Ohio's Economic Fate Returns to Legislature over Bond Defeat
Ohio lawmakers revisit Gov. Rhodes's jobs and progress bond plan after wide voter rejection in 88 counties. Rhodes warns of possible industrial and natural gas crises and considers partial tax abatements to lure industry. House Speaker Riffe contemplates reviving the transportation bond and AFL C IO backs a revenue earmark proposal.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Senate
Oliver Ocasek
Akron
House
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
C- 89
New Boston
Associated Press
Riffe
Afl-Cio
Rhodes Says Chance For Coal Plant Hurt
Ohio may learn next week if it won the bid to acquire a $142.3 million coal gasification plant to be built by the federal government. Coalcon officials planned a multi-site announcement but postponed it after Ohio voters rejected Rhodes four part economic recovery program. Governor Rhodes expressed pessimism that the vote hurt Ohio's chances.
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Columbus
Ohio
Coalcon
GOP
James A. Rhodes
Coulcon
Rhodes
Ohio Energy Resource and Development Agency
Union Carbide Corp
Chemico
General Tire and Rubber Co
Akron
House tax cut plan moves toward final House vote
Congress grapples with extending 1975 tax cuts into 1976 and beyond. The Ways and Means Committee faces a show down over a 12.7 billion package while Ford demands spending controls. The bill would extend individual, business, and child care tax benefits and curb shelters. Ohio coal gas plant proposal linked to energy projects faces key decision.
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Washington
Congress
Ford
House
Ways and Means
al Ullman
D-Ore
Senate
Rockefeller withdraws from 1976 vice presidency race
Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller announced in Washington that he renounced a spot on President Ford's 1976 ticket to avoid party squabbles. He said his differences with Ford exist but not as the main reason, insisting the country needs Ford’s full attention during difficult times.
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Washington
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ford
Rockefeller
Tain
CIA
Nessen
Colby
Prosecutor Targets New Pat Law In Oxford Ohio
Butler County prosecutor John Holcomb vows action after Miami University students push through a relaxed marijuana ordinance in Oxford. He seeks study of the local and state laws, warns penalties differ from the July effective state law, and notes possible council opposition ahead of a November 18 vote.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Oxford
Butler County
John Holcomb
Miami University
Holcomb
Oxford City Council
Oxford Council
Lee Davis
Oxford City
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Bush Awaits Senate Confirmation as Colby Stays at CIA
President Ford reshuffles top posts with William E. Colby staying as CIA chief until George Bush is confirmed as his successor. Colby agreed to remain after Ford fired James R. Schlesinger from defense and appointed William Hyland as deputy NSC director. Senate Intelligence Chair Frank Church cited concerns about Bush’s qualifications while Colby received a brief ovation at a CIA ceremony.
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Ford
State Department
White House
CIA
William E. Colby
Colby
U.S
Peking
George Bush
Senate
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
William G. Hyland
National Security Council
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Security Council
Henry A. Kissinger
Air Force
Brent Scowcroft
Kissinger
Hyland
Bush
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Senate Intelligence Committee
Post
Church
Heater Sells Quickly in Athens ad leads to sales
David Sutherland of Rt. 5 Athens reports rapid sale of a gas butane heater after listing it in an Action Act ad. He received about a dozen calls and sold it the first day, continuing to get inquiries after forgetting to cancel the ad. Let us help you sell that unused item.
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David Sutherland
Rt. 5
Athens
Fromme Loses Bid to Oust Hunters From Jury Pool
Sacramento AP Lynette Fromme fails to remove two hunters from potential jurors in her trial over an alleged assassination attempt on President Ford. Judge Thomas MacBride, a hunter, rejects dismissal citing no prejudice from anti hunting views. MacBride insists Fromme’s name be pronounced as one syllable Fromme. Washington AP bipartisan New York congressmen push speakers to back bills to block NYC default. House subcommittee may approve bankruptcy reform not tying NYC to a balanced budget.
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Sacramento
Calif
Lynette Fromme
Ford
U.S. District Court
Thomas MacBride
Miss Fromme
MacBride
Washington
New York
New York City
House
Franco Needs Surgery Amid Health Crisis
Generalissimo Francisco Franco, 82, requires further surgery due to a blood clot in his left leg. Pyresa reported opposition from his family to the operation as doctors said he had another restful night after treatment with an artificial kidney machine. his condition remains grave.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Pyresa
March of Conquest Opens Moroccan Advance into Spanish Sahara
AGADIR Morocco King Hassans march into the Spanish Sahara began with volunteers raising the Moroccan flag over a Spanish fort and columns pushing six miles past the border in two hours. A radio eyewitness said four Spanish F 5 jets flew low over the marchers but did not deter them. Belize City: Britain rushes reinforcements as Guatemala accuses intimidation amid armored units near Polvora. Bangladesh: Supreme Court Chief Justice Abu Sadat Mohammed Syeem becomes president of the country.
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Agadir
Morocco
Hassan
Spanish Sahara
Belize City
Belize
Britain
Guatemala
Polvora
Bangladesh
Dacca
Supreme Court
Abu Sadat Mohammed Syeem
Industry Gets Relief From Gas Shortage in Columbus
The Public Utilities Commission responds to industry protests by allocating quick relief for firms hit hardest by the winter gas shortage in Columbus, aiming to ease energy strain and stabilize operations.
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Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio grocery prices hold steady in October report
Columbus notes five percent rises in coffee and milk offset by lower sugar costs. The overall average price of a grocery basket in Ohio remained unchanged for October, as reported on page 16.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio voters reject record number of school tax levies
Gov James Rhodes faced resistance as Ohioans shot down a record set of new property tax levies for public school operations. Weather outlook notes cloudy skies with showers possible and mild temperatures into Friday.
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Columbus
James Rhodes
October Wholesale Prices Jump Sharpest in a Year
The Labor Department reports wholesale prices rose 1.8 percent in October the largest monthly gain in a year led by new model cars lumber and textile products. Farm prices also climbed 2.2 percent with live poultry leaf tobacco and fluid milk showing notable increases.
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Washington
Labor Department
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