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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
7
On the main page this week, Rittman clubs share Christmas activities while a quiet charity, the Hauenstein cold weather clothing fund, aids needy children. Started by Superintendent William Hauenstein, it relies on anonymous donors to supply boots jackets gloves and caps. replenishment flows quickly when funds run low.
Our column on drug use in Rittman drew strong responses with officials agreeing that use is minimal. Revised estimates show five addicts and 15 to 20 occasional users, mostly marijuana smokers, yet the problem remains under control due to public cooperation and a restrained approach to troubled youth.
A reader laments limited Rittman News coverage and pushes for more reporting on local wrestling and other sports. The letter notes December 16 at Rittman High and December 18 at Smithville as standout events, and criticizes the Wooster paper for better coverage.
J Hershberger thanks the Rittman Press for best coverage of the Sprinsteen Hershberger wedding. Six other area papers carried notices, but Rittman Press led in accuracy and tone.
Mary K Miller, 50, writes a playful Christmas note to Santa asking for a Baby Tender Love and a wagon for her three month old baby brother Richard. She promises to leave treats on the table and signs with love to Mary and Richard.
A child writes to Santa asking for many gifts including lipstick an inch worm sunglasses an umbrella a show man and a puppy for Jenny. The letter closes with love from Michelle Pohi.
A meditation on Henry Ward Longfellow and the Christmas Bells poem. Tragedy in his personal life and the Civil War test his faith, yet the bell chimes affirm that God is not dead and that peace on earth endures through hardship. The poem ends with renewed hope and resolve.
Washington readers are reminded that the Daily Digest in the Congressional Record summarizes daily activities. A November 30 1971 election reform bill amendment barred involuntary union dues for political activity but retains loopholes for registration and get out the vote campaigns affecting union families.
The text explains how a driver can be found guilty in criminal court and not liable in civil court, or liable in civil court and not criminally charged, detailing the beyond reasonable doubt standard versus preponderance of evidence and doctrines like contributory negligence. It then shifts to notices about an estate administration in Ohio and discusses political action by unions, campaign spending reforms, and legislative debate.
Halloran states the eight year education eligibility period starts June 1 1966 for those discharged before that date and under conditions other than dishonorable. Veterans must serve 181 days or more after January 31 1955 with active duty for training not counted. Contact VA or veterans service groups for details.
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