School Assignments and Tax Increases Spark Outcry Across County
The article lists teachers assigned to elementary and other schools, while residents protest rising property taxes driven by a 31 cent rate increase. Assessor Watson notes higher county budget, new computer-aided appraisals, and broader revaluations. Residents fear higher bills even as stated budgets rise.
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Jerry Buck
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Rudy Yurke
Westchester
San Fernando Valley
Highland Park
Philip Watson
Watson
Valley
Ralph Heiman
Helmut
Carmen Forster
Mar Vista
Forster
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
Willie Brown
Brown
Auxiliary Conference Scheduled by Albany District 12 VFW Ladies
The Albany District 12 Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its quarterly conference September 12 at the Albany Grange Hall near Albany Post 9893. Registration runs 9 to 10 a.m. with meetings to follow led by Chief of Staff Carol Scheffner. Virginia Myers urges all auxiliary leaders or post representatives to attend as 1976 77 policies and projects will be outlined.
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Albany
Ladies Auxiliary of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Albany Grange Hall
Carol Scheffner
State Department
Virginia Myers
Jackson
Chillicothe
Gallipolis
New Marshfield
Nelsonville
Jacksonville
the Plains
Symmes Valley
Portsmouth
State Tax Increase Opposed by Voters Poll
Nelsonville Ohio State Rep Claire Buzz Ball released poll results from Parade of the Hills showing 87 percent oppose a state income tax increase to fund services. The survey also found 70 percent oppose handgun prohibition, 58 percent oppose gasoline tax rise, and 62 percent support industry tax incentives. Respondents cited utility rates as top concern at 23 percent, followed by crime and real estate taxes.
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Nelsonville
Claire
Buzz’ Ball
Ball
Ohio
Three Oil Wells Completed in Hocking County
Daily production figures from the Ohio Oil and Gas Association scout report show three Bell Drilling and Producing Co wells in Hocking County. A 30 barrel well on land leased from Mary V. Schaal et al in Ward Two, a 55 barrel well on Helm Coal Co lease in the same township, and a 25 barrel well on the J.S. Cox lease in Washington Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Logan
Hocking County
Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Bell Drilling and Producing Co
Mary V. Schaal
Ward Two
Bell
Helm Coal Co
J.S. Cox
Washington Two
Open House Highlights Desegregation Efforts in Dayton
In April school principals held open houses to show parents where their children were assigned amid desegregation. Mrs. Bogart notes these events eased fear as students move to new geographically assigned schools. Religious leaders promote peaceful transitions with interfaith outreach across the city. The day before reopening will see limited public activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Louisville
Plan for 24 hour vigils across eight city areas
Reverend Robert Kolze of Metropolitan Churches United outlines a citywide plan with eight areas hosting 24 hour vigils led by clergy. Schools and police report no organized resistance after investigations and protest meetings show low attendance. Community members voice frustration over lack of choice and negative reactions. Clarence Bowman leads the local chapter of the national organization.
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Robert Kolze
Metropolitan Churches United
Mrs. Bogart
Clarence Bowman
The
Dayton Desegregation Plan Quietly Gaining Support
Dayton prepares for the new school year under a judge ordered desegregation plan. Officials say community groups, volunteers, and cautious messaging have reduced tension as 13,000 of 41,000 students will attend racially mixed schools under geographic zoning averaging 52 percent white and 48 percent black.
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Athens
Ohio
Dayton
Andy Lippman
Associated Press
Dayton, Ohio
Judith Bogart
U.S. District Court
Carl B. Rubin
West Side
East
Louisville
Boston
Opening Schedule for Wellston Schools and Saints Peter and Paul
Wellston City schools commence Friday with full day for most students. High school starts 7 57 a m and ends 3 15 p m while elementary runs 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m. Saints Peter and Paul students have a half day 8 30 a m to 11 20 a m with full day Monday. Buckeye Hillis Career Center begins Monday.
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Wellston
Wellston City
Saints Peter and Paul
Buckeye Hillis Career Center
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