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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1973
Page
3
In Saigon and Hanoi, Viet Cong and Saigon negotiators pledged swift progress toward organizing free elections in the South, outlining a plan to create a reconciliation council in Saigon per the Vietnam peace treaty.
World money markets watched the dollar after a day of hectic dealing that saw the currency fall Tuesday as speculators likely sold dollars. Bankers noted central banks absorbing dollars, with the Bundesbank buying a record 1.5 billion dollars in under three hours. European markets including Paris Brussels Amsterdam and London fell before a modest late-day rebound.
A 24 hour Protestant strike halted normal life across Belfast and surrounding areas. Electricity workers left eight hours early plunging zones into darkness. Buses milk deliveries and schools were disrupted while pickets gathered at Harland and Wolff shipyards amid protests over arrests under anti-terrorism laws.
A freight train struck a school bus carrying 23 children returning from farms and ranches near Littlefield Texas. Seven pupils died and the rest, including the driver Artis Ray Johnson, were injured as warning signals reportedly operated. Police said the crossing lights and bells were functioning at the time and the driver did not see the train.
The Justice Department called broad absolute immunity for reporters unwise and warned Congress against enacting a law to require testimony in federal, state, or local proceedings. Assistant Attorney General Roger Cramton said such a measure would encroach on state constitutional powers and noted the administration's opposition to extending journalist privilege.
Militant Indians clashed with riot-equipped police for over an hour in Custer South Dakota. Twenty seven arrests and eight injuries were reported as Molotov devices set the Chamber of Commerce building ablaze across from the courthouse. AIM members sought to push manslaughter charges up to murder in the stabbing death of an Indian.
Granger Township trustees named Norman Pfaller to the Township Zoning Board and oe Krueger to the Zoning Appeals Board. Bids for 1973 road work were opened from Lang Excavating Dave Aikman Co Medina Supply and Lytle Construction Inc with varied rates for limestone stone and asphalt work. Neal Sylvester said orders will be placed by need and proximity. no salt bids were accepted as they exceeded county rates. Bethel Associates discussed development plans and trustees outlined Granger’s future direction. Budgeting for 1973 was set at 114 785.29 dollars.
John Dye of Lance & Co proposed a one policy insurance plan for the Westfield Township building and equipment. He urged higher liability and better mobile equipment coverage and advised leaving the assessment mutual. Clerk Sherrod Duecker noted January zoning permits and two violations, plus Schloss Paving won Interstate 76 north paving contract and will stay based in the township through October.
The Brunswick League of Fine Arts holds a floral themed meeting on Monday Feb 12 at 7 30 p m in the Old Phoenix Bank basement. Eva Robinson demonstrates flower arranging and designs a scene for custom floral work. A workshop follows. members bring media and refreshments are served. Visitors welcome. call Marlene Lade at 225 3302 for details.
Phillip Hatfield 22 of Medina was repairing a muffler when a northbound vehicle struck his car on Lake Road. The impact rolled the car onto his arm. Hatfield and the other driver Daniel Van Kannel 17 of Chippewa Lake were treated and released. Van Kannel cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance.
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