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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
2
A column argues New Jersey lottery winners show little life change while many poor residents gain nothing. It condemns the lottery as an immoral substitute for fair taxation used to fund state institutions.
Officials push ahead with a proposed five megaton underground blast near Amchitka Island to gauge device power for Safeguard. Ecologists warn of environmental harm including wildlife loss and possible quakes or tidal waves, while Canada and Japan consider protests.
Amtrak promotes the TurboTrain as a fast comfortable option with speeds up to 140 mph. It highlights potential to reverse long rail service decline, offering lower fares and better food, while noting much work remains before widespread use.
A New York Gift Show debut features a monumental chess set with bronze abstract pieces nearly five feet tall, mounted on marble bases and needing a 12 foot square board. Priced at $25,000, it targets buyers seeking an ultimate luxury display piece.
Rep. Morris K. Udall calls for delaying a proposed Postal Service bond issue to resolve questions about underwriters and their counsel. As chairman of the House postal service subcommittee, Udall warns against corporate or crony politics replacing congressional oversight. The public and press urge further review before bonds are issued.
A chest from an 18th century Spanish vessel sunk off Florida yielded sail makers' needles instead of expected silver. The find, though disappointing to Doubloon Salvage Co. stockholders, offers insight into daily life of the era through everyday artifacts.
The Medina County Gazette analyzes the Ripon Society as a splinter group still pressing for a Republican shift left. It notes their past opposition to Nixon and recent pro Nixon China outreach, while predicting Senate losses for 1972 based on a Ripon Forum preview. The piece questions their conclusions and highlights tensions within Republican strategy.
College dorm life brings emotional adjustments and practical tips for harmony. Counselor Ellen Walters urges flexibility, warns against expecting a mirror image, and offers rules such as shared groceries, rotating chores, and scheduled shower hours to prevent conflicts.
A court upheld an insurer’s policy requirement of visible marks for burglary losses. It held that gaps in coverage may exist if a car is unlocked or the loss occurs with no obvious entry signs. The judge noted the term visible means able to be seen, not necessarily seen without aid.
The Ripon Society analyzes Republican prospects for the 1972 primaries, highlighting Senators Jordan Smith Curtis Thurmond Slatfield and McCloskey as vulnerables or potential factors. The piece contrasts its optimistic and critical views and notes internal disarray after Lindsay's departure to the Democrats.
Column argues that without rival candidates democracy weakens. It compares South Vietnam’s unopposed president to a potential U.S. scenario and urges a constitutional backup plan for selecting a president if no volunteers emerge.
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