Mechanic Surrenders After 15Hour Hijacking of DC8
San Francisco AP reports United Airlines mechanic Palm J. Hinnant surrendered after about 15 hours aboard an empty DC8 hijacked Tuesday afternoon. Hostage Richard Funk, injuried, was rushed to Peninsula Hospital while other hostage Jerry Dusenberry was released unharmed. Hinnant, seeking a flight to an unknown eastern destination, had demanded a ground power unit and crew. he later admitted anger at United Airlines.
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Carter Delays HEW Pick for Daley Funeral
President elect Jimmy Carter postpones naming the final Cabinet post to attend the funeral of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. He also discusses potential CIA and FBI leadership choices and announces Brown as defense secretary and Marshall and Harris for labor and housing roles.
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Extra CETA Funds Page Adds to Athens County Budget
Athens County will receive about $30,000 more than expected in CETA Title II funds. The modest windfall boosts job training and related programs, aligning with local workforce development goals and state expectations.
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Senior Housing Moves Ahead on Kurtz Street
The Athens Zoning Board of Appeals granted four variances for a 10 story senior citizen housing project on Kurtz Street. Final project approval awaits the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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JVS Finances Tight In Tri County District
Nelsonville Supt. Earl Parkins told the Tri County Joint Vocational District board Tuesday night that the loss of a half mill levy in November will be felt by the school. Page 7.
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Air standards threaten Ohio coal jobs at EPA hearing
Wellston miner Wendell Johnston told an EPA hearing on proposed sulfur dioxide limits that clean air is essential but the industry may not survive the rules. The coal sector warns jobs could be lost as Ohio faces stricter emissions.
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Gilmore Ordered to Isolation Before Jan. 17 Execution
Utah prison officials say Gary Gilmore has been ordered into isolation for 45 days, sufficient to cover the January 17 execution date. In Columbus, Ohio the Supreme Court struck down a 1974 law that allowed back revenue bonds for low and moderate income housing, a decision with wide implications for state financing of housing and capital facilities.
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Oil Spill Worsens as Argo Merchant Breaks Up
A Liberian tanker Argo Merchant breaks up off Nantucket after a collision, spilling 7.6 million gallons of heavy crude into 75 mile long slicks. Coast Guard aims to sink remaining sections while seeking federal aid, with fishermen facing disruption and environmental concerns.
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Bell faces Senate grilling over civil rights record
Plains Ga AP Carter’s choice Griffin Bell faces sharp questions on desegregation rulings and private all white clubs. Critics demand repudiation of club memberships and Carswell support. Bell may seek inactive status to avoid fees while civil rights leaders urge opposition to his nomination.
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Crime decline hits Ohio cities in nine month report
Ohio eight major cities cut overall crime 7 percent from January through September 1976 with Cleveland leading a 65 percent plunge in offenses. Murders dropped from 219 to 181. Dayton and Cincinnati fell while Youngstown and others rose. The national pattern showed violent crime down 5 percent despite a 2 percent rise in serious crime nationwide.
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Thousands View Body Of Fallen Mayor Daley
Chicago mourners braved 18 degree wind to view Mayor Richard J Dalys body before the funeral mass attended by national leaders including Carter and Rockefeller. Daley died at 74 leaving a powerful political machine as aldermen and committeemen discuss possible heirs to the Daley era in City Hall.
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Cook County Board
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Ohio Court Sets 2 Execution Dates
The Ohio Supreme Court set February 22 for the executions of Jesse Black and Willie Lee Bell, both condemned for aggravated murders in 1974. Black’s case involved two deaths in Richland County and Mansfield, while Bell killed Julius Graber in Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton County. The court upheld lower court rulings and denied appeals, affirming the death sentences.
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Mansfield
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