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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
4
An editorial congratulates the community for 15 candidates filing petitions for six open seats in November. It urges citizens to study each candidate and stresses the impact of the upcoming election on the city’s government and taxpayers. It also calls on candidates to campaign conscientiously and for those elected to serve responsibly.
In a note to The Rittman Press Mrs. Tennessee Osburn of 122 S Main St Rittman expresses heartfelt thanks for publishing the Calvary Baptist Church pastor's sermon. She wishes God’s blessing on the newspaper and staff.
Notices record two estate appointments for Florence E Britton and Minnie Snyder with executors Samuel Britton and Leland V Musser, both Wayne County, plus a state highway bids notice detailing sealed bids due Aug 31 1971 for multiple parts across Richland Ashland and Wayne counties with bond requirements and rejection rights.
The article summarizes federal protections against housing discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1966 and 1968. It notes that complainants may file in federal court, seek court orders, and obtain damages, or submit complaints to the Department of Housing and Urban Development within 180 days. It also warns against risky behavior at pools, per Liberty Mutual.
The speaker denounces the 1971 budget as a manipulation that hides a large deficit. He cites a 23 billion dollar shortfall for 1972, describes the unified budget conceit with trust fund surpluses, and attacks the Nixon administration for promoting a full employment surplus while inflation rises. Also notes a formal bid invitation from Rittman Ohio for high school parking lot lighting, drainage, and water line work due August 27, 1971.
Lin Williams argues the war on poverty has failed and calls for new ideas and a shift in policy. He notes failures of WIN and casework programs, questions the efficacy of welfare, and suggests job creation, youth hiring, and day-care approaches while acknowledging some poverty will persist. He urges fresh government strategies and renewed willingness to try.
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