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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1969
Page
1
Capt Eddie Rickenbacker, famed air ace and aviation pioneer, urged building future airports 100 miles away from population centers. He spoke in Cleveland promoting his autobiography Rickenbacker as jumbo planes loom.
Twenty seven Norfolk and Western cars derailed on the curve between Benedict Avenue and Main Street at 6 a.m. blocking Benedict and Woodlawn avenues during the morning rush. Five crew members unharmed. coal cars mostly stayed upright while merchandise cars dumped or damaged. W.E. Ruby to evaluate the wreck, with later statement expected from Cleveland office.
Chamber officials report low mail-in questions for the Norwalk Candidates Night at City Hall next Tuesday. Secretary Chris Keller says organizers will sort, remove duplicates and unfair queries this weekend, with questions also accepted at the Seminary Street chamber office.
Variable clouds with a chance of showers tonight and Sunday. Lows upper 40s, highs 60s, a cool weekend with 30 percent precipitation. Winds from southwest today shifting NW tonight and north Sunday. Norwalk high 74, low 51. Births, marriages, and deaths listed for local residents.
Cleveland leaders denounce the Jewish Defense League as vigilante. Rabbi Meir Kahane promotes training for 3,000 members to fight anti Semites with karate Judo and possibly firearms. Critics warn violence begets violence and urge legal channels. A training camp site is sought in Geauga County.
Willard man Arthur Gullett, 28, died late Friday when his car left State Route 603 near Plymouth, struck a tree and overturned. Passenger Stephen Kennard, 20, of Shiloh was treated and released. Gullett’s body was sent to Fink Funeral Home with arrangements pending.
Barry J. Shillito, named assistant secretary of defense for installations and logistics, faced a national audience when President Nixon said he did not know him. Shillito, previously assistant secretary of the navy for installations and logistics since April 1968, responded that Mrs. McClendon had long questioned his office.
Washington UPI Former assistant Defense Secretary George E Fouch was cleared of a theft conviction after testimony he faced severe mental pressure at the time.
A 32.20 caliber Colt revolver and a red 1966 Corvette were stolen from A. Lieber and Sons Pontiac on U.S. 20 east of Bellevue in a break in discovered at 3:15 a.m. Deputy Sheriff John Osterland found a broken rear dealership window covered with tape and entry made by unlocking the upswing window. Huron County Sheriff’s Department continues the investigation.
President Nixon, after modest troop cuts and lower casualties, confronts growing Congressional push to end the Vietnam War. Senators Harris and Fulbright criticize delays while Goodell proposes withholding funds after 1970 and a House Senate coalition plans a tough withdrawal resolution before the Moratorium. Nixon rejects deadlines as jeopardizing Paris talks.
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