Major Snowstorm Dumps Snow Across Southeastern Ohio
A heavy storm blanketed Southeastern Ohio with up to six inches along the Ohio River and two to four inches inland. Schools closed citywide as crews salted major arteries and a travel advisory remained in effect. Snow is expected to continue into Thursday with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and lows in the teens.
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C. L. Colmer
Winters to Remember As Cold Snap Grips Midwest
Cincinnati AP reports this winter may be memorable with unusually cold conditions across Ohio and nearby states. Toledo and Cleveland post second coldest Decembers on record while Cincinnati logs a record for November and Oct–Nov combine. Ice in Lake Erie advances, freighters stuck, Coast Guard called.
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Drought and Cold Alarm Iowa Farmers Amid Global Freeze
Iowa faces its worst drought in 104 years as farmers haul water for livestock and fear small corn and hay yields. Cold December temperatures and drought threaten 1977 wheat prospects across the Great Plains and Ukraine, with USDA foreseeing an 8 percent drop in winter wheat harvest and potential impacts on surpluses. Farmers in Blockton and Galva report scarce subsoil moisture, water shortages, and wells failing while some rely on trucks for supply.
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Ohio bill targets another six day war in early 1977 session
Ohio senator Aronoff proposes a constitutional change to require both the governor and the General Assembly to be sworn in on the first Monday in January The move recalls Democratic rushes in 1975 that were struck down by the Ohio Supreme Court The resolution argues a one week inauguration delay was a political tactic amid a veto proof legislature
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Cincinnati
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Ohio Supreme Court
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McBee Systems expansion confirmed for Athens plant
A company official confirms plans to move production of pressure sensitive labels from Cleveland to Athens adding 30 to 35 new jobs. Area schools face possible closures due to new natural gas curtailments as weather and conservation efforts unfold. The Athens County Commission seeks new plans for the SECEMS ambulance station on West Union Street.
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Athens County Commission
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Teachers Delay Vote Threatens School Week Start
In Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Lorain County, teachers postponed a Tuesday vote on a possible strike, risking a walkout at the start of Thursday classes. In Cincinnati, police accept a two year wage pact while nonuniformed city workers reject a similar offer. firefighters report a tentative agreement and call for a Thursday vote.
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Sheffield-Sheffield Lake
Lorain County
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Firefighters Association
Mother and two daughters among four in Adams County crash
Four people died in a two car collision on a rural Adams County road Tuesday afternoon. The victims include Margaret L. Bennington 51 of Blue Creek the driver of one car and Marjorie Clifford 25 also of Blue Creek with her two daughters Doreen 4 and Deanna 6 months.
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Ohio
Adams County
Highway Patrol
Margaret L. Bennington
Marjorie Clifford
Doreen
Deanna
Blue Creek
Hazardous Treasure: Stamps Fall From Truck On I 10
A Wells Fargo box containing 40000 food stamps spilled from a truck on Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Motorists retrieved 22000 worth before officers recovered some. Officials plan to void serial numbers on the missing stamps to thwart misuse.
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Wells Fargo
Dems Start Early On Carter Jobs Program
Democratic leaders in the 95th Congress move to back Carter’s jobs plan before he takes office. They introduce a $4 billion public works expansion and expect up to 600,000 jobs, while shelving Ford tax cuts until Carter’s proposals are released.
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Humphrey Accepts Special Role After Senate Vote
Washington AP Hubert H. Humphrey accepts a special role as elder statesman after Democrats elect Robert Byrd as Senate leader. Humphrey, 65, pledges support and plans to continue a major role in national affairs despite illness and near miss in leadership bid.
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