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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1972
Page
2
The editorial endorses Barry Muha as a strong candidate for Medina County Parks Director but criticizes hiring before acquiring parkland. It argues against funding an administrator with the county lacking land, warns of potential federal funding cuts, and urges prioritizing land acquisition for future administration and public greenery.
The article recalls Sen. Eugene McCarthy’s push for disclosure of CIA finances and operations. It notes the budget remains concealed within other appropriations, with only fragmentary hints available and watchdogs limited in access. Nedzi of Michigan urges more public information, arguing that greater transparency, while keeping national security intact, would serve the public interest.
The new U S Postal Service, nine months after replacing the Post Office Department, faces a rising mail burden while management is revived for efficiency. Officials warn major improvements are still a couple of years away, but a modest positive trend would be welcome.
An executive of Ultrasonic Systems in Farmingdale Long Island has patented a laboratory model for a man made vibrating slope. Panels shimmy with ultrasonic vibration to create a near frictionless surface for skiers. Real ski buffs may still chase real snow when weather cooperates.
A new public collection of Lehman papers documents Herbert H. Lehman’s career as New York governor and U S senator, with notes on his Boxer dog collection and his role introducing the breed to the United States. The materials illuminate his character and activities across a long career.
Medina County Gazette published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 685 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio 44256. Rates listed for mail subscriptions and single copies. Contact numbers provided for the office and Brunswick office.
Ralph de Toledano weighs John Ashbrook as a Republican presidential hopeful. He notes Ashbrook’s anti-Communist stance and conservative appeal but argues the nomination likely remains in Nixon’s control, with limited impact in New Hampshire and Florida. The piece warns conservatives to target viable congressional and Senate races instead.
Washington reports a Jan 24 transition plan with John Mitchell taking the reins of the Nixon campaign and Richard Kleindienst becoming attorney general. The shift ends a White House push to keep Kleindienst or promote Ehrlichman or MacGregor, while Laird lobbies for Robert Seamans as deputy defense secretary. Agnew’s fate as running mate hangs, with debate over electability and state leverage.
Dick West jokes about turning river pollution into film making prove a satirical take on environmental waste. He envisions a pollutaroid water camera to document underwater scenes and mock vanity ads featuring Jacques Cousteau.
Joseph L. Moore of Lexington, a 49 year old inventor, questions litter on highways and introduces a drum driven machine with grabbing prongs to pick up bottles cans and paper. The 47 inch diameter drum with 400 spring loaded prongs sits in a hopper and claims 96 percent pickup at five miles per hour, replacing fifteen workers per ten foot swath.
Minute Message notes two workmen reuniting and a critique of modern attitudes toward work. It argues that government welfare undermines responsibility while urging that work and skill drive living standards, citing Emerson, Ralph Lyne, and August Heckscher.
The Medina County Welfare Department thanks donors for the Christmas Fund. Many schools and groups contributed directly or via the department enabling food and clothing for families, often with a turkey and sometimes money. A comfortable balance remains for emergencies in coming months.
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