Ohio Legislature Vows Special Session on Gas Conservation
Ohio’s House and Senate convened a special session to back Gov. James A. Rhodes in urging conservation of the dwindling natural gas supply. Lawmakers plan a nonbinding resolution from meetings with Rhodes and energy spokesmen to urge public cooperation and avert hardships this winter.
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Ohio
James A. Rhodes
House
Senate
Rhodes
Thomas J. Carney
Youngstown
House Energy and Environment Committee
Voluntary Conservation Urged as Ohio Curtis Grow
Columbia Gas of Ohio will cut back service starting Feb 1 affecting 1,650 industrial and 13,300 commercial customers as curtailment levels rise to 85 percent for large industrial users over 1 million cubic feet. State officials warn mandatory action may follow if voluntary conservation fails.
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Columbia Gas of
Ohio
Marvin E. White
White
Columbia
East Ohio Gas Co
Cleveland
Dudley J. Tan
East Ohio
Carter May Remove Natural Gas Price Lid
President Carter weighs lifting federal price controls on natural gas to ease a shortage linked to a severe winter. Proposals from James R. Schlesinger consider allowing gas price decontrol between states and shifting supplies, while White House cautions on immediate impact.
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Carter
Washington
White House
Gerald Ford
Congress
Area Schools Face Gas Curtailment With Possible Closures
Athens City Schools may close if the natural gas curtailment continues through March. High school curtailment rises to 85 percent and elementary to 30 percent, with heat limited to maintenance level around 45 degrees. Several area districts face similar shortages.
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Sam Henderson
Henderson
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Hocking
Charles Caniford
Cariford
C. L. Colmer
U.S
Raymond Brooks
Calendar Switch Proposed To Save Energy In Ohio District
LIMAVILLE Ohio AP Waterloo Local School District superintendent Nick Macris proposes a seven week winter shutdown and shorter summer break to cut fuel costs. The tentative 1977 78 calendar starts Aug 15 ends Dec 22 first semester and Feb 13 to Jun 21 second semester satisfying a 182 day year with two in service days.
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Limaville
Ohio
Northeast Ohio
Nick Macris
Waterloo
Macris
PUCO to Prevent Cold Damage During Gas Shutdowns
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ordered staff to draft an emergency system to supply maintenance natural gas to hardship cases as shutoffs rise. Dayton Power & Light faces likely overrun of winter allotment with 12 000 industrial and commercial users affected. The plan would differ between full shutdowns and keeping heat above freezing to avoid pipe damage. The commission plans daily meetings and a Wednesday review of the maintenance gas plan.
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Federal Power Commission
FPC
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Carter
Congress
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Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
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Dayton
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Heckman
Happy Gas
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Florida crops hit by freeze prompt disaster request
Gov. Askew sought federal disaster declaration after a freeze wiped out most of Florida winter vegetables and nearly half the citrus. Agriculture officials estimate losses at least 100 million for vegetables and 150 million for citrus, with higher consumer juice prices nationwide.
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida
Reubin Askew
U.S. Agriculture
Robert Bergland
Frank Pope
US Agriculture Department
Florida Board
Rhodes Budget Offered Aimed at balance in Ohio plan
Ohio Governor Rhodes outlines an 14.5 billion dollar executive budget claiming balance and no new taxes while increasing welfare and Medicaid spending. Education funding would ease penalties on districts not meeting ratios, allowing board flexibility though critics vow opposition. The proposal projects modest program growth with caution on energy impact.
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Ohio
Rhodes
William W. Wilkins
Wilkins
Ohio Education Association
DEA
John Hall
James A. Rhodes
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Athens Faces Winter Costs for Streets Water Pipes
Athens spent nearly 10000 this winter to keep streets and water pipes usable. Safety Director Phil Goldsberry warned problems may worsen before improving. The city weighs future use of the county landfill as volume doubles and new equipment is needed. Mental health reform efforts in Ohio could reshape care nationwide. Governor Rhodes hears utilities on energy shortage.
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Athens
Phil Goldsberry
Donald Barrett
Mondale in Germany Discusses Safeguards and Economy
Vice President Mondale meets West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in Bonn to discuss nuclear safeguards and economic problems. The talks, highlighted on pages 7 and 12, cover U S Germany cooperation and policy approaches amid Cold War tensions.
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West Germany
Mondale
Helmut Schmidt
Carter Cuts Limos to Cut White House Pomp
President Carter on Monday ordered the end of chauffeured limousines for top aides. Aides must car pool to work, gaining special White House parking privileges.
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Washington
Carter
White House
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