Cleveland Council okays sale of Municipal Light Co to CEI
Cleveland votes 18 to 15 to approve selling the city owned Municipal Light Co to the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co but passage awaits a 40 day wait due to lack of two thirds support. Opponents vow to continue opposition led by Dennis Kucinich. In Cincinnati NRA shifts focus to gun control as leadership change follows a coup by dissidents.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Municipal Light Co
CEI
Muny Light
Dennis Kucinich
Cincinnati
National Rifle Association
Maxwell E. Rich
NRA
Federation For Nra
Harlon Carter
Insulin Breakthrough by San Francisco Researchers
Drs. Howard Goodman and William Rutter announced in San Francisco that they have planted rat genes producing a primitive form of insulin into bacteria. The engineered bacteria reproduced with their hosts, offering potential diabetes treatment. About 20 percent of diabetics require daily insulin for survival.
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San Francisco
Howard Goodman
William Rutter
Coal Strike Likely Says Industry Leader
Ralph E. Bailey chairman of Consolidation Coal Co says a nationwide coal strike is likely this fall. He notes the industry will seek an enforceable contract to curb wildcat strikes and that United Mine Workers officials advocate a limited right to strike individual mines with local majority approval.
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Pittsburgh
Consolidation Coal Co
Ralph E. Bailey
Bailey
United Mine Workers
Paychecks To Be Fatter From Tax Cuts
About 46 million workers will see higher take home pay next month as tax cuts begin June 1. The average weekly withholding reduction is 2.13 dollars with a $200 yearly saving for a family of four earning 10 000 dollars and a 111 dollar annual cut at 15000 dollars.
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Washington
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Backfires in Soviet Union Tour
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band wrapped a three week U S Soviet cultural program tour in Moscow with a concert for 80 000 Soviets. Jackie Robinson Clark said the audience bounced in their seats and requested more. A teenage girl noted American songs differ from Soviet themes.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Jackie Robinson Clark
U.S. State Department
Podgorny Dropped From Soviet Politburo
Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny was removed from the Communist party Politburo in Moscow, amid signals of possible retirement. Brezhnev and Kosygin remain, with Brezhnev now the leading figure after the decision by the central committee.
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Moscow
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Communist Party
Moscow Radio
Podgorny
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Appalachian region child health programs face funding cuts
In Athens, Hocking, and Perry Counties Child Health Programs warn of service and staff reductions as Appalachian Regional Commission funds near expiration on Oct 1. Officials say low income families, especially those not on Aid to Dependent Children, would bear the heaviest impact if funding is not replaced.
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Athens
Hocking
Perry
Appalachian Regional Sion
Horne
Appalachia
Parkersburg to I-77 Link Costs Rise 68 Million Tag
West Virginia highway official cites 1967 estimate of 20 million for a 37 mile I-77 gap upgrade now priced at 68 million dollars. The rally of regional highway users urged funding parity with interstate projects and highlighted the Appalachian connection between Ohio and West Virginia markets.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
G. Kenner Bush
Southeastern
Blake
Appalachian Ohio
Superkids Contest Winners Named Debbie Cook Dominates
Debbie Cook, a fourth grader at The Plains Elementary, won the 10 event Superkids contest at The Plains for the South East Ohio Lung Association. The Delta Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Ohio University organized the fundraiser, raising $450 to buy an educational film for area schools.
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Debbie Cook
the Plains
Veterans of Foreign Wars District 12 to meet at Gallipolis
Delegates from District 12 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars gather at Gallipolis Post 4464 on June 5 to press the Carter Administration for veteran aid and to seek continued embargoes on Hanoi and Havana. District officers for 1977-78 will be elected, with William Kanouse expected as commander and Sam Schaffner serving as immediate past commander.
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District 12
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gallipolis
Carter Administration
Po Woodyard
Cailipotie
Woodyard
Athens
Ross
Vinton
Pike
Jackson
Meigs
Scioto
Gallia
Lawrence
Glenn Soles
Congress
U.S
Hanoi
Havana
William Kanouse
Chillicothe
Ohio University Education College Holds Third Annual Recognition
Ohio University's College of Education will host the third annual student recognition reception on June 10 at 7 30 p m in Nelson Commons. The event honors bachelors masters and doctoral graduates and presents 25 special citations to about 40 students for outstanding achievement. Dean Samuel Goldman will preside and Athens High School students will provide entertainment. The ceremony is open to faculty staff students and parents. Ohio University's Criminal Justice Program will screen a film and host a lecture on white collar crime tonight at 7 in Copeland Hall Room 13 with Dr Alice Franklin speaking.
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Ohio University
College of Education
Nelson Commons
Samuel Goldman
Athens High School
Vera Smith
Copeland Hall
Alice Franklin
Ohio Youth Commission
Memorial Day Services Set At Marshfield
Memorial Day observances planned by Wilhiam Frank VFW Post 8804 at New Marshfield and its auxiliary. A parade forms at 9 30 a m, church cemetery services at 10 with speaker Dr John C Herron. Alexander High School band and Athens County Mounted Posse participate. Auxiliary dinner follows. call post to report any unflagged graves.
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Wilhiam Frank
VFW
New Marshfield
John C. Herron
Alexander High School
Athens County Mounted Posse
Meigs County Board of Education Moves Meeting Date
The Meigs County Board of Education changes its scheduled meeting from June 7 to June 14.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Program to Broaden Council Member Base
The Buckeye Tourist Council approved a plan at the Cambridge quarterly meeting to broaden its membership by targeting more tourism related businesses. A revised fee structure lowers individual memberships to 25 dollars and adds administrative and management services. Trinka Sherman will oversee daily activities under Robert L. Tracht of the Cambridge Chamber. William Coffey of WILE radio and Phil DeVore of the state tourism office discussed radio use and state promotion plans.
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Buckeye Tourist Council
Cambridge
Trinka Sherman
Council
William Coffey
Wile
Phil DeVore
Alexander High School Names Senior Class Top Ten
The 107 member Alexander High School class celebrated diplomas on Sunday with the top ten graduates Belinda Baldwin Michael Beckley Carolyn Graves Linda Gross Susan Haseley and more. Other graduates include Bonnie Lou Allen Kenneth Allen Joni Bartlett Vernon Bobo Deloris Boggs Mark Boggs Vernon Brite Donald Cameron Elizabeth Canter Anthony Chaney Randy Chapman Claudia Cline Vickie Comer Kevin Cone Gilbert Cooper Christy Cotterill Brian Crow Carol Crume Keith Cunningham Loraine Davis Sandra Dearth Candy Dicken Jenny Dille Kathy Dillinger Robert Dishong Mark Douglas William Elliott William Elmore Joseph Gaston Cynthia Gilkey Byron Green James Hall Jr Pam Hall Irene Hamilton Jon Hanning Carol Hare Agatha Hart Stephanie Hawk William Hedrick Jr Mary Hillen Rick Hunter Helena Howery Bill Hyatt Blaine James Jr Gale Jones Debbie Keirns James King Constance Koker Kristen Kuhre Cindy LaHugh Robin Lieving Greg Lowrey Leah Mace Marsha Mace Mark Mason Lee McClanahan McCoy Retha McVey Brent Pratt Robert Reeve Kimberly Reeves William Reeves Rodney Root Peggy Russ Charles Russell Benjamin Sams Roy Dan Saylor Alan Shafer Kenneth Shingler Jack Sickles Debbie Smith Debbie Smyers Tom South Vicki Stotts Margaret Swearingen Tricia Trout Dennis Turrill Roger Van Nest Gary Wagoner John Wagoner Teresa Walsh Mary Warner Donald Whaley Debra Whiteman Zayna Wilson Kevin Woodgerd Alice Wooten Russell Wooten Tim Wooten.
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Alexander High School
Belinda Baldwin
Michael Beckley
Carolyn Graves
Linda Gross
Susan Haseley
Sue James
Virginia Jordan
Tami Scott
John Theiss
Melinda Wood
Bonnie Lou Allen
Kenneth Allen
Joni Bartlett
Vernon Bobo
Deloris Boggs
Mark Boggs
Vernon Brite
Donald Cameron
Elizabeth Canter
Anthony Chaney
Randy Chapman
Claudia Cline
Vickie Comer
Kevin Cone
Gilbert Cooper
Christy Cotterill
Brian Crow
Carol Crume
Keith Cunningham
Loraine Davis
Sandra Dearth
Candy Dicken
Jenny Dille
Kathy Dillinger
Robert Dishong
Mark Douglas
William
Blood drive aids Athens in holiday demand
The Athens County Red Cross urges donations as holiday blood use rises for accidents and procedures. Lucille Smith notes 50 area hospitals rely on volunteers to keep supply steady. The Bloodmobile will visit First Methodist Church on South College Street next Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking at the city garage and free babysitting at St. Paul’s Catholic Church nearby.
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Athens County
Red Cross
Ohio
Athens
Lucille Smith
Livestock Prices Listed at Ohio Valley Auction
Saturday sale at Ohio Valley Livestock Co. featured stocker steers 31 to 42.75 dollars, stocker heifers 24 to 34, canner and cutter cows 19 to 23.50, Holsteins 23.75 to 28, commercial bulls 29 to 33.75, veals 41 to 57, culls 40 and down, sows 33 to 36.75, stock cows per head 130 to 215, stock cows and calves 199 to 320, stock bulls 200 to 265, baby calves 12 to 58, and pigs 96 to 40.
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Nina Stoyan
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
Academy
Messenger
Family Development
Nelsonville
ARC
Family Developa
General Motors
Clyde Stotts
Thomas Neely
David Richmond
Roger B. Smith
Parkersburg, Marietta and
Belpre
Honorable Service
Marshfield
Robert L. Tracht
Cambridge Chamber
Alexander
Ohio Valley Livestock Co
East
Washington Street
the Ohio Company
East Broad Street
Columbus
Bank
North Court St
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