Viking Lands Mars Probe Sends First Clear Photos
America's Viking 1 touched down on Mars at 4 53 PM landing site Chryse Planitia and began sending razor sharp surface images. Scientists cheered as the 1300 pound lander relayed pictures line by line after a 213 million mile journey.
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Audit Reveals Motor Vehicle License Book Backlog
Ohio auditors expose widespread errors in license fee distribution by deputy registrars. Backlogs stretch to 1973 and 1971 1972 debit memos flag outstanding records. Call for centralized issuance to restore accountability and local revenues.
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Sides woo uncommitted Ford Reagan claim delegates
Ford and Reagan battle for uncommitted delegates with claims of numbers and new voters. Ford said he has 1 103 of 1 130 needed for first ballot nomination while Reagan shows 10 more delegates and lists new supporters from Delaware Virginia and North Dakota. Ford mocked Reagan's forecast as baloney and emphasized economy peace and governance as campaign themes.
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Ford Defends Nixon Pardon at White House News Conference
President Ford says the Nixon pardon was in the nation s best interest and vows voters will decide if it becomes a campaign issue. He promotes new Watergate reform bills while Democrats and AFL CIO pressure amid Nixon and Watergate references.
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Rhodes calls special session on Medicaid crisis
Gov. James A. Rhodes formally calls a special legislative session for next Tuesday to address Ohio's widening Medicaid deficit. He warns of the danger of losing the program as expenditures outpace the $127 million 1977 appropriation and urges action before federal matching money is jeopardized.
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GNP growth slows in second quarter
Washington AP The Commerce Department reports the gross national product grew at a 4.4 percent annual rate in April through June, down from 9.2 percent in Q1 as inventory stabilization dampened overall expansion. Inflation rose to 5 percent in Q2 while final sales advanced 4.7 percent, aided by inventory adjustments.
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AFL-CIO backs Carter in presidential contest
George Meany announced the AFL-CIO endorsement of Jimmy Carter, saying labor unity favors his plan to change the economic picture. The endorsement, coming from the federation and its Executive Council, caps a shift with major unions backing Carter while Ford and Reagan face lukewarm or shifting support. Meany later checked into George Washington University Hospital for bronchial tests.
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Athens Eyes City Income Tax Hike For Capital Projects
City Council moves to place a fall ballot measure approving a city income tax increase. The plan would raise the rate from 1 to 12 percent, adding about $50 annually for a $10,000 salary, funding capital improvements.
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Council OKs Borrowing for Appalachian Highway Project
City council voted to borrow 174000 dollars from three local banks to fund the city share of Appalachian Highway construction in Athens.
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Nadia Comaneci Scores First Perfect 10 in Olympics
Nadia Comaneci, a 14 year old from Romania, earned the first perfect score in Olympic gymnastics, marking a historic moment amid the Montreal Games. Her 10 reflects flawless execution in compulsory routines, thrilling spectators and sparking global acclaim for Romania.
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Tax Bill Scrutinized by Senate Finance Committee
Washington committee reviews dozens of amendments to a large tax bill with provisions benefiting only one or two corporations or individuals. Deliberations continue as lawmakers seek to curb targeted favors.
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Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of thundershowers
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a chance of thundershowers and overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and cooler with showers and thundershowers, highs in the low to mid 80s.
Inmate Intake Records Hit Seven Day High in Ohio
In Columbus the Ohio Department of Correction reports 106 prisoners admitted to the Correctional Medical and Reception Center during its first week, a record driven by county jail holds while the center moved from Chillicothe to the penitentiary. The prior weekly peak was 80 inmates. President Ford backs swine flu program with a health officials report to resolve legal impasse threatening mass inoculations.
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