Congress Expected to Back Carter B1 Halt Fight Looms Over Funding
Congress steers toward endorsing President Carter’s decision to halt B1 bomber production though House and Senate members pledge to keep B1 funding in play. The debate centers on a 110.6 billion defense bill with 1.5 billion for five B1s, while Carter promotes cruise missiles as the preferred alternative.
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Harold Brown
George Mahon
Texas
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United States
Joseph Addabbo
D-N.y
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Senate Democrats
Neutron bomb debate heats Senate vote clash over arms
The Senate prepares to vote on funding for neutron warheads that kill via radiation with minimal structural damage. President Carter weighs the funds to maintain flexibility. debate centers on safety, deterrence, and potential nuclear devastation risks.
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Carter
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Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Plane Down at Hocking Tech
A two seater Cessna crashed in a field east of the college parking lot. The pilot, Hayes, was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital by the Nelsonville EMS unit. Injuries unknown. Witnesses saw him crawl from the wreck and noted concern for photographic equipment. Police and fire units plus a State Patrol trooper responded.
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Athens Center to Reexamine Policies After Security Critique
Officials at the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center plan a policy review following last week’s comments by Police Chief Ted Jones criticizing ward security. Page 2.
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Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
Ted Jones
Policies Re-Examined by Athens County Registrar
Athens County motor vehicle deputy registrar ordered to open her office Saturdays on a trial basis. Page 2. Two Southeastern Ohio sites receive equal treatment by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co in search for a new coal fired power plant location. Page 3.
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Southeastern Ohio
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Local Officials Eye Auditor Posts as Ballot Draw Near
Democratic officials pick City Treasurer Vada Poston as candidate for city auditor while Republican Pete Couladis declares his bid for county auditor. Observers study the field and race dynamics ahead of fall elections.
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Comic Page Delayed In The Messenger
The Messenger does not publish the comics today due to mechanical issues. The comic page will appear in Sunday's Messenger as a substitute.
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Sunday Messenger
Man Dies in Fire Near Racine
A Meigs County man perished in his burning home near Racine on Thursday despite rescue attempts by two neighbors and volunteer firemen.
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Weather outlook cool tonight and sunny Saturday
The forecast calls for clear and cool weather tonight with lows from fifty five to sixty. Saturday will be sunny with highs near eighty to eighty five. Rain chances are near zero tonight and Saturday.
Storms Rake Ohio Damage Hits Sandusky County
Funnel clouds cut a path through northern Ohio with five tornadoes. Gov. Rhodes deployed 130 National Guardsmen to Fremont as repairs began and the Sandusky River faced waste flow due to the sewage plant outage. Damages rise past 1 million dollars.
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Sandusky
Sandusky County
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Green Springs
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Air bag and safety belt rule eyed for 1982 cars
Congress moves toward a Transportation Department plan requiring air bags or automatic safety belts in new cars starting with 1982 models and full compliance by 1984. Adams says life saves could reach 9,000 yearly. opposition centers on costs and government reach.
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Transportation
Brock Adams
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Donald Riegle
D-Mich
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