Ohio Govt Leaders Pray as Voluntary Gas Plan Holds
In Columbus the governor and lawmakers led a prayer for relief from a severe cold wave as voluntary natural gas conservation appeared effective. Officials noted fewer requests for help and the Ohio National Guard deployed about 400 troops to aid stranded motorists and assist police amid a multi county freeze. Six deaths in Seneca County and other weather related injuries were reported as the state entered a third day of the energy crisis.
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Phale Hale
Rhodes
Fuel Shortage Worsens as Storm Strands Thousands
The harsh storm left motorists and bus riders stranded or walking for shelter while schools kept children overnight. Gov. Byrne urged lowering thermostats to 65 to curb gas use as Congress moves to pass Carter energy relief.
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Storm Co. Weds From Page One Shelter Stories
In Scott, Van Wert County a family of 10 found shelter after being trapped at home without food or heat as gas service stalled. West Ohio Gas Co. relay heater malfunction blocked flow, leading to hours without gas. National Guard escorted repair crews to the town of 400. Red Cross set up emergency stations with up to 2000 people housed in Findlay shelters. In Columbus, about 40 hotel guests evacuated after furnace failure left rooms freezing. one elderly resident died in an unrelated room fire. State roads reopened as Governor Rhodes planned aerial surveys of the frozen state.
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Ohio to shorten school year due to energy crisis days
Ohio lawmakers plan energy crisis days to cut the minimum classroom days to 160 for districts closed by natural gas shortages or severe weather. The measure, supported by Gov. Rhodes and Education, would cover retroactively existing closures and require teachers to work with no extra pay if crisis days are made up.
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