after his firing. He accuses Gov. Edward Breathitt of caving to back-alley politics in dismissing him from the $18,000 post, calling the decision insubordination.
Social Security officials warn a surge in claims for the Medicare supplemental health benefit will hit after October 1. Nationwide Insurance of Columbus and Medical Mutual of Northeastern Ohio handle payments to doctors, while Blue Cross companies manage hospitalization. About 900,000 of the one million covered have seen few claims due to the $50 deductible.
Seven area hospitals announce Oct 1 nurse pay hikes with minimum RN pay set at 400 dollars monthly and LPNs at two thirds of RN rates. Non professional full time rates will rise. room rates at Fisher-Titus and others to increase 1 to 4 dollars daily to cover costs. Total annual expense 342,594 dollars.
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