Carter Faces House Cuba Aid Ban Fallout Ahead of Senate
President Carter and House Democrats seek Senate reversal of the House ban on U S aid or trade with Cuba and indirect aid to six nations. The House passed a 6.7 billion foreign aid bill, trimming 373 million, while Republicans celebrated cuts and Carter urged restraint.
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Castro sees possible normalization with United States
Fidel Castro told about 70 American businessmen in Havana that U S Cuba ties could normalize as the Carter administration shifts away from aggression. He said long standing differences are old problems and the embargo harms Cuba but will not topple his government even if it lasts 50 years. He noted Chicago businessmen found Cuban officials receptive to future U S investment though Minnesota delegates reported a cooler stance.
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Massive sewer blast hits Akron streets after vandalism at Patch Rubber
Police say vandals opened valves at Patch Rubber causing 3000 gallons of volatile naphthalene to spill into sewers. A huge explosion followed near Glendale Cemetery, buckling streets and damaging a water main and buildings. No injuries reported as police investigate and union leaders deny links to the act.
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Agnew Tax Returns Questioned Again by IRS
The IRS says Spiro Agnew failed to report about 27000 dollars of 1973 income and owes nearly 14000 in back taxes and penalties. His lawyer calls the claims harassment while Agnew fights the case in U.S. Tax Court.
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Ugandan President Amin Status Still Unclear
AP reports in Nairobi that claims of Amin's death or disappearance are false though uncertainty remains. Kampala broadcast says he rests after hard work and on a delayed honeymoon with Sarah, confirming unverified assassination reports and noting fewer alleged reprisals and casualties.
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Ohio House passes consumer lawsuit bill amid opposition
The Ohio House approved Rep. Vernon F. Cook's bill to curb lawsuits against makers and sellers of consumer and industrial products. It sets defenses for manufacturers and limits claims after 10 years but allows structured settlements. Critics call it anti consumer and worry about rights to damages.
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Pioneer UFO witness Kenneth Arnold marks 30 years
Kenneth Arnold, 62, the Boise businessman who first reported flying saucers, delivers a keynote at a Chicago UFO conference rounding 30 years since his June 24, 1947 sighting over Mt Rainier. He describes the objects as alive in the center, changing density, and moving up to 1700 mph.
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Begin rejects ceding West Bank for Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin vows his government will not give up all of the West Bank or allow a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria and Gaza. He rejects 1967 lines, says no preconditions to talks, and warns proposals threaten Israel’s survival. He cites Mussolini as a parallel to nonbelligerency.
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Ohio Parochial Aid Law Upheld By Supreme Court
The court upheld limited state aid to parochial schoolchildren allowing books and educational services while prohibiting funding for field trips or lending equipment. The split ruling supports both taxpayers challenging establishment of religion and officials defending the 1975 Ohio measure providing up to 88 million dollars in aid over two years.
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Supreme Court
Ohio
City Budget Hearing Delayed by Finance Panel Snag
The City Council's Finance Committee requires an extra public hearing for Mayor Donald Barrett's 1978 general fund tax budget proposal. Page 2.
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Two Suspects Captured After Nightlong Washington County Holdups
Two men believed linked to two robberies in Washington County were captured in Athens County after an all-night manhunt. Authorities traced leads from Thursday night incidents to arrests this morning.
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Airport group seeks funds and staff for project
LOGAN The Hocking County Airport Authority asked county commissioners for additional funding and more personnel. The group said a nine member board is needed to complete the airport project.
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Weather Outlook With Showers and Thunder Showers
Variable cloudiness with showers and thundershowers likely tonight and again Saturday. Lows tonight in the mid to upper 60s with a 60 percent rain chance. Saturday high temperatures 80 to 85 with a 50 percent rain probability. Details on Page 11.
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