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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1978
Page
4
Humorist Art Buchwald likens Kentucky Derby horses to modern sports stars who seek big pay and fault the press. He notes horses care little for press and money, race for joy, and never threaten trades or Cadillac stables. He praises horses for dignified conduct and challenges the notion that winning is everything.
The article outlines a looming end to the Medina fire protection contract unless talks between Mayor Gus Eble and Township Trustees reach a settlement. It also covers Montville Two zoning for a 1.4 million tennis club, tax implications for the township and school district, a visit by 10 South Korean wrestlers, political support for Mark Whitfield, concerns about car thefts and fatal crashes, and bike safety advisories linked to CPS safety concerns.
The Gazette invites timely original letters under 300 words signed with name address and phone number. Publication may withhold names for good reasons and may edit or reject libelous or tasteless submissions. Writers should express opinions freely but with good taste.
In Columbus the battle for the 96th Ohio House seat between incumbent Democrat William Hinig of New Philadelphia and challenger Dale Bayer, a former Tuscarawas County AFL CIO leader, shapes labor influence. Bayer pours about 40000 in union cash, aiming to unseat Hinig over union stance on collective bargaining and utility rates. If Hinig wins, labor warns it can curb independence. if Bayer prevails, unions claim greater leverage with other Democrats.
A reader responds to an editorial linking crime to organized syndicates and bomber activity. The writer cites Cleveland as a bombing hub and notes Ohio’s large cities and absence of a statewide crime program, urging passage of Substitute Senate Bill 61 in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Acknowledgments issued to Frank White Ford Tri County Dodge Medina County Gazette Brunswick Board of Education Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Brunswick Auxiliary Police Laurel Square Merchants Association Lance Insurance Co and Mr.
A winter snowfall enriches soil with free ammonia nitrites nitrates and albuminoid ammonia boosting potential yields. Community letters discuss Medina County Fair betting policies and a Loyalty Day Parade thanks, plus lawmakers push S B 61 to empower state wide organized crime investigation with trained agents under the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation.
A reader defends the Equal Rights Amendment against claims of reverse discrimination. The writer argues ERA ratification proves patriotism and would better the country by ensuring equal rights under law and employment, while signaling responsiveness to citizens' needs.
A resident questions highway repair responsibility over a six by six by nine inch crack at the Rt. 42 merge. The note assigns state and Brunswick duties but seeks clarity on ownership and maintenance. The writer complains councilman Tony Flores is hard to reach and asks how long repairs will take and what damages must occur before responsibility is decided.
The Medina Band Parents express gratitude to Mrs. Fogel Mr. and Mrs. Foster Mrs. Gill and Mrs. Phillips for their help in fund raisings and to all who supported their projects. They credit the group with a successful year.
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