House rejects repeal of 1978 congressional pay raise
The House voted 251 to 161 to keep the 1978 pay raise for members, with amendments to cut the $928.8 million legislative appropriation and affect over 20,000 federal upper-level employees. Debate focused on the raise mechanism and plans to block future raises during sessions.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Special Commission
Congress
Central State University
Xenia-area
State Controlling Board
Central State
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
Camp Red Arrow Teaches Scouts Skills at Strouds Run
About 170 Cub Scouts aged 8 to 10 from the Hock-Hocking District attend Camp Red Arrow at Strouds Run State Park. They study hiking wildlife arrowheads fishing and sports with demonstrations by Paul Kilzer of the Southeast Ohio Bass Club and a tug of war led by Jesse Sherman of Pack 179. The camp ends tonight with a 6 p.m. ceremony for scouts and parents.
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Red Arrow
Hock-Hocking
Paul Kilzer
Southeast Ohio Bass Club
Jesse Sherman
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Ohio budget moves toward Rhodes as deadline nears
A $13 billion Ohio budget sits on Gov. James A. Rhodes desk amid a Democratic House split over funding. The Senate approved a revised conference report 26-6, while a boycott by black lawmakers subsided as the measure passed 64-33 with four Republican votes. Rhodes signaled limited vetoes, citing a separate language bill and overall budget balance without new taxes.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
House
Senate
Rhodes
Thomas J. Moyer
Moyer
General Assembly
Harry Meshel
Congressional clash over Medicaid abortion funds after Supreme Court ruling
The House and Senate move to block federal funds for abortions amid a Supreme Court decision allowing possible halt of Medicaid abortions within about 25 days. The Senate seeks limited funding exceptions, while the House calls for a total ban. Conference needed to reconcile budgets and abortion language amid Hyde Amendment dispute.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Labor Department
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Congress
New York
U.S. District
John F. Dooling Jr
Brooklyn
N.Y
High Court
Dooling
Carter Halts B1 Bomber Production While Pushing Cruise Missile
President Carter declared that the United States should stop production of the B1 bomber but continue testing and research. He announced deployment of the cruise missile as a major alternative, with ongoing evaluation during SALT talks and support from Defense Secretary Harold Brown.
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Carter
United States
Soviet Union
Sile
White House
Harold Brown
Bicentennial Agency Closes as War Effort Goes On
The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration shuts down after final report to Congress. From now on federal observances fall to the Interior Department with 1987 Constitution bicentennial planning discussed. Jean McKee laments ending and notes community involvement and July 4th spirit.
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Congress
Interior Department
Nixon
Jean McKee
Miss McKee
Carter
Edward Brooke
Rmass
ARBA
Jail project advances as Athens County votes on funding
The Athens County Commissioners press forward with a city county jail project after failing to secure sufficient funding from local cities and schools in the county. The move signals continued push despite funding gaps and local hesitation.
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Athens County
Deputy Allowed to Resign After Skinny Dipping Incident
Debbie Perkins former Athens County deputy who was fired last month for a skinny dipping incident may resign and receive back pay. Page 5.
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Debbie Perkins
Athens County
Keeping Their Character Cities Undergo Restoration Debate
Glouster's American Legion baseball team nipped Athens on a squeeze play by Randy Penrod and Mike Turrill in a sports item noted on page 15. The executive director of the South Central Ohio Preservation Society argues restoration projects must retain each town's individuality in the broader discussion on preservation.
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South Central Ohio Preservation Society
Glouster
American Legion
Athens
Randy Penrod
Mike Turrill
Supreme Court Strikes Death Penalty in Rape Case
The Supreme Court rules execution cannot be imposed for rape, a move welcomed by women's groups who say harsh penalties hinder convictions. The article notes possible broader move against capital punishment beyond murder. Page 20.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Nine oil nations forgo July price rise. US may pay more
In Vienna nine oil exporting countries agree to skip the 5 percent price increase set for July 1 while Saudi Arabia announces a higher price. U.S. industry observers expect Americans to face higher costs for imported oil amid the market shift. Weather outlook shows showers tonight with lows 65 to 70 and clearing, cooler Friday with highs 75 to 82.
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Austria
Saudi Arabia
U.S
America
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