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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1975
Page
2
The Ohio House advanced a 10.7 billion dollar budget after a lengthy behind closed doors drafting period. Democrats controlled the final amendments and floor action while Republicans argued the process was fixed. A printed amendment list underscored the mechanical procedure.
The piece notes Republicans shout graphs at Democrats during a marathon budget debate with infighting and theater. It criticizes anti business amendments and party tactics while urging better fiscal reporting and minority input as state lawmakers push toward a written budget.
The Medina editorial page asks readers if Congress should pass a National Health Insurance Law. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye promotes a resolution urging enactment for all U S residents, while Rep. Philip M. Crane argues against nationalized medicine citing failures of Britain and Europe. Completed ballots go to the Opinion Editor. submissions forwarded to Sen. John Glenn.
Obituary notices list Doris Frazier Wertz 72 of Willowood Brunswick died Saturday in Grace Hospital Brooklyn born Seville long time Medina County resident survived by daughter Lois Taus and sister Pauline Wheeler burial in Seville Mound Hill with Waite and Son. Also Frances Fosa 78 Brunswick died in Southwest General Hospital Berea survived by three daughters and six grandchildren funeral arrangements at Carlson Brunswick with services at St Vladimir Cleveland burial Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. A Malta or Parma area note references Mrs Pearl Hood Plants age 84 Tampa died after living in Medina. funeral details pending.
Jake Reinerts, longtime Ohio Edison lineman and crew foreman for 27 years, now leads Coordinator of Skills Training. He designs intensive safety and practical skill programs for linemen to improve climbing, tool handling, and field efficiency, ensuring dependable electric service.
On May 17 Medina Hospital admitted Phyllis J. Oakes Brunswick Minnie D Fricke Valley City Beatrice L Lynn Brunswick. Discharges included Michael Stricklett Verne LaRue Walters Robert T Stalnaker Mark A Imhoff Rosemary B Carey Dorothy R Boggs Geraldine J Blackwell Bryan W Bergenstein Jennie R Sager Peter W Nielsen Diana F Queberg Virginia E Schuster Jenine E Hotchkiss Hugh V Gahan Kimberly J Jones Howard C Bell Marlene S apes and baby girl June A Henry and baby girl. On May 18 admitted Florence K Borden Medina Susan Barshc Sharon Center Marie A Tietz Hinckley Howard M Gross Medina Rose M Gardner Chippewa ake Maya D Parsons Columbia Station Cheryl R Bowling West Salem John A Nasca Parma Heights Marilyn R Binckley Lodi. Birth reported: Boy to Mr and Mrs David L Canfield Lodi. Discharges included Elmer May Jacqueline A Margo.
Half the crew of the 10000 ton Mayaguez began returning home from Singapore with 1000 dollar bonuses. New sailors replace departing ones as the ship sails toward Hong Kong for a 1200 mile run. Some crew choose free flights offered by Sea Land and Pan American Airways to Manila Tokyo and the West Coast with others set to fly to San Francisco after delays in pay.
Twenty inmates at the maximum security Lucasville prison attempted a mass breakout late Sunday night. One escapee was shot and killed, three wounded, and another possibly escaped. A second escapee outside the walls was wounded, as were two of 18 others captured. Communications with the facility were down after severed phone lines. 50 to 60 guards and supervisory personnel were on duty.
President Ford voiced concern over American casualties from the Mayaguez operation, reporting 5 dead 16 missing and 70 to 80 wounded. He praised Marines airmen and sailors for rescuing the crew and the merchant ship in the Gulf of Siam. The president urged determination as allies and enemies watched the outcome.
Thousands join separate Boston rallies over busing. NAACP commemorates a 21 year old Supreme Court ruling on desegregation while ROAR hosts its first national convention. Speakers praise Judge Garrity's desegregation order as protesters fill streets.
UPI reports Judge Don J. Young divided the Kent State civil case into two parts. The 12 jurors will first rule on whether 52 state officials face damages, with a separate hearing to set amounts if the panel finds liability. The suit, filed by parents of four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970, names Governor Rhodes and about 50 defendants as individuals rather than officials.
Forecast calls for mostly sunny and warm conditions through today and Tuesday. Highs in the low to mid 80s with a 10 percent chance of rain today and about 20 percent on Tuesday. Winds expected from the south to southwest at 10 to 18 mph today and 6 to 12 mph tonight. Temperatures run 61 at dawn, 87 humidity at 7 am, and zero total precipitation reported for Sunday.
Almanac notes May 19 as the 139th day of 1975 with 226 to follow. Highlights include John Hopkins born 1795, 1945 Tokyo air raid by B 29s, 1964 Moscow embassy microphones, 1974 Giscard d Estaing elected France president, and a white day thought on consistency.
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