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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1978
Page
9
Mayor Dennis Kucinich roared to victory amid a political storm as he faced Cleveland's powerful interests. At his campaign HQ the crowd cheered while the Rocky theme blared, underscoring a dramatic showdown and a decisive win for the 31 year old challenger.
Young mayor Dennis Kucinich narrowly defeats recall effort in Cleveland by 275 votes amid racial turnout split. He vows to work with banks, replace police chief, and seek a new era of good feeling while facing clashes with City Council.
Vatican City enveloped in mourning as cardinals gather for private talks after Pope Paul VI's funeral. More than 100 of 115 eligible princes of the church arrive. voting to start Aug. 25 after nine days of mourning while debates and consultations unfold among the Sacred College.
United Press International notes the Coast Guard as the oldest seagoing U S service, origin in the Revenue Cutter Service founded by Secretary Hamilton on Aug 4 1790 with 10 ships.
Tennessee Governor Blanton mobilizes about 600 National Guard to protect non union officers as 20 picketing police are arrested at Police headquarters and four precincts. Police Director Chapman leads searches and a knife is found on one man. Guard surrounds west precinct in riot gear. Mayor Chandler says officers resigned per court order after a 24 hour grace period.
Ohio's largest district faces bus shortages and funding crises as desegregation plans move forward in Cleveland. Battisti Battisti battles debt and court rulings while the NAACP pushes tax relief without votes. Demonstrations and white flight complicate efforts as Leftwich warns of delays and contingency preparations.
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