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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1971
Page
2
The Gazette notes Medina County will spend about 30 million dollars on local governments and schools in 1972 paid by property and real estate taxes. Hundreds of candidates run for office on November 2, with registration deadline September 22 and sign up days September 17, 18 and 22.
The piece reviews how New York City mayors fared in seeking higher office. It cites DeWitt Clinton and Grover Cleveland as rare successes, notes Hoffman’s limited governorship, and suggests Lindsay could have a path to the vice presidency rather than the presidency. It ends with the reminder that vice presidents can ascend to the presidency.
The 1970 census shows 9,712,000 Americans living on farms, 4.8 percent of the population, down from 8.7 percent a decade earlier. The drop reflects migration to urban areas and raises concerns about rural livelihoods and appeal.
Thirteen religious agencies including the National Coalition of American Nuns and the National Council of Churches filed briefs challenging the death penalty. The action signals broad religious opposition to legalized execution as the Supreme Court considers four cases.
At 22 Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics is praised for skill and potential but grapples with fame and questions on race and war. The essay contrasts youth optimism with the need to separate opinion from solutions and reflects on maturity and self restraint.
Medina County Gazette published daily except Sundays and holidays by Medina County Publications Inc. at 885 West Liberty Street Medina Ohio 44256. Rates and mail subs listed with prices for various terms. Publisher Arthur O Hudnutt managing editor Mike Dungsen and GM Stuart A Borden.
In Phoenix Arizona leaders and businessmen weigh Phase Two of the Nixon freeze. They favor extended curbs with hardship adjustments, while labor groups urge broader measures. Retailers and pros cite wartime urgency, and politicians forecast varying timelines, with few demands for a full laissez faire revival.
Tuition at private colleges can reach 5000 dollars per year and public universities have introduced tuition fees. For families earning 12000 to 15000 dollars, sending children to college is strenuous, especially with multiple children. Junior colleges offer a more affordable path with commuter study and lower fees.
A collage of light stories from small towns includes a wife hearing a baby’s birth via a flawless phone line, a misread airplane seating tale and a laryngitis comeback at a Mississippian operetta. The column blends humor with snippets from readers and quotes on inflation and higher education funding.
The National Wildlife Federation reports 1971 EQ Indexes decline or stall across air water wildlife and timber sectors. Air pollution remains the top problem, industry and autos blamed. water quality holds but stagnant. wildlife habitats shrink with 101 species endangered. timber index up slightly but uncertain amid cutting and disease.
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