Bus crash injures seniors en route to Sea World
A bus carrying 36 seniors from Detroit to Sea World via Ohio Turnpike crashed through a guardrail near Fremont. Passengers treated for minor injuries and released. driver Elwood Russelli hospitalized in serious condition.
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Hoffman pleads innocent in double murder case in Ohio
Howard Thomas Hoffman III appeared in Lake County Court and pleaded not guilty to two counts of first degree murder in the shooting deaths of his parents. Judge John F. Clair Jr. ordered no bail after prosecutors moved for denial of bail.
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Jaycees Elect West Virginian President On 14th Ballot
Samuel D. Winer 29 of New Martinsville West Virginia was elected president of the U S Jaycees on the 14th ballot after a 13 hour balloting. He is part owner and operator of a clothing store and serves as national Jaycee vice president for Georgia Nebraska Texas Utah and West Virginia.
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Ohio unemployment falls to 4.5 percent in May
Ohio’s unemployment rate declined from 5.5 percent in February to 4.5 percent in May as teens and students return to the labor market. Production workers’ average gross weekly wage rose to a record 183 dollars.
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Ohio lifts hospital care limit for welfare program
The Ohio Welfare Department will resume paying for up to 90 days of hospital care under the aged blind disabled and dependent children programs starting July 1. Acting director Robert Canary said the 30 day limit is lifted after federal regulators deemed the prior limit out of compliance. The federal share for hospital care under Medicaid is 54 cents per dollar.
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Britain frees pound as market finds new rate
London abandons government support and lets the pound float to a new rate sending European markets into confusion. The move sparks a dollar run and gold rises over two dollars an ounce while the London FX market closes until Tuesday. Frankfurt and Swiss markets also see the dollar slide to around 3.15 marks and 3.72 3.74 francs respectively.
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Girls State resumes serious government work in Ohio
In Columbus 1250 Buckeye Girls State delegates return to work after a night of folk dancing. An adviser notes that government is not all fun as they tackle panels on Ohio courts and the status of women. Judges Whiteside and Jenkins join a court panel while Martha Wheller Ethel Swanbeck and Gertrude Donahey discuss women in government.
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Nixon Corners Boys Nation Delegates At Ashland
At Ashland College Ohio 1370 Boys State delegates received President Nixon personal congratulations via aide Dana Mead The message urged public service and responsibility through the Boys Nation experience The selection of two Ohio delegates to Boys Nation in Washington was announced on the final day of the event
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Thousands Flee As Rivers Rise During Agnes Flood
The Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers threaten western Pennsylvania as Hurricane Agnes stalls dumping more rain. National Guard aids evacuations in Harrisburg and Elmira with 36 dead and at least 20 missing. Gov Shapp declares extreme emergency as floods loom.
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20 Percent Social Security Increase Moves Toward House Vote
Senate sponsor Sen. Church says a 20 percent across the board rise for Social Security benefits could win congressional approval by next week. He discussed the plan with Rep. Mills who would permit a rider on a debt limit bill, with Nixon expected to sign by Friday. The boost aims to appear in forthcoming checks, though welfare-reform debates may delay final action until September.
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D-Ark
Social Security boost eyed as election looms
Report lines that about 27 million Social Security recipients could see an increase before the national elections on November 7. A 20 percent rise is backed by Church and Mills with a retroactive start June 1 and a automatic cost of living trigger. Financing would rely on higher wage-base taxation. House action on the debt limit bill is anticipated early next week.
McGovern Plans Southern Swing to Challenge Nixon
McGovern, poised to clinch the Democratic nomination, will tour six Southern states to show strength there and energize base support for the fall race. Aides, led by Frank Mankiewicz, say delegates will exceed 1 400 by July 1 as Humphrey’s camp awaits a California ruling on delegates.
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House OKs Revenue Sharing Bill in Push for Senate Action
The House approved a $30 billion five year revenue sharing plan for states and localities by a 274 to 122 vote retroactive to Jan 1. Senate action likely after conventions. hearings to begin next week but not likely finished before the July 10 Democratic con vention.
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Nixon weighs veto on education bill over antibusing provisions
President Nixon said he would decide today whether to sign or veto a 21.3 billion education bill due to vague antibusing language. He noted a dilemma and a close call, urging Congress to approve SALT restraints and other defense programs while eyeing a moratorium on new desegregation orders.
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