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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1972
Page
1
Florencio Salinas, 4, fell into a 12 foot hole at an abandoned packing shed in Fresno. Peeved playmates ignored pleas, but a passing motorist halted, alerted police, and teens used a rope to rescue him. He is in satisfactory condition with a head cut at a local hospital.
Norwalk officer Ptl. Michael Tesmer pulled 55 year old Richard A. Paul from a burning 1973 Chevrolet in Harold's Bar parking lot after the car ignition sparked smoke and flames. Paul, charged with public intoxication, was jailed to appear in Mayor's Court.
A building code for Norwalk will be the sole new item on the city council agenda Tuesday night. The code sets standards for construction carpentry electrical plumbing heating and air conditioning and masonry with inspection and contractor licensing. It was developed by a committee of councilmen administrators Planning and Zoning officials and local contractors. Robert L. Semer of New Haven pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana after Tuesday night arrest by Norwalk police. Bond set at $2 000 cash or $4 000 property.
The contract for a 711 space parking lot at West Main and South Hester Streets was signed Friday. A J Riley Excavating Co. had the lowest bid of 29374 dollars. Bond sale procedures were completed and Riley will start Monday with an expected completion in four to six weeks, per Mayor Wayne Goodsite.
Occasional rain gives way to clouds with a shower risk this afternoon. Highs near 55, tonight frost possible, lows around 38. Sunday sun and cooler, highs near 57. Norwalk highs 68, lows 42. Births: Lavengood girl. Deaths: Wertz 46 Monroeville and Hostler 83 Oberlin.
Los Angeles reports a UPI summary detailing Mesothelioma risks for WWII shipyard workers. Dr. Irving Selikoff warns thousands may develop the asbestos linked cancer as exposure histories span decades and many trades are affected. He cites 17,800 studied with 1,092 deaths since 1967. California health officials note ongoing overexposure and lax controls.
In Sebring Florida state and federal agriculture agents begin a 1.6 million sterile screwworm fly release over a 400 square mile area to prevent a cattle threatening infestation. Inspectors also accompany the drop after larvae were found on a cow near Sebring.
Larry Robinson alias James Wines, a 23 year old private first class, faces an army hearing to decide if he stays or receives an honorable discharge for fraudulent enlistment. His commander at Fort Knox credits his work at a mental hygiene clinic and supports restoring his legal name.
President Nixon ordered a national rent watch to prevent landlords from raising rents on elderly tenants who receive a 20 percent social security increase next week. Council director Donald Rumsfeld said increases in benefits should not trigger higher rents and noted IRS monitoring to detect illegal increases.
In Los Angeles a 19-year-old woman Miss Joyce Flood flung her two month old daughter Nanine Littles from a two story apartment roof. A bystander James Holden caught the baby. Flood was arrested on attempted murder charges and jailed for transfer to juvenile authorities for the child.
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