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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1972
Page
4
An editorial summary notes Senator Harris and Senator McGovern at the Democratic National Convention arguing to tax the rich and redistribute wealth. It warns that heavy taxation could cripple production and trigger massive unemployment while praising populist themes echoed by Harris.
In the trial in Israel the hijacker penalty and legality of shooting in midair are debated as paratroopers and hijackers clash on a jet. Similar incidents in San Francisco and Saigon highlight lethal risks. Emphasis shifts from punishment to passenger protection and airport security enhancements. Poland limits hand baggage to bolster prevention.
President Nixon maintains balance with shipments to China and the Soviet Union. The Soviet deal covers 750 million dollars in wheat and feed grains over three years, while China receives a license for 10 Boeing 707s. Negotiations aim at long term trade and debt settlements, with broader economic and diplomatic impacts ahead of Paris talks.
A parent and child discuss space, with a 5 year old asking how far the moon is. The dialogue covers distance in miles and months, illustrating a child’s evolving grasp of large numbers and time while noting the cold night air.
Ralph de Toledano surveys a shifting U.S. political scene where McGovern’s post convention stance weakens as New Politics factions push staff power over leadership. AFL-CIO chief George Meany edge plans no endorsement, reshaping labor support and treasury use for the campaign.
Charles Bartlett finds in York County a range of Democrats defecting from McGovern toward Nixon. A Hanover agent, an ex Marine, a 42 year old store manager, a York nurse, a black janitor, a York sales executive, and a dairy manager’s wife all voice support for Nixon citing security, leadership, or dissatisfaction with McGovern. About eight Democrats are described across two days of polling.
In Washington, Jack Valenti decries LBJ's exclusion from Democratic telethons and conventions. The piece probes whether the Johnson eclipse is deliberate or accidental, noting voter sentiment in York County and the rise of a new Democratic mood while Kennedy looms as a potential party healer.
Librarian notes highlight Carl Nickel's watercolor guide, Billy Graham's Armageddon prophecy in a November book, Victoria Holt's On the Night of the Seventh Moon set in 1800s Germany, Edwin Way Teale nature photographs, and a library fund gift in memory of Novelle Ferguson. Yerby’s The Girl from Storyville slated for September. University presses face financial crises due to cuts and rising costs.
Medina County Gazette published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 885 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio 44256. Rates list 10 cent single copy 60 cents a week and mail options for 12 months 26 dollars 6 months 13 dollars. Serviceman and college student 14.40 a year. Publisher Arthur D Hudnutt Managing Editor Mike Dunglen General Manager Stuart A Borden. Telephone numbers provided.
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