Three Witnesses Fight Testimony in Hearst Trial
Three people who reportedly saw Patricia Hearst at an SLA hideout seek to avoid testifying. U.S. Attorney Brown requests an evidentiary hearing. Judge Carter grants limited immunity, allowing testimony but prohibiting use against the witnesses if they plead the fifth. The witnesses, Jamellea Mumtaz Ronald Tate and Reumah X, live in San Francisco, and their statements relate to Hearst’s alleged voluntary joining of the SLA.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
U.S. District Court
Oliver J. Carter
Carter
Jamellea Mumtaz
Oakland
Ronald Tate
Reumah X
F. Lee Bailey
Miss Hearst
SLA
Bailey
Thomas Dean Matthews
Los Angeles
Ohio approves pass through of higher gas costs to customers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio 2-1 allows four gas utilities to bill residential and business customers for extra costs from unusually high natural gas prices. Commissioner Sweet dissented proposing pass through only to industrial and commercial users for certain companies. Attorney General Brown criticizes the ruling as bowing to large utilities and harming residential consumers.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
David C. Sweet
Columbia Gas
Dayton Power & Light Co
William J. Brown
Commission
PUCO
C. Luther Heckman
State Supreme Court
PACC
Sweet
High Court
Supreme Court
Utility rate reform faces Senate vote in Ohio
Democratic leaders expect passage today of a major bill to revamp Ohio utility rate making, repealing the half century old cost of replacement formula. A companion House bill to curb property tax increases advances as back up, with supporters arguing a modern formula better protects consumers from future hikes.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Public Utilities Commission
Senate
Oliver Ocasek
Akron
Porch sale draws eager shoppers at Catherine Roehl address
Catherine Roehl of 285 E State Street hosted a porch sale that drew early-bird shoppers despite an 11 to 6 ad. The event showcased a casual, friendly atmosphere as neighbors browsed items and chatted.
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Catherine Roehl
E. State Street
House Approves Tax Relief Bill to Curb Property Tax Inflation
The House approved the measure 75 to 22 to curb inflationary property tax hikes. Sponsor Rep. John E. Johnson said it could save homeowners 70 to 120 million dollars next year while critics warn local governments lose revenue and other taxes may rise to compensate. The bill caps county revenues pre reappraisal and restores millage while offering a tax credit for homeowners amid higher assessed values. No tax credit for business equipment and inventory.
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Columbus, Ohio
House
John E. Johnson
Orrville
Claire M. Ball Jr
Athens
Ronald James
Johnson
Gas Curtailment Power Upheld by Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court, in a 6-1 ruling, upheld PUCO authority to curtail natural gas supplies to industrial and commercial users. The East Ohio Gas Co. emergency plan, approved by PUCO, was valid despite a noted technical defect. The decision rejects challenges from the Ohio Manufacturers Association and the Ohio Bakers Association.
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Columbus, Ohio
Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
East Ohio Gas Co
PUCO
Ohio Manufacturers Association
Ohio Bakers Association
Guatemala Faces Long Road to Recovery After Earthquake
One week after the quake Guatemala works on long term tasks like wheat harvests and rebuilding villages while the toll remains 17,032 dead 55,000 injured and over a sixth of 6 million homeless. Aid pours in as officials plan to restore roads and agriculture.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Chilmaltenango
Lago de Los Cisnes
Swan Lake
OU Faculty Vote Opened on Collective Bargaining Question
Ohio University faculty began a two day vote to decide if they want collective bargaining representation. If approved, a second election will choose a bargaining agent. Page 2.
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Ohio University
Plea to Block Cable Rate Increase Denied
Common Pleas Court Judge Lowell Howard dismissed the city’s petition to block a rate hike granted by an arbitration panel to Continental Cablevision of Ohio. City Solicitor Lawrence Grey said an appeal is being considered.
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Common Pleas Court
Lowell Howard
Continental Cablevision
Ohio
Lawrence Grey
Ohio University Voting On New Student Government Constitution
Public hearings unfold this week on a proposed student government constitution at Ohio University ahead of a March 11 referendum. The process advances as students engage committees and campus groups on Page 3.
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Ohio University
Nelsonville-York Board to auction unused Carbon Hill property
The Nelsonville York Board of Education will auction the Carbon Hill property it cannot use and received updates from board members on district school buildings. Paul Taylor reported that the high school requires daily repairs and maintenance.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville-York
Change of Life column explores male experiences and job tips
Columnist Bruce Humphrey discusses whether men undergo a change of life and covers Ford recall orders and where to find jobs and pen pals in today’s Encounter column on the Editorial Page.
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Bruce Humphrey
Ford
Meigs Board appoints John Triplett as clerk
Meigs Local Board of Education hired John Triplett a Wellston High School business teacher as district clerk. He will start his duties March 1 at the Meigs district meeting reported on Page 9.
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Middleport
Meigs Local Board of Education
Wellston
John Triplett
West End protests target elderly apartment plans
Logan City Council faced strong objections Tuesday night about a proposed elderly apartment complex. Residents warned traffic, water and sewer strain could arise, prompting concerns for west end neighborhoods and infrastructure.
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Logan
West End
Ford weighs cabinet review panel to curb bribes abroad
The Ford Administration considers a Cabinet level committee to study illegal corporate practices overseas and relevant laws. President Ford contemplates establishing a high level body to monitor corruption by U.S. firms overseas. The CIA also reexamines its use of freelance journalists and part time correspondents as agents abroad.
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Washington
Ford Administration
U.S
Ford
CIA
C&SOE Reviews Two Plant Site Options in Ohio
The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. eyes two sites for a new power plant in Southeastern Ohio. One near Little Hocking Washington County with about 900 acres optioned and 210 acres purchased. the other near Letart Falls Great Bend Meigs County with nearly 1,400 acres optioned. Environmental study and Ohio Power Siting Commission approval are required, possibly taking up to three years. Little Hocking likely coal fired. Great Bend could use coal or atomic power with potential river coal shipments.
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Ohio
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Little Hocking
Washington County
Great Bend
Meigs County
Letart Falls
Ohio Power Siting Commission
Ohio River
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Donald ‘‘Cinque” DeFreeze
San Francisco Examiner
Randolph Hearst
Court Street
Messenger
Des Dry
David West
Athens High School
Kerr-Hunter Hardware
PACO
West Ohio Gas Co
House Insurance, Utilities, and Financial Institutions
Dennis Wojtanowski
Willoughby Hills
John T. McCormack
Euclid
Edward Harter
Harter
Columbia
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
John A. Galbraith
Maumee
Puerto Barrios
Santo Tomas
United States
Meigs
Wkwaekaks
Llee
Gweek
C&soe
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