Winter Storm Puts Ohio Schools Under Lockdown
Thousands of Ohio students returned to classes after subzero weather and power outages. East Ohio Gas cut boiler service while forecasts expect moderate warming and more snow as a northern storm nears the Great Lakes.
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Rhodes Addresses Ohio State of the State Message
Gov. James A Rhodes urged Democratic lawmakers to cooperate to curb fraud and corruption while pushing tax incentives to boost industry and jobs. He proposed energy financing, alternate fuels tax exemptions, and a public pension for convicted officials, with a budget plan and education funding increases.
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Andy Williams Testifies Longet Not Careless in Sabich Case
In Aspen testimony, singer Andy Williams says he never called Claudine Longet careless after the March 21 shooting of Vladimir Sabich. He describes her as careful around children and recalls her saying the shooting was an accident while discussing events with the Greens and John Denver’s guest house.
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Ford's upbeat final State of the Union address
President Ford will deliver his third and final State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. A senior aide calls the speech an upbeat, statesmanlike swansong outlining his 29 months as president and his stewardship of the nation.
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Unemployment Falls Amid Food Price Jump in December
Unemployment declined from 8.1 to 7.9 percent last month while wholesale prices, led by food costs for coffee pork and poultry, rose the most in eight months. Industrial prices slowed, gas costs fell after prior increases, signaling partial economic revival.
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Rhodes Favorite: Public response to Write the Governor Week
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes praised public response as letters poured in for Write the Governor Week. More than 500 letters arrived covering energy, school funding, and various grievances, with some suggesting reforms or even retirement to Florida for golf.
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France Condemned Over Abu Daoud Release
Paris papers joined Israel and the United States in condemning France for releasing Abu Daoud, the alleged commander of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes. Le Figaro editor called the act shocking, saying it contradicts words with cruelty.
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McGough Seeks National GOP Chairmanship in 1976
Ohio Republican Chairman Kent B. McGough says he will actively seek the party’s national chairmanship after supporters nationwide urged him to run. He flies to Washington as the Republican National Committee prepares to pick a successor to Mary Louise Smith amid a slate including Richard Richards, William Brock, and Robert Carter.
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Conservancy district seeks sale of Lake Snowden area
The Margaret Creek Conservancy District plans to sell Lake Snowden and the nearby recreation area to the state to cover debts. The move was announced by the district board president. The sale aims to remove financial pressure and stabilize the district’s finances.
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UAW Board Backs Fraser for President Post
The United Auto Workers executive board unanimously recommended Vice President Douglas A Fraser to succeed retiring President Leonard Woodcock in May. The board also urged a September special convention to decide reaffiliation with the AFL-CIO.
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