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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1978
Page
4
An editorial collection argues against aggressive punishment and urges readers to distinguish between enemies and critics. It cautions leaders to seek measured responses and warns of political backlash from zealots on all sides.
New Costa Rican president Rodrigo Carazo Odio condemns Robert Vesco and bars reentry after Vesco fled eight days before his inauguration. Vesco, indicted in the United States for securities fraud and a 200000 dollar Nixon campaign contribution, faces possible Panama extradition when found.
The Patriotic Front now can openly participate after a 10 year ban on political activity is lifted in Salisbury, as Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe reject the Smith plan. External backing from other African states and Western powers keeps the movement alive while Rhodesia edges toward black majority rule.
In the Martins Ferry Times Leader opinion, a legislator is defined as professional when candidates seek long tenure for influence in Columbus. The piece argues longer sessions and term limits would curb career politics and return public service to ordinary citizens.
The Gazette invites timely brief original letters under 300 words. Signed with name address and phone number, names may be withheld for good reasons. The paper may edit or reject libelous or tasteless letters and remove extraneous repetition. Opinions should be freely expressed with good taste.
President Carter taps Jerry Rafshoon to run communications after a public image review. Officials say the move follows poll slippage and a belief the real story is not reaching the public, with Carter avoiding frequent Washington press conferences in favor of national appearances.
Washington editors say questions remain substantive and he must prevail at the White House. Carter's aides portray him as a born again president adopting an offensive stance, while Rafshoon is expected to add fanfare and help run for re election.
In a Washington column Richard Lesher cites Potemkin village lore to warn that government agencies can be swayed by subsidized testimony. The piece argues officials risk flawed public judgment when powerful interests bankroll favorable witnesses.
Opinion argues against funding for witness participation in agency proceedings and defends public interest representation by elected government bodies. The piece notes agencies exist to represent the public and criticizes the idea of free access for business groups, contrasting with historical Potemkin village references.
The article argues solar energy is clean and renewable but has immense limits. It notes solar needs backup fuels for up to 16 hours daily and compares costs, citing a California 10 MW plant at $125 million and a hypothetical 1000 MW plant at over $12 billion, far above nuclear costs of about $1.5 billion.
Harris survey finds Carter would win if election held today with Ford’s strength eroded, especially in the West. The piece also questions presidential limits and criticizes Sun Day rhetoric, urging cautious energy policy and backing solar use without overstatement.
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