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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1979
Page
4
State officials acknowledge confusion as Ohio shifts to a stag gered auto license sales system. In April and May plates are sold as usual but fees reflect the next year’s period. Names A to Z face staggered nine to twelve month charges with delays likely while explanations continue.
The Medina Chamber of Commerce pushes to turn its offices into a community calendar and clearinghouse for local groups and events to reduce scheduling conflicts and boost newcomer access. Few organizations have joined, possibly due to limited awareness. In other news, 125 jobs were lost as Menasha Corp and Medina Anodizing Corp announced plant closures citing financial difficulties. Jaycees honor Madeline Laribee and Dr. Roy Miller as Woman and Man of the Year for service. Medina Police praised for swift vandalism response. Dale McMarlin criticizes school administration for paperwork burdens and staffing strains amid cost-cut measures.
The Gazette invites timely general interest letters under 300 words. Letters must be original and signed with name address and phone. Publication may withhold names for good reasons and edit for length or repetitious content. Libelous or in bad taste material will be refused. Writers should express opinions but maintain good taste.
President of the U S Chamber Richard Lesher calls for a restrained new session. He urges Congress to limit spending curb regulations and enact broad tax cuts to restore economic health while noting the long prior liberal spending trend and the need for sacrifice.
The column argues the federal budget has balanced only nine times since 1960 and Congress must trim excess spending. It urges cutting tax funded perks for lawmakers, reconsidering a costly new Senate office building, and aligning congressional pay with private sector norms to restore public trust and curb inflation.
A letter to the editor argues that public funds come into the city general fund before being allocated to departments. It contends a councilman's claim about parking ticket revenue is misrepresented and explains how appropriations and the city’s finances are managed.
A Medina reader defends affordable tickytacky homes and praises voluntary motherhood and the 1965 Supreme Court ruling. She notes housing spurred growth and Civic Pride, and credits developers and public spaces for Medina’s vitality. Mary Griesinger and Marilyn Pleiman address housing, culture, and reproductive rights with local pride.
The Trustees of Lodi Community Hospital thank area citizens for overwhelming response to Metropolitan Health Planning Corp. efforts to cease acute care operations. MHPC has not rescinded its recommendations but the delay appears favorable. Residents’ concerns influenced MHPC thinking as administration and staff work to improve occupancy and keep the hospital viable.
A Medina reader urges action on snow cleared sidewalks along Weymouth Road and Grant Street. The writer recalls moving here eleven years ago without sidewalks and notes heavy truck traffic concerns and safety for children. The letter ends with a call to the community to turn shuffle into a shovel.
Donors are needed as blood supplies lag behind demand. On February 5, all 17 and 18 year olds will be asked to donate at the school Bloodmobile. The simple, painless procedure helps a patient in need, with no tangible reward beyond the life saved.
Elaine Stewart denounces The Gazette for ongoing persecution while objecting to repeated names and events in the case. Nancy Masi voices concern over page one prominence given to two years of coverage and asks for restraint.
Jean Meyers of Brunswick thanks jurors and patrolmen who aided her after she fell on ice in Medina's municipal parking lot on January 18. She fractured her wrist and head, asks about salting costs to prevent future injuries, and expresses gratitude for the strangers who helped.
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