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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
2
Editorial views praise Darrel Seibert for trading free land for a school site in Twin Oaks Falling Oaks area to enable higher density rezoning. Board president Leonard Morse voices approval as a precedent is urged for future annexations and negotiations between developers and city boards.
Public spotlight on candidates for Medina city government as eight of ten council hopefuls attended the latest council meeting. Authors urge that those seeking office show stronger interest by regular meeting attendance to prove readiness to represent constituents.
Medina County Treasurer Edwin Steingass conducted the first personal property delinquency sale in memory after a Medina furniture store failed to pay its bill. Last year the county collected over 2.5 million from personal property taxes. current delinquencies total about 101 thousand, with some tied up in litigation. The sale aims to keep Medina County’s tax collection record at a commendable level.
A B52 raid marks the year’s largest strike against the Vietcong near the DMZ while Australia and New Zealand announce withdrawal of combat forces by year’s end. New Zealand has 281 and Australia about 7000 combat troops in Vietnam, a move that narrows allied strength and heightens fears of a renewed enemy push and a push toward negotiated peace. A separate Florida find reveals a Spanish treasure chest with sail maker needles stirring renewed treasure-hunting interest. Reno reports divorce decrees dropping to about 3,000 per year.
The article argues alcohol abuse causes greater social harm than drug abuse through higher rates of highway accidents crime and poverty. It notes rising interest and a conference to review New York State Citizens Committee on Alcoholism findings to sharpen community attention nationwide.
A New Consciousness among the Class of 71 rejects profit driven work. Graduates seek meaningful careers with balance, ethics, and happiness over climbing ladders. One interviewee urges a healthy salary early and rejects time clocks and pollution. Jim Fiebig reports.
Medina County Gazette is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 685 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio. Rates include 12 months 26.00 6 months 13.00 and serviceman and college student 14.40 per year. Staff listed include Arthur D. Hudnutt publisher Mike Dungien editor and Stuart A. Borden general manager.
Ralph de Toledano analyzes Scammon and Wattenberg on the 1970 real majority and the 1972 race. He argues Democrats risk losing to the New Left unless they adopt center policies, while Republicans should avoid far right stances. The piece notes Nixon's economic moves and the political pull of law and order over Vietnam.
A Copley News Service summary of research by Benjamin Bloom showing two thirds of intellectual development occurs before formal schooling. The piece notes few three to five year olds receive pre kindergarten schooling and reviews push for early childhood education by educators, unions, and government programs including Head Start.
Dick West comments on Democratic chatter about discarding Vice President Spiro Agnew and the unlikely emergence of a strong leader to drive a Dump Agnew movement. He recalls Harold Stassen's role in 1956 and doubts any successor can galvanize a successful push.
A reflective essay argues dollars have moved overseas and floated free after Nixon freed the currency. It suggests a paradox where freezing dollars could force belief that money is not wealth and real wealth comes from production and labor.
Medina County highway employees thank forty one businesses and individuals for generosity at a local garage picnic. Three of their men have ten youngsters each, and organizers express deep appreciation for help with games and door prizes.
The Gazette states that all letters to the editor must include the writer’s phone number name and address, but will not publish the phone number or withhold the name and address on request. It notes the telephone number is required to verify all letters.
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