Rhodes outlines bold plan to build a better Ohio
Gov. Rhodes pledges rapid job creation through a broad program including 350 million dollars in pollution control projects to restart missing construction. He targets 35 000 new jobs, tax policy relief for working couples, port and river development, and a major housing push with a 500 million dollar investment. He urges streamlined regulation and stronger support for education and energy.
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Louis rates American cities by 24 yardsticks in Harper's
Arthur M. Louis ranks 50 largest cities on crime, health, education, affluence and amenities. Seattle tops the list, Newark sits last in nine categories, and San Jose is affluent but weak in medical practitioners and amusements. The author notes limits of statistics and questions city vitality.
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Peltier Plans Targeted Cuts as Ohio Commerce Chief
J Gordon Peltier, named to head the Ohio Department of Commerce, says he will streamline but not purge staff, aiming to abolish 10 to 12 positions while noting divisions have become top heavy. He cites added PR and in house attorney roles and discusses a potential transfer of Consumer Protection to the attorney general. He vows fairness to industry and public, and rejects signs he plans a short tenure before returning to the National Guard.
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Open Up Should Be Motto for Class of 94 at White House
The article describes the new 75 members of the 94th Congress facing freshman scrutiny and focusing on procedural power. It highlights Watergate as a shared issue, notes Norman D Amours choosing Agriculture, and contrasts Wright Patman with Al Ullman who vows openness and power sharing on Ways and Means. It ends with a remark from Ullman about making the committee more open.
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Banking
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Mills
On This Day January 14 Through History Highlights
January 14 marked major events from 1784 peace treaty ending the American Revolution to 1965 Irish and Northern Irish leaders meeting for first time in 43 years. Notable deaths and birthdays also noted alongside a Longfellow quote.
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