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Newspaper
Hubbard News
Location
Hubbard, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1978
Page
2
The Hubbard News criticizes the state legislators pay raise, noting broad backlash from President Carter, other officials, and the public. It highlights Sen. Harry Meshel’s defense arguing guidelines were not tied to lawmakers, and questions why the measure passed after the election while funding for education and services remains tight.
A columnist slams state lawmakers for secretly approving a 28 to 52 percent pay hike after the 1978 election, accusing them of arrogance and self service. The letter urges Gov. Rhodes to veto the measure and notes his earlier veto of governor and lieutenant governor raises.
A frustrated Liberty Democrat denounces a 26.6 percent raise for part time legislators, contrasting it with Carter's 7 percent guideline. He cites Sen Tom Carney and Rep Mike as driving the bill, predicts semi retirement after the vote, and calls for pre election disclosure of personal income. He urges a 30 day prior voting rule and income disclosure to curb inflation and public trough abuse.
The Times-Herald questions ADA's push for a nationwide skateboard ban while noting thousands of injuries and 25 deaths last year. Proponents warn of safety concerns and school education, but opponents argue bans on other hazards like automobiles or alcohol would follow.
Grenada West Indies columnist Ralph Ingersoll Sr reflects on rereading H.G. Wells Outline of History. He links ancient Greek limits, cooperation over hostility, and China’s writing system to humanity’s progress, urging readers to ponder historic enigmas and value survival. He notes humanity’s persistent ignorance and our shared global habitat.
Joan Cochran profiles Kelley Marie, a three story high, 900 to 1,000 ton Wean Shop giant built to dig Chicago subway tunnels. The mechanical marvel will be shipped in 40 to 50 flatbed trucks, lowered 283 feet below ground, and driven by 53 workers. It cost 5 million dollars and embodies the era of industrial giants.
The author argues SALT II should be the President's number one foreign affairs priority, urging unity within the bureaucracy and decisive top-level action. It laments slow progress since Vladivostok 1974 and warns that failure to conclude a treaty risks escalating arms and endangering U.S. security. The piece notes dollar decline and SALT talks as critical, urging sustained focus akin to Camp David efforts. The Argentina film ban item follows as a separate dispatch.
Readers are invited to send letters to the Hubbard News. Letters must be signed with full address and telephone number and will be confirmed before publication. The paper reserves the right to edit or shorten letters and may withhold names upon justified request.
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