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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1973
Page
4
The editors argue in favor of a one mill, five year permanent improvement levy for Medina Schools to fund two new high schools and future elementary schools. They claim the levy saves interest, reduces future fiscal woes, and would cost a $30 000 home about $10 in taxes.
Ample debate outlines that the proposed Brunswick junior high would require tax changes in effect, with a 3.2 mill shift offset by no nominal tax rise. The $2.3 million facility would serve a growing district near capacity, costing about $32 yearly for a $30 000 home over 22 years.
Congress plans to hold a May hearing on a federal no fault bill led by Sen. Warren Magnuson and Sen. Philip Hart aimed at floor action by summer. Massachusetts Florida already operate versions while Michigan Connecticut New York and New Jersey inch toward uniformity. New Zealand’s model offers universal injury insurance with no fault requirement and no insurers but could bankrupt the nation.
A humorous reminiscence recalls Uncle Stover, a sorghum farmer near Athens Texas, who builds a roadside stand near a planned reservoir. He balks at shirtless men. a Dallas party tests his modesty as Blanche’s blouse becomes a prop, ending with a topless scandal and a ruined business. The piece closes with a flood and a stubborn supply of molasses.
Federal and local authorities staged coordinated raids across New York and Detroit after 86 drug dealers were indicted. By raid morning 65 suspects had been arrested, including 61 in the New York metro area and four in Detroit, with 16 already jailed on narcotics charges.
Readers may submit timely brief letters for publication. Signatures with address are required though names may be withheld. The publisher may edit delete or refuse libelous or tasteless content and may shorten lengthy or repetitive passages.
The White House press corps has attacked Ronald Ziegler amid Watergate coverage. The author defends Ziegler, criticizes mistreatment by reporters, and argues his role was limited to a spokesman and conduit. He notes prior staff missteps and urges fair treatment until contrary evidence emerges.
Bob Foulds, 28, a civil servant, won the British pipe smoking championship in London. He smoked rough cut tobacco for 121 minutes and 16 seconds to capture a $2,480 prize.
Darwin City Council defeats plan to display works on a toilet wall. Instead the wall will be painted in various colors with a water trickling feature. Mayor Harold Brennan calls the result cool and pleasing.
Medina County Gazette is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 885 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio 44256. Rates include single copy ten cents and mail subscriptions with various yearly prices. Contact numbers listed for Medina and Brunswick offices.
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