Ohio lawmakers study money crunch and tax relief
Separate legislative committees in Columbus opened reviews on Ohio’s budget strain and property tax relief. They will examine operating funding for commerce, transportation, mental health and retardation, natural resources, and welfare amid 2 percent cuts ordered by Gov. Rhodes. Proposals include a property tax freeze and a move to a tax court to ensure fair assessments, with a public hearing set for January 20.
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Ohio
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House
Myrl Shoemaker
Bourneville
Commerce
Transportation
Natural Resources
Tablack
Campbell
Board of Tax Appeals
Department of Tax Equalization
Rhodes
Schlesinger Tutors Reagan as Defense Debate Opens
Former Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger, invited by Ronald Reagan, met in California to discuss defense policy with the Republican hopefuls. He stressed nonpartisanship and warned Ford may cut the defense budget too deeply. Reagan, a former California governor, showed limited defense expertise. Campaign notes also report UAW backing Carter in Florida as Reagan campaigns in Wisconsin.
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James R. Schlesinger
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Ford
Schlesinger
California
Henry M. Jackson
Los Angeles
United Auto Workers
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Florida
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
Carter
Alabama
George Wallace
Wisconsin
Winter storm whips Southeast Ohio with 60 mph winds
A winter storm swept through Southeast Ohio Tuesday night packing winds up to 60 mph and causing widespread power outages, toppled trees and damaged buildings and trailers. Ohio University measured peak gusts at 56 mph while hours of darkness and falling debris disrupted Roosevelt Drive and other areas.
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Roosevelt Drive
Ohio University
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Athens County
New Marshfield
Pratts Fork Shade
Albany
W. H. Black
Athens Route 1
Nelsonville
Eldon Swart
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Haydenville
Coonville
New Plymouth
Starr
Union Furnace
Swart
Trimble
Laurel Run
Citizens Band
Robinette Hardware
West Columbus Street
Hocking County
Glouster
Gene Lunsford
Locust Street
Herb
Dunlop resigns as labor chief after veto clash
John T. Dunlop quits as secretary of labor after Ford vetoed a major construction site picketing bill. He plans to return to Harvard in January 31, with W J Usery Jr. as leading successor candidate. The move follows labor management tensions and a White House effort to keep Dunlop in cabinet.
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Washington
John T. Dunlop
Ford
Labor Department
Dunlop
White House
Harvard University
W.J. Usery Jr
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Truman
Dining facility to be named for Dr. King at Athens center
The Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center will dedicate a renovated dining facility to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. The occasion honors the slain civil rights leader as designated by the General Assembly.
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Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
Martin Luther King Jr
General Assembly
City equipment deemed in very poor condition
Logan City Council learned Monday night that most of the city's equipment is in very poor condition according to the new service director. Meigs Budget Almost $3 million approved by the Meigs Local Board of Education with debate over a student smoking area at the high school.
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Meigs
Middleport
Board of Education
Panel cannot confirm cyclamate cancer safety
A blue ribbon panel spent six months studying cyclamate and found scientists unable to prove the artificial sweetener is entirely free of cancer risk. The government notes ongoing uncertainty despite extensive review.
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Washington
Weather outlook with cool nights and mild Thursday
Canadian high pressure brings clear skies tonight with lows from 15 to 20. Thursday remains fair with highs near 35 to 40 and little to no precipitation.
Rhodes Launches Operation Crime Alert in Ohio
Gov James A Rhodes announced Operation Crime Alert to curb rising crime rates in Ohio at a news conference. He cited despite budget resources, crime still climbs, signaling a statewide push to address public safety.
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Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
More Charges in Cincy Police Chief and Officers
Suspended Cincinnati Police Chief Carl Goodin and two other officers face two additional counts each from a Hamilton County grand jury. The new charges involve a second informant account and name former Vice Squad Lt. Richard Beyer and officer James Simon. The first count alleges they gave false account sheets for a special informant. The second accuses them of corrupting the grand jury investigation.
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Cincinnati
Carl Goodin
Hamilton County
Richard Beyer
James Simon
Meat grades to loosen standards for choice and prime
The Agriculture Department will implement a new grading system on Feb 23 allowing less juicy tender and marbled meat in choice and prime grades after Supreme Court denial. Gulf Oil chief Dorsey resigns amid McCloy Report findings on illegal political contributions totaling over 12 million.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Harry A. Blackmun
Pittsburgh
Bob R. Dorsey
Gulf Oil Corp
Dorsey
Gulf
Electric Taser Dart Gun Tied To Armed Home Invasion
Four masked assailants posing as police used a Tas er electric dart gun to force a Montgomery County couple to reveal valuables. The couple were tied up and shot twice in the stomach. both treated and released. They fled with 7000 dollars cash 4000 dollars in jewels a Mercedes Benz and two 22 caliber rifles. The gun sold as a nonlethal protection device is branded by Taser Systems Inc and compared to a flashlight in appearance. Police noted the weapon’s potential hazards for heart or respiratory patients.
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Blue Bell, Pa
Montgomery County
Joseph
Mercedes-Benz
Taser Systems, Inc
California
Miami
Alvin Simon
Taser Systems
Dog Finds Home Fast After Call In Athens
Kenneth Emsweller of Route Athens received 12 calls about his watchdog. He sought a good home for the dog and encouraged readers to help place suitable pets and items with suitable families or groups.
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Kenneth Emsweller
Athens
House May Rebuff Ford on Angola Aid
Amid debates in Washington the House appears ready to back a Senate measure to cut off U S aid to Angola this month. President Ford plans to request continued anti-Soviet aid in his State of the Union. Bonker believes he can secure 220 votes to guarantee a cutoff as opposition cites fears of another Vietnam. Nessen described Ford aims for a cease fire and national unity in Angola.
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U.S
Angola
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D-Wash
Bonker
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White House
Ron Nelsen
Con
Vietnam
Nessen
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