Gilligan Aides Central to Ohio Job Probe Emergence
Two top aides to former Gov. Gilligan figure prominently in inquiries into no show state jobs after the election. Franklin County Prosecutor George C. Smith says he will question John E. Hansan and Joseph J. Sommer as a grand jury probes payrolls across several agencies. Sommer cites Hansan ordering hires from the campaign, while denying recount involvement.
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John J. Gilligan
Franklin County
George C. Smith
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Sommer
James A. Rhodes
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John Gilligan
John McElroy
James Rhodes
Highway Patrol
Governors to seek Congress override of Ford budget cuts
Governors at the National Governors Conference urged Congress to preserve federal aid levels, saying Ford's fiscal 1976 budget would drain state budgets. Lucey of Wisconsin cited a $153 million loss and calls for waiving matching rules to tap $2 billion in released highway funds.
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Ford
Congress
Wisconsin
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Ford Administration
Associated Press
Calvin L. Rampton
Utah
Tariff Delay Vote Looms as Ford Seeks Accord
Congress presses a 90 day delay on Ford’s energy tariff while Democrats from the White House breakfast press for a swift compromise. Senators Talmadge McClellan and Mansfield signal a united program could emerge within two weeks as talks continue.
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White House
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McClellan
Senate
Mike Mansfield
House
South
Congress
Wallace says health won't hinder 1976 run
Alabama Governor George Wallace, in a wheelchair due to partial paralysis, says his health will not be a problem if he seeks the 1976 Democratic nomination. Mississippi Governor William L. Waller questions his capability and doubts southern support, calling his candidacy remote.
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Waller
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
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Washington
Alabama
George
William L. Waller
Mississippi
George Wallace
Capitol Hill
Washington, D. C
Cornelia
Alabama State Society
Debt limit raised to 531 billion to fund payroll
Senate approved the measure 70 to 20 to raise the federal debt limit to 531 billion, sending the bill to the White House six hours before the old ceiling of 495 billion would be breached. REA Express will seek reorganization while operations continue. Rep Wilbur Mills is readmitted to Bethesda Naval Medical Center for further tests.
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Congress
Senate
White House
REA
NEW York
REA Express Inc
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Bethesda Naval Medical Center
Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bank Branches Reopen as Bank Finds Cash Reserves Lacking
In Cleveland two National City Bank branches formerly Northern Ohio Bank offices reopened after state inspectors closed the rival bank last Friday. Officials found doubtful or uncollectible loans exceeding reserves, but customers returned to deposit money as normal banking resumed.
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Cleveland, Ohio
National City Bank
Northern Ohio Bank
Dix family buys Daily Jeffersonian and related weeklies
The Dix family newspaper group announced the purchase of the Daily Jeffersonian in Cambridge Ohio founded in 1824. The deal also includes the weekly Newcomerstown News and New Concord Leader.
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Dix
Jeffersonian
Cambridge
Ohio
Newcomerstown News
New Concord Leader
Weather Outlook: Clear Tonight and Sunny Thursday
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the low to mid 40s. Details on Page 3.
Rhodes Proposals Pushed For June Ballot In Ohio
Gov James A Rhodes four June ballot proposals move to floor debate as Senate and House leaders weigh a 25 pack of measures. Democrats praised a more positive climate while considering bond issues for cities transportation and housing tax changes.
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Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Ocasek
Rhodes
House
Senate
Douglas Delivers Dissent as Stroke Halts Court Participation
Justice William O. Douglas remains hospitalized with a stroke and does not take part in decisions since December 31. He filed one dissent in three of six Tuesday rulings and joined two others, while absent from one argued earlier. Thurgood Marshall also misses the bench with pneumonia. The court agreed to hear cases on arrest warrants in public places, health professional penalties for dispensed drugs, and state aid to private colleges, amid Nixon era impoundment questions.
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Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Douglas
Richard M. Nixon
Texas
Thurgood Marshall
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Maryland
Incomes Rise As Unemployment Benefits Cushion Recession
Washington AP government report shows January personal income up $2.6 billion to a seasonally adjusted $1,193.6 billion. Unemployment benefits rose $1.8 billion and veterans benefits jumped $2.2 billion, offsetting declines in private wages and salaries and keeping incomes rising amid the recession.
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Commerce Department
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