Barrett Promises to 'Go Down Swinging' Over Interchange Costs
City officials react to Ohio Department of Transportation cost estimates for relocating the Route 682 interchange to the Appalachian Highway after a landslip. The redesign shifts the interchange about 50 feet south, increasing the project price by about $26,000.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Barrett
Robert Ekey Messenger
Ohio Department of Transportation
Donald Barrett
ODOT
Department of Transportation
Author Slated At OU and City Finance Row
Educator Jonathan Kozol will speak at Ohio University in Morton Hall. The piece also covers Route 682 interchange costs, a $500 000 change order, city opposition to 5 percent share, ODOT involvement, and concerns over drainage and flooding from bypass construction along Coates Run.
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Jonathan Kozol
Ohio University
Morton Hall
Kozol
Boston
Johnson
Department of Transportation
Safety Service
Goldsberry
Coates Run
Richland Avenue
Ohio Governor Eyes 400 Gas Wells Plan
Columbia Gas of Ohio chairman Marvin White says more time and information are needed before acting on Gov. Rhodes request to drill 400 gas wells in Ohio by Nov. 1. White cites coordination with Columbia Gas Transmission Corp and identifies steps to locate suitable wells and capable producers with initial drilling locations. Rhodes hopes the project would secure winter gas supply at a cost potentially from 10 to 40 billion dollars.
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Columbus, Ohio
Marvin White
Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
White
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp
Charleston
W.va
Jordan
Columbia Gas
Agent Drops Bryant Over Public Stance on Homosexuals
Miami AP report says Anita Bryant's talent agency drops her after her Save Our Children campaign and battle against LGBTQ rights. Dick Shack of the Agency for the Performing Arts cites career alignment and a forthcoming book as factors. Ruth Shack, Dade County Commissioner, backed the earlier ordinance.
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Miami
Anita Bryant
Dick Shack
The
Agency For the Performing Arts
Miss Bryant
Save Our Children
Florida
Dade County
Shack
Ruth Shack
Carter Urges Accord for Middle East Peace and Relations
President Carter presses for a Middle East peace settlement that includes full diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab states as talks with Prime Minister Begin loom. He told 53 Jewish leaders at the White House there is a chance for a lasting accord by year end. He also plans a personal decision on recommending a neutron bomb after reviewing study results.
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Carter
Middle East
Israel
Menahem Begin
White House
Jody Powell
Texas Dem Retiring After 44 Years in Congress
Rep George Mahon of Texas says he will retire at the end of his current term ending a 44 year House career and 52 years in public office. The 77 year old Democrat will not seek reelection in 1978 and noted he would pass age 80 before another term.
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Tex
George Mahon
Congress
Texas Democrat
U.S
House of Representatives
Mahon
West Texas
House Appropriations Committee
Colorado City
Tillamook cheddar wins royal thanks from Queen Elizabeth
Tillamook chamber of commerce sent a two pound loaf of cheddar to celebrate the queen’s Silver Jubilee. Vice Admiral Sir Peter Ashmore wrote from Britannia to thank Tillamook leaders for the cheese, noting it arrived at Buckingham Palace in excellent condition.
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Elizabeth II
Great Britain
Tillamook
Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
Jerry Knudsen
Peter Ashmore
Britannia
The
Palace
Buckingham Palace
Mauritanian Ambassador Shot in Paris Ambush
A gunman wounded Mauritanian Ambassador Ahmed Ghanahalla in Paris, but officials said he is out of danger. The attack, linked by a caller to Polisario Front factions, follows two prior ambassador shootings in the city.
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France
Ahmed Ghanahalla
Polisario Front
Africa
Spanish Sahara
Mauritania
Morocco
Agence France Presse
Mohamed el Wali Sayed
Nouakchott
Education Workshop in Patient Education at Ohio University
A two day workshop on patient education planning implementing and evaluating will be held Aug 23 and 24 in Morton Hall Ohio University. Elizabeth A. Lee from the American Hospital Association will speak on program planning media selection and objective setting for nurses and educators. The $25 fee covers registration materials and two lunches with Aug 12 as the deadline.
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Public Health Education Division
Corporation For Health Education In
Appalachia Ohio
CHEAO
Morton Hall
Ohio University
Elizabeth A. Lee
Ms.n
American Hospital Association
Chicago
Barbara Roselyn
Cheao Athens
Mrs. Kessell Withdraws From 4th Ward Council Race
Republican candidate for Athens Ohio 4th Ward, Mrs. Kessell, resigns her council bid citing home responsibilities. Replacement by Republican Central Committee to be chosen later this month. Couladis leaves council to become county auditor. replacement by City Council. Democrats to select new treasurer candidate following Vada Poston's appointment as city auditor candidate.
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George Allison Kessell
Charles St
Kessel
Republican Central Committee
Central Committee
Pete Couladis
Couladis
Democratic Party Central Committee
Vada Poston
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