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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
2
Two editorial pieces discuss heart disease and the urgency of seeking help during a heart attack. One stresses not delaying aid, the other argues that doctors should lead once in care. Lyndon B. Johnson’s speedy release after a serious attack is debated by experts.
The piece notes Lake Baikal as the deepest lake and a superb body of water, endangered by effluent from a large Russian cellulose plant. It critiques delays in pollution abatement deadlines from 1969 through 1972 while urging Moscow to save the lake.
Backstage at the Paris Opera House before a Bolshoi Ballet performance Rudolf Nureyev stands unseen in the wings while Bolshoi dancers ignore him. The reason may be lingering ill will from his defection or fear of Soviet secret police monitoring on foreign soil. The observation underscores how world culture remains shadowed by politics.
Federal funding supports free legal aid for elderly in need. Senator Cranston calls it a breakthrough in guaranteeing legal services as a basic right, regardless of ability to pay. A Republican administration approves the program run through the National Senior Citizens Law Center in Los Angeles, with pilot efforts in several cities and plans to scale nationwide.
In a dialogue, Governor Ronald Reagan tells Earthquake Council members that a major quake is inevitable and California residents live with danger. He compares tolerating harsh climates elsewhere and argues personal risk is universal, noting one may stay put to cover others.
Medina County Gazette published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 885 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio rates include single copy ten cents and carrier sixty cents a week mail rates listed for one year including serviceman and college student discounts. Arthur D Hudnutt publisher Mike Dungien managing editor Stuart A Borden general manager contact numbers provided.
Ralph de Toledano reviews Vietnam war coverage and argues the Vietnamization strategy remains on track. He contends Hanoi overextended in South Vietnam, Viet Cong losses after Tet, and U S air power enabling negotiations, with Nixon timing favoring a Vietnam peace path. He notes American public has become less alarmed and predicts Hanoi will seek a face-saving withdrawal.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee stalls a mild end the war bill as Chairman Morgan resists intrusion. Nixon aides like Mitchell clash with Colson and Magruder, raising fears for re election cohesion amid staff power struggles. Public campaign finance reports lag, Muskie critiques press conduct, and Indonesia tightens import rules banning Marxist and pornographic content.
Dick West argues toll roads are more than twice as safe as free highways. He credits road design and, more importantly, deterring drunk drivers by toll plazas. He suggests building more toll roads or charging for highways to reduce fatalities, noting toll lanes deter intoxicated driving. He calls for government action.
A collection of library items covers choosing pets, author notes on Root family materials, rare book evaluations at Clarke Historical Library, Ohio Library Association photo contest, and upcoming publications. Highlights include Robert Frost on Writing from Rutgers University Press and William Strunk Jr Elements of Style revisions.
The Gazette states that all letters to the editor must include the writer’s phone number, name, and address. It will not publish the phone number or reveal the name and address if requested, and the telephone number is required to verify letters.
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