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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1978
Page
4
In a reflective tribute, critics note Charlie Chaplin died on Christmas Day at 88. His silent films of the 1910s and 1920s made him the world’s most famous figure, with Will Rogers saying Chaplin surpassed Garbo in recognition. His comedy sprang from grave situations and remains influential beyond death.
The Reed family of San Diego faces an unfolding welfare paradox as Linda and Howard Reed pursue divorce to circumvent eligibility rules for Medicare and Medicaid. A jobholder wife while Howard needs kidney dialysis exposes policy flaws central to welfare reform debates in Washington.
The Toledo Blade argues that despite grim finances, Ohio’s school funding gap may spur decisive action. It notes constitutional mandates, rising local taxes, and recent rulings finding aid distribution unfair, identifying school financing as the General Assembly’s top challenge.
A UPI column notes the U.S. Board on Geographic Names delaying Denali name change for Mt. McKinley. It jokes about trading names with Hoover and Everest, proposes various swaps including Mt Hoover and Boulder Hill, and even a new dam name on the Ohio River.
President Carter names stimulating the economy as his top domestic goal for 1978. He plans a 25 billion tax cut with two thirds to individuals and one third to business, likely effective Oct. 1, and pushes energy policy and broader reforms through Congress. The package aims to revive investment, reduce unemployment, and ease inflationary pressures amid global tensions.
The piece notes Edward Koch must curb the city budget and challenge powerful municipal unions to avert bankruptcy. It argues federal aid hinges on trimming bureaucracy and boosting productivity while addressing high pay in sanitation and other departments.
Ralph de Toledano argues New York faces dire issues from wasteful spending to failing higher education and welfare costs. He blames frequent union demands, ineffective leadership, and business flight for rising taxes and service cuts. He portrays Mayor Koch as facing sleepless nights amid financial strain.
A write-off crackdown on business lunches spurs a menu mail-in campaign. The Cestional Restaurant Association backs protests against Carter's tax deduction limits. Critics argue half the deduction would curb business meal spending.
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