Slow on changes to primary system urged by voters
The piece argues the current long state by state primary process shapes nominees and tests candidates but risks aiding extremists. It cites Goldwater and McGovern, notes Ohio’s late primary allows tempered judgment, and suggests regional primaries might help but cautions against national primaries or hasty tinkering. It cautions careful study before changing a system many trust.
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Burns Roper
Barry Goldwater
George McGovern
Ohio
Amherst residents oppose Lorain annexation petition
Amherst Township residents urged Lorain County commissioners to reject Paul Thompson and others petitioning for land annexation to Lorain. Signers oppose loss of local control, warn of precedent for other areas, and invoke democratic principles and the bicentennial era in urging a vote against annexation. Led by Ray and Mrs. Kroll from 6400 Oberlin Rd Amherst.
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Lorain
Paul Thompson
Amherst
Amherst Township
Edward Gargasz
Frank Borman
Gargasz
Lorain City
Gargas2
England
Lorain County
Watergate
Fred Ritenauer
Ludwig Pincura
Jeresmo Keron
Ray Kroll
Oberlin Rd
Ruling on recorder questioned in Lorain County
Letter to the Chronicle Telegram criticizes Judge Mikus for a decision seen as giving private businesses and corporations a special fee privilege. The writer praises Recorder Dorothy Essex for efficient, nonpartisan staff, reports on the office’s profitability, and urges closing loopholes for big business to fund government and bond issues.
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Lorain County Recorder’s Office
Dorothy Essex
Mikus
Easter Seals lauded by grateful neighbor
Rev James J Switzer thanks Easter Seal Society for aid after a Dec 26 1975 auto crash left him with two badly broken legs. He recounts receiving a hospital bed wheelchair and other equipment at no charge and recovering with crutches provided by Easter Seals. He urges continued support for the organization in the community.
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Jesus
Easter Seal Society
No Ohare
Sam
James J. Switzer
University Ave
Robinson Ditch repair prompts Willow Park council action
Homeowners in Willow Park commend North Ridgeville City Council for reconstructing the Robinson Ditch to curb floods and applaud prompt zoning action. A local resident reportedly opposes the project claiming the ditch is unattractive though it does not affect their property.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Willow Park
North Ridgeville
Robinson Ditch
Labor backs wait and see tactic after primaries
Labor leaders see the New York and Wisconsin results as vindication for a cautious multi-candidate approach. Carter finishes fourth in New York and narrowly wins Wisconsin, while Humphrey gains momentum among unions in Pennsylvania. Meany seeks talks with Carter as unity within AFL-CIO remains unsettled and no candidate endorsed yet.
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New York
Wisconsin
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy
Carter
Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Afl-Cio
Pittsburgh
Jackson
Hubert
Madison
Liberal Labor Coalition
George S. McGovern
George Meany
Labor Federation
Wallace
Didi
Gogo
Samuel Beckett
Teamsters Contract Sets Record Wage Hikes Across Freight
Washington reports the Teamsters approval of a new freight hauling contract under Frank Fitzsimmons and Roy Williams that raises wages toward a 12 percent first year and over 36 percent across three years. It could cost billions and influence 1.5 million workers in related sectors, with added sick leave and costly air conditioning in vans. The deal, amid broader labor pressure, signals a rising national wage pattern and potential inflationary impact.
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Turnpike
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Roy Williams
Central States Teamsters
Teamsters International
Brotherhood
Las Vegas
Gargantuan Union
Afl-Cio
Labor
Bill Usery
Ford
White House
Bill Seidman
Middle East
Africa
Caribbean
U. S
OPEC
Fitzsimmons and Company
The Cost of the Second Year of This Three
A fragmented article fragment discusses the cost implications of the second year in a three year program. It notes budget concerns and potential impacts on funding levels and project scope being considered by officials.
Washington merry go round torpedo scandal hushed up
U S and Chinese officials disavowed a bootleg purchase of forbidden naval torpedoes linked to Taiwan and Premier Chiang Ching-kuo. The FBI tipped State Department as the scheme was kept quiet to spare an ally embarrassment. Adm Chiu Hau ku was sent home, possibly made a scapegoat.
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U.S
America
Chiu Hau-ku
Taiwan
Taipei
Chiang Ching-kuo
California
FBI
State Department
Adm
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