Aid Cuts on Rights Issue
The Carter administration proposes cutting foreign military aid to Argentina Uruguay and Ethiopia over human rights abuses while preserving aid to South Korea. Uruguay would be fully cut off. Argentina and Ethiopia face reduced or shifted aid, with arms sales credits remaining for Ethiopia alongside economic assistance. Congress must approve these changes.
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Water agencies brace for new carbon tetrachloride spill
West Virginia contamination fears mount as three tons of carbon tetrachloride spill into the Kanawha River near FMC Corp South Charleston. Ohio river cities plan tests and reserve draws while Rep. Gradison seeks emergency action under the Safe Drinking Water Act and FMC faces potential penalties for past spills.
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West Virginia
William Gradison
Ohio
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Gradison
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Kanawha County
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Larry Winter
Department of Natural Resources
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U.S. District Court
Parkersburg
Ohio Legislature Blocks Overtime Pay for Patrol Investigations
The Ohio Senate and House approved an $873,688 supplemental appropriation for the Bureau of Worker's Compensation and Industrial Commission to fund four months of reforms. Senator Meshel urged deleting $205,000 for highway patrol overtime citing funding sources, while the final votes were 30 to 0 in the Senate and 86 to 1 in the House.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Carter Welcomes Waldheim in First White House Ceremony
President Carter greets United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim with a formal White House ceremony marking the first such reception for a U.N. official. Waldheim and family arrive as Carter plans talks on the Middle East, U.S. budget matters, a blood donation drive, and a likely U.S. move on U.N. human rights diplomacy amid broader Middle East negotiations.
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Walter F. Mondale
Cyrus R. Vance
U.N
Andrew Young
Conservative Coalition Forms Shadow Cabinet to Challenge GOP
A conservative coalition unveils a shadow cabinet to critique and counter the Carter administration, aiming to influence foreign policy and state affairs. Louis Jenkins and Melvin Thomson lead as secretary positions, with William Rusher and Howard Phillips steering the effort while GOP leaders vow to press constructive programs.
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Carter
New Hampshire
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Panama Canal
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Amin Detains Yanks in Uganda Amid Monday Meeting
Uganda leader Idi Amin orders all Americans in Uganda to meet him on Monday and prevents departures until then. An Information Ministry spokesman says Americans may leave afterward if they wish, and radio quotes Amin asking officials to interview the group about harassment and residence. Officials estimate about 250 Americans are in Uganda. President Carter has expressed alarm but Amin insists no danger or problem exists.
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Kenya
Idi Amin
Uganda
Information Ministry
Associated Press
Washington
Amin
East Africa
Carter
Unexplained Pounding Disturbs Hunsinger Family in Ohio
In Columbus, Ohio, the Hunsinger home reports mysterious loud poundings and fresh footprints with no breakage found. Deputies and neighbors note disturbances across the street, while a Kent State professor warns handling such cases with care to avoid harm to the family.
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Charles Hunsinger
Sonny Yinger
Hunsinger
Yinger
Beth
Hunsingers
Winger
Brenda Gardner
Kent State University
Will Franklin
Franklin
Civil Defense Concerns Rise Over Soviet Shelters
US officials fear a substantial Soviet civil defense program with shelters and bunkers as experts estimate spending near 1 billion dollars annually. Brown is skeptical while the Joint Chiefs say the program is more extensive and underway, potentially reshaping nuclear deterrence by the early 1980s.
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Soviet Union
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United States
Harold Brown
Senate
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Sheriff Efaw Clash Over Expired Meter Towing Policy
Sheriff Gary Efaw and city officials clash over ticketing of marked cruisers parked at expired meters on West Washington Street. The dispute centers on enforcement reach and parking rules affecting law enforcement vehicles on public streets.
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Sore Point
Gary Efaw
West Washington Street
FH Cuts Could Be in Staff Stew
Stewart Federal Hocking school officials plan to cut 136000 in expenses this year. The moves may include not rehiring five to ten teachers for the next school year.
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Stewart
Federal Hocking
Health Care Improving Medical Care in Athens Progress
A health provider said Thursday that Athens medical care has made significant strides, highlighting improvements in local services and patient access. The comment appeared on page 3 of the publication.
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Athens
Miami Invades Convocation Center In MAC Title Race
The Bobcats may influence this season's champion as league leading Miami visits the Convocation Center. The page notes a Saturday game with rain in the region and a high around 50.
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