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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1976
Page
5
Subscriptions are four dollars for one year and seven dollars for two years in Wayne and Medina Counties. In all other counties the rate is six dollars per year.
The 1977 Rittman city council plans to open its agenda with a possible fraud inquiry into the police department prompted by exiting councilman Jerry Whims. A council led probe is urged to address discrepancies in officer check out times and overtime payments, with the aims of restoring trust and transparency.
Raymond J. Grabow, mayor of Warrensville Heights, praises an editorial by Lin Williams warning that big industry and labor, backed by big government, threaten the free enterprise system. He urges more such pieces to alert readers to how small business and labor could be squeezed, altering economic balance.
A policy paper from the Center for Research in Government Policy and Business argues that government policy is undermining the corporate form. It predicts large corporations may disappear or be greatly diminished, with conservatives planning an aggressive anti business push in Chicago.
The piece notes a three month gap between Ford's election and Carter's inauguration as an interregnum not a true suspension of government. Ford continues governing, while Carter studies and forms a cabinet. The calm transition signals stability and world steadiness, a comforting, if leisurely, pause.
A columnist argues U S Steel and other firms raise prices after Carter hints at wage and price controls. The piece cites foreign competition, calls leadership and jawboning weak against global producers, and urges productivity and competitive wages to counter imports. It notes steel, garments, and electronics sectors facing erosion of U.S. market share.
Norwayne High notes sports as a highlight last week with the Bobcats securing their first basketball victory of the season in a Friday game against Dalton.
Ronald Lee Tisher of 130 Rittman Rd will be among 540 graduates at Bowling Green State University fall ceremonies on Saturday December 11 at 10 am in the Grand Ballroom University Union. Dr Russell Nye will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters. The page also notes sports results from Norwayne including basketball and wrestling scores and a hospital tributes to a fan Ron Woodward.
Carol Heidler announces a magic show for December 18 at 2:00 p.m. in Freedlander Theater on the College of Wooster campus. Admission is 25 cents. Coordinated by the Art Center and sponsored by the Women's Civic League, the event features Rev. C Ronald Wilson, a member of the Society of American Magicians. Wilson formerly studied magic in New York City and previously earned local praise for a July 3 act for Wayne Savings and Loan Bank.
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