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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1975
Page
3
Ford signs a 15 billion bill to aid veterans and Social Security to end a loophole allowing teachers to claim summer unemployment benefits. The language blocks benefits for teachers with contracts ending now and resuming in fall, while funding education benefits for veterans.
Mrs. Mary Kenny hosts eleven Vietnamese refugees in a 20 acre grove in Ocoee sharing hay and oranges while living in a two bedroom trailer without electricity water or toilets. She gives a .22 rifle to a former officer and warns him to shoot if danger arises. The group is moved to Orlando and housed at a hostel pending new sponsors or return to Eglin. Duc says he fears living in America.
South Vietnamese troops reportedly drove Cambodian forces from Poulo Wai, a disputed island near the Mayaguez incident. Cambodians allegedly halted the Mayaguez eight miles off the island before taking the ship to Koh Tang. A State Department notice warns ships to stay clear of the area.
President Ford signed a supplemental $15 billion spending measure to fund overdue education benefits for half a million veterans and $50 checks for 33 million Social Security recipients. The bill funds federal programs through June 30 and authorizes $473 million for 840,000 summer jobs for youths. The Senate approved the measure by voice vote after a delay since May 22 amid House disputes.
United States ambassador to India William Saxbe told 5 147 Ohio State University graduates at Ohio Stadium that many nations are turning against the United States. His son Charles received a juris doctor degree and Saxbe received an honorary Doctor of Laws. He spoke of embassies overseas and a global thirst for American opportunity and visas.
Partly cloudy conditions give way to afternoon and evening storms, increasing late tonight and Sunday. Highs reach the low to mid 80s today and upper 70s to low 80s Sunday with 40 to 70 percent rain chances. Winds SW 10 to 20 mph, humidity around 45 percent this afternoon. Local rainfall about a half inch, sunrise 5 53 a m, sunset 9 02 p m.
Almanac notes June 14 1975 as Flag Day with Mercury Mars and Jupiter visible at dawn and Venus Saturn in evening sky. Birthdays include Harriet Beecher Stowe and Gene Barry. Historical mentions cover 1775 Army creation 1777 Stars and Stripes flag, 1951 McCarthy claim, 1973 Magruder Watergate testimony, plus Cervantes quote.
The 1962 ordinance requires a $5,000 indemnity bond from builders to cover damages or noncompliant work. Ethics board appointments are approved for Lois McPherson Roy Weaver and Ervin Hosky with terms ranging from one to three years. A liquor permit policy change affects RAF Foods and a D-5 license transfer hearing is set for June 20.
Seven Medina county residents were elected to the Northern Ohio Lung Association board of trustees. Named are Ethel Anderson of Medina, A. H. Benson of Lodi, Dr. L. G. Dalheim Medina County health commissioner, W. Richard Lige of Medina, Harvey Warner and Robert West of Wadsworth, and Mrs. Anthony R. Flores of Brunswick. Active members include Russell Horner and Michael Harding of Medina, Mrs. Mary Maynor of Wadsworth, and Mrs. A. R. Walter of Medina.
Chippewa Lake Lions seek entrants aged 14 to 18 from Gloria Glens Chippewa on the Lake Briarwood Beach Westfield and Lafayette Townships. A penny vote system funds eye care for the needy and all contestants join a Fourth of July parade with Miss Chippewa crowned and awarded a crown and rotating trophy. Current entrants include Sandy Cogar 15 Mary Ann Kazimer 16 and Gina Manacapilli 15. contact Dave Houghtaling at The Chippewa Valley Bank for details.
Brunswick issued 33 home permits in May, the same as April, with 12 permits for garages and additions. The city also issued one permit for St. Mark's Lutheran Church's school building valued at $85,000. Total valuation for May homes reached $1,455,450, averaging $44,104 each. By May end, 99 home permits were issued this year, compared with 174 last year and 131 by the end of May two years ago.
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