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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
2
Editorial views the Emergency Employment Act as a step in relief, praising Project Transition where business and industry train Vietnam era veterans for civilian jobs before discharge. With 3.7 million veterans in labor force and 300,000 unemployed, and 800,000 more discharged soon, Project Transition operates at 218 bases with 50 large firms and 2,000 small firms, funded mainly by firms. It complements other manpower programs.
Britain objects to the pact as a protest arguing the treaty could be broader to include chemical weapons. The United States and the Soviet Union sponsor the draft to ban and destroy existing biological arms, echoing Nixon’s 1969 pledge and ongoing stockpile destruction. The piece urges a parallel chemical weapons treaty as the next major step.
Ranchers accused of paying bounties for hundreds of eagles shot from aircraft in Wyoming and Colorado proceed to court. Testimony by James D. Wogan and discovery of a mass grave bolster charges. Interior Secretary Morton urges DoJ prosecution for a protected species slaughter.
A nine year old boy pulled from a pool died in hospital after classmates played and splashed. The letter urges adoption of the buddy system where swimmers are paired and checked at whistle calls to prevent such deaths.
Columnist Jim Fiebig recalls reader letters reacting to his praise of El Cordobes the matador. Some letters threaten harm, others only express a wish for maiming. He notes the paradox between humane objections to bullfighting and wishing harm on a columnist.
Medina County Gazette published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 665 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio 44256. Rates list 12 month 26.00 6 month 13.00 and 60 cent weekly carrier. student and serviceman rates 14.40 per year. Arthur D Hudnutt publisher Mike Dungjen editor Stuart A Borden general manager. Telephone numbers Medina 725 4166 Brunswick 225 3177.
Ralph de Toledano argues that Alaska oil would reduce U.S. dependence on Middle East supplies, create jobs, and boost state revenue, while accusing conservationists of blocking a vital pipeline. He asserts economic and national interests favor construction despite environmental objections and political resistance.
Washington reports on Charles Lindsay changing parties as he plots a path to the Democratic vice presidency. He aims for a center appeal with a liberal balance, pins hopes on California’s upcoming primary, and warns that pursuing the poor may risk broad support. Lindsay plans a cautious debut and gear shifts for a 1974 governor run or 1976 presidency.
Howard E. Claggett muses on the moon’s age of five billion years, rock colors, and the value of sight seeing trips. He jokes about moon parking fees, moon car tech, and the improbability of green cheese while noting Soviet oil pursuits and future lunar missions. He also ponders Mars proximity and oil politics tied to pipeline blueprints and Middle East instability.
Grandpa John Hunter of Brunswick replies to a letter criticizing BYB, outlining the club’s scope with 41 teams and 700-plus youths, unpaid umpires, and recent facility upgrades including Babe Ruth field. He urges attendance at BYB and Women’s Auxiliary meetings to review finances and support the “good playing fields” and summer programs.
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