Human Fly Scales New York World Trade Center
George Willig a 27 year old Queens toy designer becomes the first to scale the 110 story south tower in 3 1/2 hours using a self designed device. Police at the top shake his hand before cuffing him as officials threaten a 250000 lawsuit while Willig says the feat could inspire future rock climbing endeavors.
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DeWitt Allen
Ohio Redistricting Remap Bill Sparks GOP Power Fight
In Columbus the Democratic plan to redraw Ohio congressional districts faces Republican resistance and mixed reactions from leaders. The measure aims to dilute GOP strength by consolidating urban areas into few districts while protecting rural and suburban seats, with key targets in the 12th and 2nd districts and a proposed new Fourth District. Democratic leaders defend the map as within legal bounds. Republicans say the move is partisan gerrymandering.
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Maloney
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House
Ohio Guard
Statehouse
Ocasek
Samuel L. Devine
Thomas A. Luken
Dayton
Tennyson Guyer
Findlay
Luken
Guyer
Congress
Alexander School Board and ALEA Deadlock Reached in Mediation
A federal mediator has been asked to resolve an apparent deadlock in contract talks between the Alexander School Board and the Alexander Local Education Association after an unsuccessful negotiating session on Wednesday. The report notes ongoing tension and no agreement as efforts continue.
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Alexander School Board
Alexander Local Education Association
Logan approves rental program application for 100 units
Logan area receives county approval to pursue a federal rental program for 100 housing units. Cincinnati notes no rise in inmate violence despite higher population at Lucasville prison. Los Angeles House committee probes child pornography linked to a major business.
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Los Angeles
Clear Tonight With Mild Lows Then Sunny Saturday
Weather forecast notes clear conditions tonight with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s and sunny skies Saturday. Highs expected in the upper 70s to low 80s with only a small chance of rain around 10 percent on Saturday.
Dutch Hostages Freed From Village School Amid Virus Outbreak
Four days of fear ended as armed Asian extremists released 105 students and one teacher from Bovensmilde school in northern Holland. About 55 hostages still held on a train near Assen. six Moluc can gunmen remained at the school with principal and teachers.
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Red Cross
Gas Supply Outlook Bright for Large Users in Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio reports a brighter next winter with large commercial and industrial customers likely to receive 80 percent of their gas needs. The new curtailment levels exclude schools, which may stay in a separate category with 70 percent guarantees until residential supplies are at risk.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc
Marvin E. White
Columbia Board
White
Vacation-Pak offer for Messenger readers
The notice promotes a Vacation-Pak service from The Messenger that saves copies during absences and delivers them on return at half price. For details call 592 6612 and ask for circulation.
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Messenger
Rhodes Highlights Long Range Benefits Of Noble County Coal Gasification
Gov. Rhodes says the Noble County coal gasification plant could spark a new southeastern Ohio industry with capital and jobs. A $25 million ERDA design grant is expected for the Caldwell project as part of a $250 million demonstration plant. The plan involves nine private partners and no state funds, with 350 to 400 jobs and 60 million cubic feet of natural gas daily.
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Rhodes
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