Ohio Probe Finds Widespread Abuse in 27 Mental Hospitals
The state investigation into 29 Ohio mental institutions highlights Toledo Mental Health Center and Hawthornden State Hospital with stark findings. Allegations include a doctor's socializing with young male patients, alcohol and drug use, theft from patients, and sexual misconduct. Reports note overmedication, undeclared deaths, incomplete autopsy records, and aides trained to beat patients without marks. Officials reject coverup claims while stating many issues are being corrected.
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Ford aides face pressure as vp pick debate heats up
In Kansas City Ford aides resist previewing his running mate despite GOP unrest over possible choices. Mississippi chair Clarke Reed warns against liberal picks while Maine's John Linnell threatens to withhold support unless Connelly is excluded. Ronald Reagan backer John Sears cites pressure for advance disclosure. Platform committee approves women’s rights amendment by 57 to 47 as convention work continues.
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GOP Platform Committee Backs ERA Opposed Abortion Debate
The Republican Platform Committee approved endorsing the Equal Rights Amendment after earlier opposition and faces pressure on defense and foreign policy. Delegates prepare a draft for the convention opening Monday withPrint deadline set. The document also endorses life rights, tax relief ideas, and reforms to welfare while debating education funding, school prayer, and gun laws.
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11 Workers Die in Refinery Explosion at Tenneco
In Chalmette Louisiana a 30 story tower at the Tenneco Oil refinery exploded injuring and killing multiple workers. Authorities fear two more are dead and search teams comb the wreckage through the night. The tower housed by Delta Field Erection Co. workers was part of a refinery complex along the Mississippi River. No cause is yet confirmed though welding and possible gas leaks are considered.
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Chalmette General
Rhodes Sets New Medicaid Probe in Ohio
Governor James A. Rhodes moves to expand the Nursing Home Commission into a full Medicaid investigation after bypassing a Democratic chair and clashing with Mallory over agenda control. Rhodes vows to get to the bottom of the Medicaid problem amid legislative tensions.
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Hays Quits Race Amid Payoff Scandal Fallout
EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio AP Rep Wayne L Hays 65 withdraws as candidate for re election in the wake of a payroll sex scandal with Elizabeth Ray The 14 term Democrat and former House Administration chair leaves office when his term ends in January The move follows public admission of false statements about the Ray affair and comes as Hays seeks to avoid giving her further publicity.
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Elizabeth Ray
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Liberty Torch Arrives in Athens for Bicentennial Run
A 30 member Liberty Torch relay team reached Athens on Thursday morning for a proclamation near the Courthouse marking the last leg of their nationwide Bicentennial journey. The event occurred as part of regional festivities surrounding the long relay.
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Is This Conservation or Profit Motive?
An analysis argues investor owned power firms frame conservation as a temporary step to growth and wastefulness, while bills rise for consumers. The piece critiques utility industry rhetoric and questions long term efficiency.
Dissidents blamed for four week coal strike action
A United Mine Workers International Executive Board member in Charleston West Virginia says dissidents led the four week strike that idled most U S coal mines aiming to destroy the union.
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Weather outlook shows showers and warmer weekend
Mostly cloudy conditions persist with a chance of thundershowers tonight and showers Saturday. Lows tonight mid to low 60s with highs Saturday in the low 80s.
Piqua Eliminated by Maynard in Legion Baseball Tourney
Maynard eliminated Piqua this morning to advance to the championship game in the American Legion baseball tournament here. An earlier story on Page 11 noted the development as it occurred amid regional play. Details of Pact Awaited in Cleveland AP report states United Rubber Workers on strike 115 days await word on benefits in the costly offer this year.
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Maynard
American Legion
Cleveland
United Rubber Workers
Ugandan President Amin Challenged to Parachute Duel
Danish journalist Jens Thomsen, 51, says he has formally challenged Ugandan President Idi Amin to a pistol duel while hanging from parachutes. Thomsen says Amin insulted him during a July 5 phone call after the Entebbe raid and vows to settle the matter in combat.
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