Rhodes Proposes Sales Tax Hike for Bond Issue in Ohio
Gov. James A. Rhodes calls for a 0.7% sales tax increase to fund a 2.5 billion bond program aimed at urban renewal, lake ports, and cancer facilities. About two thirds of revenue would go to cities. the rest to state projects directly affecting urban areas. The plan seeks voter approval on June ballots with primary deadlines in March.
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Perrysburg
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Cincinnati
Senate
Harry Meshel
C-33
Youngstown
Ford
Meshel
Delays Seen in Offshore Oil Plan Over Nominations
Washington interior officials warn the offshore oil leasing plan could be postponed up to four months or longer if the Supreme Court delays ownership ruling on federal versus state control of Mid-Atlantic resources. The setback follows a premature nominations request amid New Jersey threats to sue.
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Interior Department
Mid-Atlantic
Interior
Royston C. Hughes
Supreme Court
Hughes
New Jersey
Brendan Byrne
Supreme
Kissinger Sees Momentum in Mideast Peace Talks
Secretary of State Kissinger reports progress toward a disengagement deal between Israel and Egypt after six hours of talks with President Sadat in Cairo. Rabin demands a nonbelligerency pledge before ceding Mitla and Gidi passes and Abu Rudeis fields, while Kissinger plans further visits and a looming $80 million Egyptian aid loan signing.
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Legal Services Bill Aims to Help Students in Ohio
State Rep. Michael Strnziano introduces a measure in Columbus to provide low cost high quality legal services for college students. He cites rising attorney rates as a barrier to student access.
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Columbus
Ohio
Michael Strnziano
Salvage Underway for Coal Barges at Gallipolis Locks
Limited river traffic resumed on the Ohio River at Gallipolis as salvage teams begin removing a 900 ton coal barge sunk above the locks. The first barge sank Saturday as part of a four barge tow. a second 900 ton barge sank Wednesday after striking mooring cells on the West Virginia side. Upstream vessels use the main lock chamber with caution.
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Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis
Ohio River
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
West Virginia
Supreme Court faces seventh seat as illnesses hit justices
The Supreme Court battles illness with Justice Thurgood Marshall hospitalized for a respiratory infection at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Justice William O Douglas remains in satisfactory condition after his December 31 stroke at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
Marshall
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
William O. Douglas
Rhodes aides examined for possible pay-to-work abuses
Ohio Gov. Rhodes aides reviewed work records of former Democratic campaign staffers who obtained state jobs after the November election. Chief of staff John M. McElroy said there were indications some employees in two departments were paid without evidence of any work performed.
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Esther Shephard, Paul Bunyan author, dies at 83
Esther Shephard, 83, creator of the Paul Bunyan tales featuring Babe the blue ox, died late Monday in San Jose. She retired in 1959 as an English professor at San Jose State University.
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San Jose
Calif
Esther Shephard
Paul Bunyan
San Jose State University
Weather outlook: cold with clear to partly cloudy skies
Weather notes indicate clear conditions early tonight turning partly cloudy and cold. Overnight lows are expected to fall to 15 to 20 degrees. Details on page 2.
Belmont district studies renting empty classrooms to private services
Belmont California search for saving schools by leasing unused classrooms to pediatricians dentists or hairdressers. Superintendent Claude Turner says state law blocks commercial use and boards weigh action while enrollment declines. District eyed foundations to study possible legislative changes for a model others might follow.
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Belmont
Calif
Claude Turner
San Francisco
California
Turner
Ohio seeks matching funds for transportation bond proposal
Ohio lawmakers reconvene to find state matching funds for Gov Rhodes 1.64 billion transportation bond proposal amid federal funds worth up to 100 million. State faces 50 55 million due this fiscal year and 434 million previously frozen. Snow and limited funds threaten ability to meet obligations.
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Ohio
Transportation Department
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Ford
Ben Brace
Brace
Nixon
Judge rules White House cannot block highway funds
A federal judge, John Lewis Smith Jr., orders release of highway funds to 12 states, saying the president cannot impound Congress appropriated money. Ford had released 2 billion in impounded funds a day earlier to spur road construction. States named include Pennsylvania, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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White House
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U.S
John Lewis Smith Jr
Ford
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Pennsylvania
Alaska
Arizona
Idaho
Louisiana
Michigan
Nevada
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Collins Named To School Post
State Senator Oakley C. Collins of Ironton was chosen by the Lawrence County board of education as superintendent designate, to begin as assistant to Harvey Butcher and take full duties August 1. The Ohio Senate Ethics Committee and state auditor will decide whether he may accept the appointment, with the post paying 21 000 dollars annually.
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Ohio Senate Ethics Committee
State
Oakley C. Collins
Ironton
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Board of Education
Collins
Harvey Butcher
Auto deliveries hit 14 year low in February outlook
DETROIT AP mid February auto deliveries are seen at a 14 year low with analysts estimating 130000 to 134000 cars sold by the four major makers for Feb 1 10. The shortfall from last year’s 145594 and from 1973 period highs reflects weak demand despite rebates. Ford rolls out up to 3000 in trade in certificates while GM hints at extending rebates beyond Feb 28.
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Detroit
Ford
John B. Naughton
Ohio Lottery Draw Announces Winning Numbers
The weekly Ohio Lottery results reveal the single number 589 and the double set 937 126. The six digit Gold Rush number drawn is 953628, announced by the lottery commission.
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Ohio
Lottery Commission
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