Kennedy Assassination Probe Faces Internal Clash in House
The House assassin ations committee heads toward a showdown as Chairman Gonzalez and Chief Counsel Sprague clash over authority and the Kennedy inquiry. Reports say panel members consider dropping the probe to cut costs, with options including deposing leaders and reforming the panel.
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Ghanaians Suspected in Car Theft Scheme
The FBI probes a multi million dollar scheme involving Ghanaian individuals who buy new cars in Massachusetts report them stolen and ship them via New York for inflated resale in Africa. Ford Motor Credit warns dealers to tighten procedures as investigators note potential theft and fraud across states.
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Coal Tax Hike May Finance Center at OU
Ohio could raise its severance tax on coal by two cents per ton to fund a proposed Ohio University research center on high sulfur coal. The plan would allocate about $1 million for staff and equipment, with a goal of pushing utilities to burn Ohio coal and potentially support coal gasification research. The bill faces further committee review next week.
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Congress Weighs Altering Carter Rebates and Tax Cuts
Congress considers removing the $50 per person rebates from upper income taxpayers and reallocating some benefit to lower brackets as it reviews President Carter's 31.2 billion stimulus plan. The Ways and Means Committee opens a panel on tax proposals amid debate over deficits and receipts for fiscal 1978.
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Rabin Satisfied After Vance Middle East Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin told reporters he was very very satisfied after an hour and twenty minute meeting with Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in Jerusalem. The session followed a wreath laying at Yad Vashem and included discussions on peace prospects and PLO participation in future Arab-Israeli talks.
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Ohio House set vote on Civilian Conservation Corps bill
Lawmakers scheduled action today on a pilot Ohio CCC bill to create a regional conservation office, start a southeast Ohio center, and employ 200 youths at 100 dollars monthly for six months in projects like strip mine reclamation. Rep Arthur Wilkowski says it could boost youth employability and reduce crime.
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Jefferson
Banker Kerr backs insulation loans despite losses in Dayton
Dayton banker Robert A. Kerr chairman of Winters National Corp promotes 7.5 percent insulation loans as a community service arguing gas used in homes justifies the loss. He also offers 30 percent cost coverage for employee insulation and recalls Hughes era at Irving Trust with cantina bar tale and a missing jet.
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Appeal Could Continue Over Strip Mining Rights on Long Run Road
The JRC Coal Co appeal over strip mining rights on Long Run Road could continue into the summer, an EPA spokesman said Tuesday. Ohio University reports a tight 1977 78 year with income possibly $350000 less than proposed spending per Provost Neil Bucklew to the board. Brazil coffee prices rise as surplus vanishes and producers push prices up while US firms pass costs to consumers. Mayor Barrett asks county for 156000 highway funds for East State Street widening. Logan County to hold two meetings to discuss flood regulations for Hocking County. Tri County Joint Vocational School to cut 1977 appropriations because rising costs may require a levy.
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Chauncey Village Council Examines Flood Plan
Chauncey officials hear two ministers outline church based aid for flood displaced residents. Volunteer firemen report their program as part of the readiness effort. Weather notes clear cold tonight with lows 5 to 10, sunny tomorrow with rising afternoon clouds and a 10 percent snow probability.
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Student Seeks Wife Who's on Faculty
Hobart College junior Paul Ferbank, 22, in Geneva, New York, advertises for a wife among single female faculty as a tuition saving scheme. He says the wife would gain a tax deduction by declaring him a dependent, while he offers marriage as a contract. College treasurer Van Arsdale calls the plan humorous and unlikely to proceed.
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