Rhodes and Ocasek Clash Over Ohio School Funding
Gov James Rhodes and Senate Majority Leader Oliver Ocasek spar over Ohio school financing with Rhodes opposing equal yield subsidies as a reward system. Rhodes backs a basic education guarantee while Ocasek foresees a review of the income factor and continued emphasis on state aid to low wealth districts.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Senate
Oliver Ocasek
Akron
Rhodes
Ocasek
House-Senate
Akron University Education
Coffee Boycott Sparks Confusion Over Prices Across Nations
The national coffee boycott stirs debate on price causes with blame placed on bean shortages and export taxes. Brazil reports a sharp rise in export earnings in 1976 while prices surge from about 1.25 to over 3 per pound in the U S. Israel faces about 4.50 a pound, up from 1.68. Experts assert no global shortage despite frost and disasters.
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Brazil
United States
Austria
Israel
Angola
Guatemala
Ohioans urged to quit coffee amid soaring prices
Rep Charles A Vanik with Richard Vogomolny and other Ohio leaders urge a coffee boycott or reduced demand to pressure prices lower. Vendors argue the price spike is a windfall for producers after Latin American frost damage while campaigns promote tea breaks and substitution to curb costs.
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Associated Press
Charles A. Vanik
D-Ohio
Richard Vogomolny
America
Vanik
Washington, D.C
Ohio
Latin America
Vogomolny
Cleveland
Pick-N-Pay Food Strees
Robert Mann
Congress Counts The Vote In 1976 Election
The congressional tally on January 6 will declare the winner of the 1976 presidential race. Carter is projected to receive 297 electoral votes, Ford 240, with Reagan also receiving votes from one elector in Washington state despite Ford winning the popular vote there.
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Congress
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Senate
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Washington State
California
Reagan
Ford
Rebuilding Plans Spark End of Developmental Unit
Athens officials report rebuilding plans for the Mental Health and Retardation Center exclude the developmental unit for the mentally retarded, signaling possible closure of the program. The state mental retardation commissioner says institutions are in a phasedown as care shifts from institutions to community-based options.
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Athens
Ruling Upholds C and SOE Coal Purchases for Poston Plant
The Public Utilities Commission upheld Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co coal procurement practices aiding its Poston power plant expansion in Athens County. A spokesman said final commitment awaits new sulfur emission standards. Page 3. An Athens County funding boost adds 130000 for 1977, while Commissioners raise the general fund to 126 million. Page 3. Meigs County Planning Commission receives numerous capital improvement suggestions focusing on highways and government buildings, but funding limits hinder action. Page 9.
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Athens County
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Great Kettle Falls Hotel Crisis as Carter Era Murmurs
AP News feature by Jules Loh notes a developing hotel crisis in Kettle Falls Minnesota amid broader national concerns for the Carter administration. The piece frames the local turmoil as a symbol of unsettled times with wider implications for tourism and business.
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Minn
America
AP News
Jules Loh
Claudine Longet Despair Over Jury Prospects
Claudine Longet speaks of total despair amid jury pool watching her alleged lover killing. She credits one man with the first sign of compassion as Aspen reports on her feelings and case context.
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Aspen
Cole
Claudine Longet
Carter seeks Curtis as DNC chair amid party leadership push
Party Chairmen report that President-elect Carter asked the Democratic National Committee to select former Maine Governor Kenneth Curtis as party chairman. In Washington, President Ford backs his ex-campaign manager James Baker III for GOP chair. Weather notes heavy snow tonight with lows near 20 and 80 percent snow tonight, 30 percent Friday.
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Democratic National Committee
Kenneth Curtis
Maine
Washington
Ford
James Baker
Houston
GOP
Rhodes Plans Message for State of the State
Governor James A. Rhodes asked Ohio's General Assembly to convene a joint session on January 18 to hear his budget message outlining the State of the State.
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Rhodes
Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
General Assembly
Georgia seeks Billy Carter explanation on Sunday beer sale
Georgia Revenue Department issues citation against Billy Carter through his Plains service station alleging beer was sold to a state agent on December 12 in violation of state law. The case centers on the younger brother of the President-elect and his business operations in Plains.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Billy Carter
Plains
State Revenue Department
Carter
Cancer Death Rates Vary by Geography and Race
A National Cancer Institute report finds geographic differences in cancer deaths among nonwhite and white Americans, suggesting local environmental factors may influence risk. The study analyzed 1950 to 1969 death certificates for 35 cancers, noting higher male rates across all races and varied rates among blacks whites Japanese Indians and Chinese.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
It Was a Raucous Freeing Celebration of 200 Years
Editor notes recall a July American 200th birthday celebration that united 215 million people. Parades, bugles, drums and bands filled streets from New York to Los Angeles as Americans set aside worries and joined in a shared moment of pride.
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AP News
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