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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1977
Page
12
The article discusses ongoing Senate or House debate in Ohio over a bargaining bill addressing wages hours vacations sickness and fringe benefits. Minority Republicans offered amendments, including one banning strikes during official emergencies and another proposing sunshine law applicability to all government actions.
The Athens County Red Cross appeals for help for a Chesterhill family after a July 6 fire at the Larry Johnson residence. A temporary Morgan County home and furniture are sought. Call 593-6136 or 593-5273 for donations or information.
County Prosecutor David Frey finished the National College of District Attorneys 1977 Executive Prosecutor Course in Houston. Fifty six prosecutors nationwide completed the fifth annual session with open negotiations at all stages. Rep Edith Mayer offered an amendment to strip an agency shop provision. Democrats refused to budge on non union dues. Rep Cliff Skeen and others noted agency shops are permissive and require employer agreement.
A severe heat wave turns deadly as Davenport Iowa sees a mother lose five children in the Mississippi River while seeking relief. St Louis reports nine heat related deaths over two days and officials warn of continuing high temperatures through the weekend.
The Ohio House Finance Committee advances a heat subsidy plan for elderly and disabled residents earning $7,000 or less. A 25 percent discount would apply November through March for municipal and rural electric utility customers, with applications handled by county auditors or the State Taxation Department. The measure faces final steps and funding questions, including a $92 million two year appropriation and concerns from Rep. C William ONeill about the impact on higher earners and one time revenue.
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