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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
4
Pope Paul VI pursued balance between conservative and progressive forces, facing debates on abortion birth control and priestly celibacy. He undertook global travel for peace, earning praise for humility and spiritual strength as the 262nd pontiff.
President Carter signed a law designate the Sunday after Labor Day as Grandparents Day. Hallmark mobilized 40 writers and artists for 30 designs and 19 captions ready for August press runs. Critics urge tax reform inflation relief and health security while child focused days may follow.
Democratic prognosticators compare Carter era dynamics to 1968 as a potential repeat scenario. They cite low public approval, possible challenge from Gov. Jerry Brown, and Edward Kennedy weighing a late entry after Brown’s fate in 1978. If Brown enters and performs, Kennedy may join, reshaping the race and party leadership.
Washington columnist notes that publicity tactics on Capitol Hill include hooded witnesses and excluding faces from TV. Sen William Proxmire and Rep Mario Biaggi are highlighted for drawing media attention with dramatic hearings. The practice, revived by Sen Sam Nunn, aims to expose rackets and drug trafficking while avoiding hard legislative outcomes.
A Columbus Bureau report says Ohio lawmakers on a House subcommittee struggle to craft a new death penalty statute as emotions run high. Hearings probe jury sentencing, deterrence, and fairness while statistics show race and gender patterns among the state’s 96 death row inmates.
The Gazette states that all letters to the editor must include the writer's name and address but will withhold both when requested for good and sufficient reason. Phone numbers are not published and are used only to verify letters.
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