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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
1
Medina Countians reject raising the Social Security payroll tax to cover deficits. 23 ballots urged funding from general revenues, with several calls to cut defense spending to bolster Social Security and end the program entirely by 10 ballots. All opinions were sent to Congressman Charles Mosher.
President Ford arrives in Madrid for one day of talks with Generalissimo Franco on renewal of U.S. use of the Rota naval base and three Air Force bases. Franco, 82, welcomes Ford with ceremonial honors as both seek a security treaty and possible reductions in U.S. forces in Spain amid NATO tensions.
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires all 1975 license plate stickers to be displayed in the lower right corner by midnight tonight. Authorities remind motorists to comply to avoid penalties.
Washington reports that DEA administrator John R. Bartels was ousted on orders of Attorney General Edward Levi to replace leadership. Bartels clashed within the Justice Department and drew Senate criticism, with his opposition to decriminalizing marijuana gaining public attention after DEA counsel Miller opposed a bill to treat possession for personal use as a civil offense.
Brunswick officials announce Hadcock Road will be closed to through traffic Monday through Wednesday for resurfacing. A two inch blade mix will be laid. The project precedes a planned federally funded concrete paving next year.
One Medina countian sustained visible injuries in nine accidents reported Friday by the State Highway Patrol. John C. Weisman, 23, of Hinckley, was treated and released at Medina Community Hospital after a one car crash on CR 17 north of Route 303 when he lost control, left the road, and hit a utility pole and mailbox.
All state liquor stores in counties holding primary elections Tuesday June 3 will be closed. In areas with primaries permit holders may sell only 3.2 percent beer from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Special elections allow all legal sales.
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, after years of sharp battles with reporters, lauds the news media as the public servant’s best friend. He invites reporters into his office and defends freedom of the press, declaring it the salvation of America despite past friction and campaign months.
Governor Rhodes defends open meetings and the press in a wide ranging interview. He says public life requires media scrutiny and notes the news media is essential to revealing energy and ethics issues. Rhodes warns against overconfidence and links favorable coverage to accountability amid Gilligan era indictments.
Tom Clough of Redding says he may frame his $4 income tax rebate because cashing it would cost about $3 in gas. He has no bank account and has not cashed the federal check, noting a 100 mile round trip to Weaverville.
UPI reports from Princeton New York that despite not running Senator Edward M Kennedy remains the favorite of Democrats. In a May 25 sample of 676 Democrats Kennedy leads Jackson Muskie and Wallace by margins around 70 percent to 22 24 percent in several head to head matchups. Independents show smaller but similar leads.
The Ohio Bureau of Employment Services reports April statewide unemployment at 9 percent. Medina County shows 8.2 percent, among rural counties with the lowest rate. Adams County tops at 23.9 percent, with Ashland 7.6, Cuyahoga 7.8, Lorain 9.1, Summit 8.6, and Wayne 7.6 percent.
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