Poston Station Will Bring Big Tax Windfall to Area
The Poston Station upgrades by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric are valued at hundreds of millions, with tax implications for Athens County. Two new 375000 kilowatt units near York Two will boost revenue for Nelsonville York schools and multiple districts when in service mid 1981 and late 1983.
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Poston Station
Athens County
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Con
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Poston
York Two
C&soe
Robert Jones
Nelsonville-York
Athens City
Tri- County Joint Vocational High School
Ruth Seaman
Split GOP rallies behind Ford and Dole for Carter clash
In Kansas City the once divided Republican convention backs Ford and Dole as a strong ticket. Dole calls for a debate with Walter Mondale while Ford urges direct face to face discussions on the issues. Carter, in Plains, Ga, invites Ford to debate. Reagan’s speech later echoes party unity as delegates recall the roll call.
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Middle America
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Robert Dole
Jimmy Carter
Dole
Senate
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Ohio
Ford
Ford challenges Carter to national debate upstages Carter in Georgia
AMERICUS Ga AP President Ford issued a surprise challenge to a nationwide presidential debate during his Republican convention acceptance speech. Carter quickly countered with readiness to debate, signaling the first televised duel since 1960. Carter named Rosalyn Powell to support a potential League of Women Voters panel.
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Ford
Jimmy Carter
Carter
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Ron Nelsen
Jody Powell
Rosalyn
Plains
Powell
League of Women Voters
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Prices Continue To Rise In July Inflation Steady
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose five-tenths of a percent in July the second straight monthly gain. Food costs rose but gasoline medical care and dairy led the increases while year over year inflation reached 5.4 percent. Although energy and services costs climbed workers’ inflation adjusted earnings rose slightly.
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Washington
Labor Department
Dole Seen as Sharp Combatant in Ford Era
Sen. Robert Dole, known for blunt tactics and strong defense of Nixon and the GOP, is named as Ford's running mate. The Kansas senator clashes on budget cuts, food stamps, and grain embargoes while remaining a loyal conservative ally with a long press of service from Kansas legislature to the Senate.
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Ford
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GOP
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Dole
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Republican Party
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Richard M. Nixon
Russell
Kan
Italy
Phyllis Holden
Frank Carlson
William H. Avery
US sends jets as officers' deaths prompt North Korea warning
Two U S squadrons move to Korea after the Panmunjom killings of two American officers. Seoul vows immediate retaliatory steps if North Korea provokes again while Washington tokens caution and warns Pyongyang. U S defense and State Department officials describe the move as a precautionary warning.
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South Korea
United States
Panmunjom
Chung Hee Park
U.S. Defense Department
Okinawa
Korea
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Idaho
Washington
Pentagon
Air Force
North Korea
Henry A. Kissinger
North
Riots blamed on police by Athens student government
An Ohio University student government report blames the Athens Police Department for inciting a downtown crowd into rioting. City officials call the report irresponsible and lacking perspective. Hope and optimism rise in the Federal Hocking School District ahead of next Tuesday's special levy election led by new superintendent Charles Caniford.
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Ohio University
Athens Police Department
Charles Caniford
Dem Leaders Suspicious Peay
Ohio House and Senate leaders scrutinize Gov. Rhodes effort to speak to a joint session of the Democratic legislature on September 14. The report notes political maneuvering surrounding the invitation. Lottery Draw Tonight. Dayton lottery marks its second anniversary with Pot O Gold game tonight and a million dollar prize for one ticket holder.
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Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
House
Senate
Dayton
Ohio Lottery
Weekend Weather Outlook Nearby
Fair night with lows in the lower 60s followed by a sunny hot Saturday. Highs expected in the upper 80s to low 90s with near zero rain chances through Saturday. Details on Page 7.
Inmates Hunger Strike Continues At Lucasville Facility
Ten inmates remained on hunger strike into the second week at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. The protest protests against new visiting restrictions drew attention from prison officials and echoed broader inmate grievances.
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Lucasville, Ohio
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Storm Dottie nudges coast. hurricane watch issued
Tropical storm Dottie veers toward the northeast Florida coast as forecasters issue a hurricane watch from Jacksonville to Cape Hatteras. Rough seas and heavy swells threaten beach erosion along the watch area. Joe Pelisater warns of coastal dangers to residents and visitors.
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Miami
Dottie
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Joe Pelisater
Nest Egg Found After Salvation Army Coat Search
Mrs. James Pascarella said she donated her husband’s coat to the Salvation Army after an auction failed. The outfit concealed $250 for a surprise vacation, and workers spent three tons of clothing over two days before locating the coat and the money. The Pascarellas plan a Sunday vacation departure.
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Youngstown, Ohio
James Pascarella
Salvation Army
Pascaralla
Pascarellas
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