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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1973
Page
1
Armed men hijacked the Moscow to Vienna Chopin Express near the Czech border, taking four hostages including three Jews bound for Israel, then drove to Vienna airport demanding safe conduct. A Czech border guard was shot. later reports say he survived and was hospitalized in Austria.
Angelo Bertelli former Notre Dame All America quarterback Heisman winner and Hall of Fame member is reported to be doing well after heart surgery at St Luke's hospital. He underwent a Wednesday operation to transplant an artery from his left leg to his heart to bypass a damaged artery from last spring attack.
Former mineworkers union president W A Tony Boyle woke up for the first time since taking sleeping pills Monday night. Doctors at George Washington University Hospital say his condition remains critical with a rapid heart beat controlled by medication.
Weather forecast cloudy with showers possible tonight and Saturday. Highs in 60s to 70s, lows around 60, rain chances 50 to 70 percent. Norwalk temperatures: high 87, low 62. Births include two girls for Walla and Emmons families. Deaths honor Charles Coe Watts and Elton Guy Barton.
Honolulu reports scientists puzzled by prolonged Pacific drought affecting Maui and Hawaii and extending to other Pacific islands and Japan. University of Hawaii meteorology chief Dr. Colin Ramage cites a 15 to 17 year cycle with rising then falling sea surface temperatures and predicts heavy winter rain if the cycle continues.
An Army National Guard helicopter searching for a missing jetliner crashed in heavy fog near Prescott Arkansas killing all three aboard. The jetliner, a Convair 600 with 40 seats, disappeared while en route from Memphis to Texarkana with eight passengers and three crewmembers.
At a White House dinner, President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon danced with guests including Prime Minister Norman Kirk. Mrs. Nixon said she did not mind wiretaps on their phones while Kissinger boasted of a new cabinet gift. Agnew remained upbeat despite political tension as the night concluded with dancing in the Grand Hallway.
Fourteen workers at Lorain Tower and Supply Co. were injured when a boiler burst and a fire erupted at about 9 a.m. Firefighters said steam drenched workers, they were taken to St Joseph Hospital with one in critical condition. Neighbors described a loud blast and thick smoke.
Fairfax teen Mark Brown describes hazing at the U S Military Academy that led to dehydration and illness after a long march and days of formations. He says upperclassmen pressured him despite new rules and he left the academy to protect his health. An Army spokesman noted pending review of the charges.
UPI reports Justice William O Douglas will deliver the inaugural address at Miami University's branch campus in Middletown tonight but he will require no cameras tape recorders or broadcast gear in the room. The event marks a new lecture series.
North Street is Northwest Street in Middletown contract signed July 23. Douglas’ agent Phil Tippin says the restriction is standard and expects the university to honor it word for word. Douglas may walk out if a tape recorder is spotted. Photographers are barred while reporters may take notes from the audience. Howard speculates the speech could become part of a book.
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