Carter seeks gradual inflation decline through voluntary measures
Treasury Secretary Blumenthal says the Carter administration will urge business and labor to curb wages and prices but expects only a gradual drop in inflation from 5 to 6 percent. He ruled out mandatory controls, noting targets may guide wage and price changes and that tax incentives could spur production.
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Labor Announces Job Program for Veterans
President Carter announces a $1.3 billion plan to hire 200,000 Vietnam era veterans, creating 145,000 public service jobs and persuading firms to hire 50,000 to 60,000 more. The program, a priority in Carter’s stimulus package, targets high veteran unemployment with emphasis on young and black veterans.
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South African Catholic Schools Move to Integrate Across Races
Archbishop Joseph Fitzgerald says Catholic schools in South Africa will integrate as the church seeks to align with conscience and reduce apartheid. He notes government prompting when black diplomats’ children entered white schools and cites limited numbers due to housing and segregation. The move follows a quiet decision to avoid government confrontation, with Anglican and Methodist churches signaling similar steps.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Joseph Fitzgerald
Associated Press
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South
South-West Africa
Bitter cold forecast with drifting snow across Ohio region
Strong winds and falling temperatures tonight bring 2 to 3 inches of snow. Temperatures drop five to 15 below zero by Saturday morning. Bitter cold and flurries likely Saturday with highs near zero to 5 above. Lake Erie shows northwest winds 35 to 45 knots with snow squalls.
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Court News: Dismissals and Bonds in Local Cases
Melvine Hopgood of Albany faces possession of cocaine charges dismissed for insufficient evidence. Kenneth Chapman’s disorderly conduct by intoxication dismissed due to no complainant. Matthew A. Ginsburg’s improper backing dismissal due to incomplete complaint. Theodora C. Colborne bonded over with patrol as surety, Fines for Steven Kennard and Curt Anderson. Margaret Hubbard charged with telephone harassment pled innocent and case sent to Municipal Court Athens.
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Melvine Hopgood
Albany
Lester Kimbrough Jr
Carriage Hill
Kenneth Chapman
Jacksonville
Matthew A. Ginsburg
Athens
Theodora C. Colborne
McArthur
Steven Kennard
Trimble
Curt Anderson
Margaret Hubbard
Bertie Everetts Glouster
Wellston Fines and Forfeitures Reported
Wellston mayor Roger E. Castor of Hamden faced driving while under the influence charges with a $150 fine and three days in jail. Steven D. Carrington of Wellston received a $10 fine for reckless operation. Stephen O. Carmen of Wellston was fined $50 for leaving the scene of an accident. Bond forfeitures included Gordon K. Faught of Londonderry Route 1 for reckless operation at $23. The case of Richard in assault saw dismissal due to plaintiff not appearing.
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Roger E. Castor
Hamden
Steven D. Carrington
Pennsylvania Ave
Wellston
Stephen O. Carmen
Eighth St
Gordon K. Faught
Londonderry
Richard
Prinze Shot In Apparent Suicide Attempt In Los Angeles
Freddie Prinze star of Chico and The Man was shot in the head early today in West Los Angeles. He was in critical condition after emergency surgery at UCLA Medical Center. Police found a gun near him suggesting possible self harm. he lives in Los Angeles and has Puerto Rican heritage. The actor, 22, rose to fame after a Tonight Show appearance and is married with a pending divorce.
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Chico and
the Man
Los Angeles
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Ucla Medical Center
Chico
Jack Albertson
New York City
James Komack
Chico and the Man
Las Vegas
Katherine Elaine Cochran
Four Wellston Juveniles Cited in Bomb Threat Case
Four Wellston juveniles were arrested after a bomb threat at Wellston High School. Police received a 11 15 a m call and by 11 40 a m had arrested all four, who were released to their parents while Jackson County Juvenile Court prepares charges.
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Wellston High School
Dale Neal
Jackson County
Neal
Arthur Essman
Emergency Runs Reported by Athens Fire Squad
Athens fire squad logs show two incidents on Thursday night. Steve Siegfried 31, from 1 S Court St Apt A, was taken from 24 W Union St to O Bleness after lacerating a finger. Daniel Russell 47, from 31% S Court St Apt 2, was en route from 3S Court St to O Bleness for illness.
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Athens
Area death notices from Wellston Logan and McArthur
Wellston John F. Barrett 85 of 402 E C St died Thursday in Holzer Medical Center He was a retired carpenter and attended Byer Christian Church He is survived by two step sons and two stepgrandchildren plus a sister Funeral Sunday 1 p m in Wellston James N Blower Funeral Home burial Byer Cemetery McArthur Mary H Reynolds 81 died Thursday at O Breeess Memorial Hospital She is survived by husband R G Rosco Reynolds two stepchildren four step grandchildren five step great grandchildren a sister and was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers Funeral Monday 1 p m in James N Blower Funeral Home burial Elk Cemetery Logan George W Ruff 92 died this morning in Hocking Valley Community Hospital Born in Hocking County he was a retired farmer He is survived by four sons and five daughters 28 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild His wife Florence Ringhiser Ruff died in 1974 Services Monday 10 a m Leonard Lyke Funeral Home burial Oak Grove Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening.
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John F. Barrett
Holzer Medical Center
Vinton County
John
Eliza Price Barrett
Byer Christian Church
Carl Miller
New Carlisle
Harold
Dayton
Frank Kinsel
Chillicothe
Ruth
James N. Blower
Clyde Graves
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Mcarthur
Mary H. Reynolds
O'Breeess Memorial Hospital
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Rosco) Reynolds
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Jerry Griffith
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Nancy Palmer Ruff
Porter
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Sylvia) Stuart
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Joan) Huston
Geraldine) Pavlik
Columbus
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Leonard-Lyke
Oak Grove
Sarasota
Fra
Bob" Wilson
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Toledo
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Rites Set For Fire Victims At Ohio University Chapel
Memorial services are planned for Linda Berry 31 Gabriel Berry 4 and Daniel Berry nine months at the Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel Ohio University The three died in a fire that destroyed their South Canaan Road home The family requests contributions to the Linda Berry Scholarship Fund at Hocking Technical College School of Nursing Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home.
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Athens
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Gabriel Berry
Daniel Berry
Helen Mauck Galbreath
Ohio University
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Church Singspiration Sunday at Bishopville Church
GLOUSTER Bishopville Church of Christ hosts a Singspiration Sunday at 7 p.m. with special guest Eva Grubbs returned Rhodesia missionary. Rim of the World Singers perform plus readings by members. Pie and coffee served after in social rooms. Public invited.
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Glouster
Bishopville
Community club events schedule and cancellations in Athens
Multiple notices list meetings and social events around Athens including Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge IOOF Temple in Jacksonville with a 7 30 p m circle and a noon luncheon, Albany VFW Dance with Ohio River Boys band, Alcoholics Anonymous at Church of the Good Shepherd, Minear Chapter practice in Guysville, and a canceled AARP City Hall meeting next Tuesday in Athens, with details and times.
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Elmwood Place
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E.T
Order of the Temple
Albany Vfw
Ohio River Boys
AARP
City Hall
Athens
Obituary notices for Strohmeyer and Yinger announced
Charles R Strohmeyer 80 of Rushville Route 1 died Thursday He was a former Glouster resident and retired farmer Survived by Mary son David and three grandsons of Rushville Route 10 two half brothers Homer Millersport Virgil and Harold Glouster two half sisters Mrs Verne Leroy Glouster and Mrs Lee Isabell Euring Arizona Services Sunday 1 pm Van Fossen Funeral Home Glouster Sheridan Funeral Home after 2 pm Saturday Willard D Yinger 55 of 216 W B St Wellston found dead Thursday evening at a gravel pile in an old strip mine area Death due to heart attack Born Jackson County son of Elmer and Lois Dix Yinger Employed 35 years Frick Gallagher Manufacturing Co Member Trinity United Methodist Church Survived by Clara daughter Mrs Carol Callin Long Beach Calif a son Jerry Yinger Nelsonville a step son Roger Lovett Gallipolis five grandchildren four brothers Harold Kansas City Mo Haldor Virginia Rev Gerald Yinger Cincinnati Eugene Circleville sister Mrs Charles Yomain Hughes Washington DC Announced by the Wellston
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Wellston
Willard D. Yinger
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Jackson County
Elmer Yinger
Jackson
Lois Dixon Yinger
Frick- Gallagher Manufacturing Co
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Carol Callin
Long Beach
Calif
Jerry Yinger
Nelsonville
Roger Lovett
Gallipolis
Kansas City
Haldor
Virginia
Gerald Yinger
Cincinnati
Eugene
Circleville
Charles
Yomain) Hughes
Washington, D.H
James N. Blower
Man Hurt Fighting Blaze on East Side
An east side man suffered first degree burns to the arm and forehead while trying to extinguish a kitchen fire caused by a grease pan. Mike Mathews, 22, refused treatment. Firefighters said the blaze started when grease ignited and spilled during pan removal. a water response worsened. a pan cover is recommended. Damage totaled $400 to the kitchen.
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Mike Mathews
Dalton Ave
Athens
Mathews
Earl Goodin
Oakdale Cantata Delayed By Road Conditions
The Oakdale Church of Christ postpones the Young Believers cantata scheduled for Sunday night due to dangerous roads and no parking. The 7 p.m. worship and evangelistic service will proceed as planned, and the cantata is rescheduled.
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Hospital Admissions and Discharges List from Athens Area
A roster of patients admitted and discharged across multiple towns names listed. Notables include Mildred Milbun in Hilliard and Amanda Hawk plus Gerald Donohue from Pomeroy. Also noting Fred Mathias of Athens Route 2 in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus room 5016.
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Hilliard
Amanda Hawk
Gerald Donohue
Pomeroy
Fred Mathias
Athens Route 2
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
Common Cause seeks public commitment on code of conduct for Congress
The Common Cause coordinator in the 10th District urged U S Rep Clarence Miller to commit before February 17 to a stringent code for Congress including full financial disclosures and limits on outside income and gifts A pay raise for federal officials scheduled for February 17 hinges on adopting such a code The Athens County Commissioners also announce the Plains Water and Sewer District billing office move to the Courthouse and new mailing address for bills
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10Th Congressional District
U.S
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House of Congress
Beth Goedicke
Athens
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Goedicke
Congress
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Plains Water and Sewer District
Plains
Athens National Bank
Ohio to fund share of Athens facility for mentally retarded
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation sent HAVAR Inc. of Athens a $5,245 check as the third payment on the state’s share of construction costs for a $130,000 residential facility. The state will contribute $65,000 toward the project to be matched by local funding.
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Athens
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
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