Rhodes' high hopes for 'low mood proof' fail in Ohio Legislature
In Columbus, Gov. Rhodes loses the bid to pass a $2.5 billion urban bond package and related amendments as the Democratic-led legislature misses a midnight deadline. Senate and House could not reconcile housing and transportation plans, ending the bid to place Rhodes proposals on the June 3 primary ballot.
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Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Senate
House
General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Rhodes
Ocasek
Edward J. Orlett
Dayton
Dispatch
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
New Boston
Riffe
Israeli Hotel Raid Kills Nine and Captures Eighth Guerrilla
Israeli troops stormed the Savoy Hotel in Tel Aviv after a six hour siege, killing seven guerrillas and later capturing an eighth. The attack, linked to Yasir Arafat’s Al Fatah, left at least nine dead including two Israeli soldiers and wounded many others. A mob attacked the captured fighter as the ambulance fled. Kissinger condemned the assault as violence but urged peace efforts.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Seafront Savoy
U.S
Yitzhak Rabin
Yasir Arafat
al Fatah
Henry A. Kissinger
Middle East
Kissinger
London
Savoy Hotel
Beirut
Ford asks 2 billion for youth and adult job programs
President Ford asks Congress to provide 2 billion dollars to fund a summer youth job program adding 760 000 placements and extend public service jobs for 310 000 adults beyond December 31. White House officials cite Labor Department guidance and a pending House Appropriations bill as the plan moves forward.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
White House
Ron Nelsen
Labor Department
House Appropriations Committee
Cal
House
Carl Albert
Appropriations
George Mahon
D-Tex
Nessen
Public Service
Rhodes launches petition drive for four point plan
Gov. James A. Rhodes vows to gather more than 300000 signatures by August to place his low mood proof package on the November ballot. He will also unveil two new programs on energy and another unspecified measure, arguing action now is needed despite legislative delay.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
General Assembly
Ohio Republicans decry ineptness over ballot delay
In Columbus, Republicans charge Democratic leaders with dilatory tactics as lawmakers fail to act before the midnight deadline to place Gov. Rhodes four part economic package on the June 3 primary ballot. Ocasek defends the delay while Kurfess calls the move inept. Rhode's team waits for a later statement.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
House
Charles F. Kurfess
Perrysburg
Senate
Oliver Ocasek
Akron
Rhodes
9 Percent Emergency Rate Hike Granted in Ohio
The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co received temporary authority from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a 9 percent emergency rate increase. The measure affects customers in 25 counties including Franklin and Columbus regions and lasts until a permanent rate request is decided. The company cited inflation and a 25 percent rise in maintenance costs since December 1972 as causes.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Commission
Franklin
Brown
Gallia
Athens
Licking
Highland
Vinton
Meigs
Ross
Adams
Morgan
Hocking
Knox
Pickaway
Jackson
Delaware
Lawrence
Pike
Scioto
Madison
Fayette
Fairfield
Union
Washington
Perry
February Wholesale Prices Dip
The Labor Department reports wholesale prices fell eight tenths of one percent in February from January, marking a third straight monthly decline led by farm products. Despite the drop the index remains 14.6 percent higher than a year earlier, signaling cooling inflation at the wholesale level.
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Washington
Labor Department
Rhodes Secret Fair Fund Allegations Hit Ohio
A nonpublic report alleges Gov. Rhodes arranged secret funds totaling 500200 for the Ohio State Fair via falsified agency vouchers. The document cites payments from multiple state agencies to the Expositions Commission, with disputed legality and lack of quid pro quo. Auditor Ferguson and Atty. Gen. Brown weigh possible action.
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Columbus, Ohio
John J. Gilligan
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
Thomas E. Ferguson
Atty
William J. Brown
Gilligan
Frank J. Diamond
Commission
Diamond
Industrial Commission
Youth Commission
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Department of Highway Safety
Department of Agriculture
Department of Development
Department of Liquor Control
Agriculture Department
John M. Stackhouse
Expositions Commission
EPA delays auto pollution standards for one year
Washington AP reports Congress is unlikely to lift a five year pause on stricter auto emission rules. EPA chief Russell Train cites high sulfate emissions from catalytic converters as rationale for a cautious one year delay with a request to extend pauses if needed.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Environmental Protection
Russell E. Train
Train
EPA
Ford to hold 7:30 news conference in Washington
President Ford plans a 7:30 p.m. EDT news conference in the Executive Office Building auditorium. It will be his 11th since taking office last August and will be broadcast live on radio and television.
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Washington
Ford
Medina Hospital Seeks New ER Doctors After Suits
Medina Community Hospital plans to hire a new emergency room team after the current group ends service Sunday amid frequent malpractice lawsuits. Dr. Andrew Karson cites defensive medicine and unnecessary tests as a result of courtroom pressure.
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Medina, Ohio
Medina Community Hospital
Andrew Karson
Medina County Emergency Room Association
Weather Outlook with Rain Tonight and Friday
Occasional rain expected tonight and Friday. Lows tonight in the 40s and highs Friday in the low 50s. Details on Page 2.
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