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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1975
Page
2
Mary Childs sought her month old baby believed stolen by nurse Norma Armistead after a judge allowed a potential return if parental proof is shown. The trial follows Armistead’s arrest for stabbing a pregnant woman and severing the infant from the victim.
President Ford closed his NATO summit trip in Brussels with a firm pledge that the United States remains true to its commitments. He met with Prime Minister Harold Wilson for a 70 minute breakfast and then continued with closed door consultations. Ford reiterated that U S forces will stay on station in NATO and urged unqualified participation from all allied nations.
U.S. District Judge Robert Denney permanently bars implementation of proposed nationwide meat grading standards after reviewing extensive testimony and exhibits. He said consumer interests weighed heavily in denying the rule change and noted a possible appeal decision could come by the weekend.
Washington reports that 1975 harvest prospects improved as warm weather allowed farmers to advance. By May 25 corn planting reached 90 percent versus 79 percent normal and 75 percent last year. Soybeans were 50 percent planted, sorghum 55 percent, while spring wheat lagged in five states.
Case Institute of Technology professors Yoh-Han Pao and Paul C Claspy report a laser excited photoacoustic gas detector that could outperform trained dogs in locating hidden explosives. Field tests are planned with two year commercialization expected. The device may also detect trace PVC in plants and monitor explosive anesthetic gas in operating rooms.
A cloudy pattern brings showers and thundershowers likely today tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Highs reach mid to upper 70s today and mid to lower 70s Saturday, lows 60 to 65 tonight. Precipitation chances 60 percent today, 70 percent tonight and Saturday. Winds southerly to southwesterly 10 to 15 mph.
May 30, 1975 marks the 150th day of the year with the moon waning. Notable items include Cornelia Otis Skinner born May 30, 1901, Clint Walker’s 48th birthday, and historical events such as Joan of Arc’s execution in 1431 and the 1937 Republic Steel strike violence. A.M. thought quotes from Moliere are noted.
United Press International reports the Commerce Department’s leading indicators jumped last month, signaling the 19 month recession may have bottomed. James Pate, the department’s chief economist, called the surge encouraging and broadly consistent with other signs of recovery.
The $3.5 million Brunswick bond on the June 3 ballot would fund additions to West House and a 600-student middle school at Center Road, plus a central kitchen. The board says taxes would not rise, projecting mills to remain level through growth and valuation. If defeated, homeowners could see a 3.76 mill decrease in 1977 taxes.
Columbus Bureau reports State Rep. William G. Batchelder joined most Republicans in opposing a bill authorizing emergency certification for food stamp applicants. The Democrat sponsored measure passed 58 to 33 and requires 24 hour certification for those eligible by income and in urgent need, with a substantiated personal reference. The bill aligns state law with federal guidelines and sets 30 day approval for non emergency cases. Batchelder also backed a joint recreation district bill and opposed a pole flag rights of way bill. Senate approved stronger powers of attorney provisions.
Columbus Ohio State Highway Patrol Ptl Albert S Smolko of the Medina post received a certificate of recognition for effective CPR on April 20 when he treated a child on I-71. Smolko, with the patrol since 1959, previously earned Outstanding Patrolman of the Year at Medina in 1968.
Bernice Irene Sprankle Huffman, 67, of Parma Heights died Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital Cleveland. She was the widow of Al Huffman and survived by nephew William Huffman of Hinckley. Services Saturday 10 a.m. at Schuster Straker Funeral Home Parma. burial in Spring Grove Medina. Graveside service yesterday for infant Nichole Melanie Johnson.
May admissions list includes Marlene Bragg Brunswick Matthew Cameron Brunswick Velma Winebrenner Medina Kenneth Kirchner Medina Ralph High Seville Barbara OBrien Medina Shirley Pendleton Grafton Velma Hellopeter Medina Alvin Pellshaw Brunswick and others. Births report a baby girl for Benchich and a baby girl for Carper. Discharges include multiple patients and babies such as Deborah Emrick and baby, Debra Grove, Rose Grumbling and baby boy, and Joseph Wade.
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