Ruling upholds interest allocation case against state
A long running suit by lawmakers and the Ohio Contractors Association challenged the treasurer and auditor over investing unused Ohio DOT revenues and crediting interest to the general fund. Judge Gillie ruled for the plaintiffs, giving two years to reorder, potentially shifting about $20 million to the transportation department and away from general revenue.
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Logan
Harry L. Armstrong
Athens
Claire M. Ball Jr
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
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Attorney General's Office
Torest
Carter to propose immigration reform plan
The article notes the president plans to introduce a reform package including an improved national ID system. Public opinion is split with 45 percent in favor and 50 percent opposed to such a law, while 7 percent want more legal immigration and 37 percent prefer keeping current levels amid high unemployment.
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Jimmy Carter
Legal
U.S
Will Rogers on Notes to Mexico in 1925
Will Rogers jokes about the U.S. secretary of state sending notes to Mexico and the idea of who to send a note to next. He quips that Mexico sends workers here while America sends workers there, reflecting early 20th century cross border labor themes.
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Mexico
Washington
Small society pushes limits on illegal hiring
An Avalon Texas farmer opposed a law banning employment of illegal aliens citing local cotton gin needs. The piece cites a Washington group projection that illegal immigration may rise by 2000 and lists immigrant origins. a city taxes debate and a voter survey question are noted.
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Avalon
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Letters and Local Notices From The Messenger
Recycling appeal from Athens center seeks help as materials back up for months. Letter argues for a full time manager and warns city funds are misallocated. Also includes discussion on teachers contracts and a fire department commendation for cleaning debris after a disaster.
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Athens Recycling Center
Westside Environmental Center
Los Angeles
Athens
Charley Moore
Ford
Lincoln-Mercury
Ee City
Are Electric Utilities Now Too Powerful
The article argues utilities profit from excess capacity, claiming Ohio evaluators show 8 to 10 percent returns with more invested than needed. DP&L seeks a 28.3 million rate increase while supporters say future planning justifies it as gas-to-electrician shifts loom.
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Sweet
Dp&l
PACO
C. Luther Heckman
Dayton
PUCO
HEW Medicare figures misread. AMA raises alarm
Washington commentary questions a Health, Education and Welfare release claiming 400 doctors earned over 100000 in Medicare in 1975 with 16 over 250000. The piece notes many errors in identifying individuals, cites AMA inquiries, and argues the press bears responsibility for spreading misinterpretation and eroding credibility.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Joe
Can Business Be Confident in Carter
Washington tale questions if Carter can win business confidence with a balanced budget vow and no wage price controls. Advisors discuss trust, predictability, and potential tax cuts as corporate skeptics monitor policy for inflation risk and further controls.
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Carter
Washington
Charles L. Schultze
Schultze
White House
Bert Lance
Lance
Carter shifts stance on business ties described as Nixon Ford echo
The report suggests President Carter is moving away from traditional Democratic expansionist policy to focus on business relations, echoing the Nixon Ford approach. It notes Carter spoke heatedly about his broader strategy amid this shift.
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