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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1976
Page
9
Ohioans for Utility Reform has cleared a hurdle with 378000 signatures for four ballot measures including a nuclear safety amendment requiring safety systems approval before new plants. The package also seeks a guaranteed lifeline rate and a consumer voice group while simplifying initiative rules.
Ohio Lottery Executive Director Gerald Patronite denies rumors that workers have organized crime ties and vows to review backgrounds of hires prior to his tenure. Lawmakers urged a state patrol probe after alleging 19 employees had serious convictions or crime links, while Patronite insists the system remains secure with strong counterfeit ticket safeguards.
Ohio grocers kept July prices steady with an average market basket of 19.49 across 16 items in 17 cities, down two cents from June while coffee spiked eight percent. Strawberries 55 cents a pint, corn 1.23 per dozen, and potatoes at 1.44 for a 10 pound sack show modest summer shifts. Some cities report coffee cans above six dollars, marking the first month with notable coffee inflation.
The Jacksonville United Methodist Vacation Bible School begins Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Palmer Street United Methodist Church. Sponsored by two local churches, it is open to children ages 4 through high school with crafts Bible lessons and songs. Registration is Thursday 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Led by Rev. Robert McGee and Mrs Frances Sayre.
A new taxi cab service named The City Cab Co will start Monday in Nelsonville and surrounding areas under Henry L. Simms management. Fully insured operation with station at 85 W. Washington phone 753-1686 announced by Mayor Violet Hollenbaugh.
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