New Fireworks Rules Reduce Fourth of July Explosions
Fireworks stands flourish but federal limits on consumer devices cut powder to 50 milligrams from 130. Rules apply to interstate sales. many states ban them. DC appeals court asks for clarification. injuries total about 9,000 last year, many youths. Safety tips urge careful handling and supervision.
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State Fund Bill Nearing Approval in Ohio Legislature
Senate House conferees voted 42 to accept a 13 billion dollar budget package. The measure moves to Gov. Rhodes before the new fiscal year with possible earlier delivery. Ray Meshel noted quick progress and a transportation funding bill awaits floor votes.
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Ohio cities weigh Dayton ruling on desegregation plans
The Supreme Court sent a Dayton desegregation plan back for a limited remedy, prompting reviews in Columbus, Cleveland, Youngstown, Cincinnati and Lima. Judges and lawyers anticipate slower, targeted busing solutions while cases proceed in each district.
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Ohio death penalty under review by U S Supreme Court
Ohio Attorney General William Brown expects the Supreme Court to favorably review the states death penalty law as it agreed to hear arguments on cruel and unusual punishment in Willie Lee Bells case. The Bell appeal and 70 men and three women on Ohios execution list could shape enforcement.
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Jail Funding Battle Draws Athens Nelsonville Officials
County commissioners press for a city county jail as Athens and Nelsonville leaders scramble Local Public Works applications. Page 2.
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New Principal Named for Athens Middle School
Dr. David H. Liggitt, 34, educator from Groveport Madison School System, was chosen as the new principal of Athens Middle School.
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Officials Discuss Athens County Tax Plan Impact
A representative of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio told officials from five Southeastern Ohio counties in McArthur that a half per cent piggyback sales and use tax would raise about 340000 in 1978 and 490000 in 1979.
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POMEROY Planning Advances Building Plans and Nursing Home Interest
The Meigs County Planning Commission learned plans for a multi purpose building may proceed to bid in August. An out of state firm showed interest in constructing a county nursing home. Page 12 forecasts cooler weather with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and rain chances of 70 percent tonight and 60 percent Wednesday. Details on Page 6.
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Supreme Court rules Nixon tapes not under former president control
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that President Nixon cannot control White House tapes and 42 million pages of records. Congress validly enacted the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, with General Services Administration rules to give public access, while preserving confidentiality limits.
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House Debates Repeal of $12,900 Congressional Pay Rise
The House weighs scrapping the $12,900 pay raise that began March 1 with a pivotal vote. A key amendment to strike funds from the appropriations bill could cut pay for representatives, senators, judges, the vice president, Cabinet members, and top federal employees from 57,500 to 44,600 if upheld.
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Carter Aides Outline Standby Gas Rationing Plan
The Carter administration is crafting a standby gas rationing program that could be imposed immediately. James Bishop, aide to James Schlesinger, said the plan would give the President broad powers in case of supply interruptions. The effort follows Carter's warning that rationing could be pursued if other energy measures fail.
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