Ohio State Fair opens under cloudy skies in Columbus
The 118th annual State Fair began at 6 a.m. with Gov. John J. Gilligan presiding. Crowds aim to exceed last year’s attendance of 164,538 as Expo 71 features 63,000 exhibits, 100 free attractions, 35 new events, and the Festival of American Folklife. Carpenters headline performances as opening act hopes rise despite overcast weather. Gina Gilligan, seven, receives a stuffed donkey from the governor.
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Department of Development
Matter Of Equity Opens Door To Teacher Pay Rises
Washington officials relax the wage freeze rules, allowing most public school teachers to receive raises if contracts began before August 15 and pay is spread over a 12 month period. Affected about 80 percent of 2.1 million teachers, per the National Education Association. AFL-CIO accuses boards of dragging feet and urges escrow of raises until legal questions are resolved. Meany meets with Woodcock about possible protests. Agnew touts the package with McGovern and Muskie backing.
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Saigon Protester Beaten and Arrested Amid Crisis
In Saigon Tran Tuan Nham a leftist candidate opposed to Thieu and the U.S. was beaten by police during a protest. Police confiscated his campaign poster showing Nixon with a fang and mustache. Nham was carried away after a brief melee. Separately, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces mounted 38 attacks in 24 hours.
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Republicans Propose Two State Budget Levels in Ohio
Ohio Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee unveiled two budget options for tax programs. Level A would use a 1.5 percent sales tax rise and a 3 to 6 percent corporate franchise tax to raise 689 million dollars, while Level B would rely on 1 to 3 percent personal income tax and 3 to 6 percent corporate income tax to yield about 1 billion. Public education spending is not included as it awaits Senate Education Committee action. The leadership will decide which to advance to a floor vote.
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Shaw Defends Budget Proposals For Welfare Funding
Shaw argues the administration can secure funds to run a capable government for two years. Finance Director Harold Hovey says the House passed A and B level budgets are too high and labels the A level the F level. Welfare remains the largest line item with $1.26 billion in A and $1.37 billion in B, with potential reductions and no funding for medically indigent aid under higher spending.
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Welfare rolls fall slightly amid unclear causes in May
Government reports May public assistance recipients declined 0.3 percent from April to 14.37 million, with families headed by unemployed fathers driving most of the drop while female headed families rose slightly. Total family aid 10.2 million. aged blind and disabled 4 million. overall welfare 14.369 million.
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Dollar Slumps as Nixon Plan Bites in European Markets
In London trading the dollar fell to its lowest since President Nixon unveiled his economic program. Swiss banks reached restrictions to curb the dollar decline while London dealers noted growing momentum. Turnover outside London was light.
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Unemployment Claims Dip in Ohio Week End Aug 21
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services reports new unemployment claims totaling 12 436 for the week ended Aug 21 down from 15 719 previous week while continuing claims drop to 90 598 from 96 463. A note cites steel and auto model change layoffs as contributing factors.
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Classifieds and Obituaries Lead Local Pages
Inside the classified section the paper lists ads at pages 19 20 and 21 COGS. Obituaries appear on page 15 while sports on pages 16 and 17. Theaters and television notes occupy pages 22 and 24 with womens news on page 6 and US news elsewhere.
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