House Focus on Redistricting and Energy Bill Veto Looms
Columbus AP reports lawmakers turn to the House for a pivotal redistricting vote and Senate amendments to a major energy bill. The bingo issue and public employee collective bargaining also clog the agenda as the session stretches into next week amid a Dayton firemen walkout memory and potential veto by Gov. Rhodes.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Senate
House-Senate
Dayton
James A. Rhodes
Hamilton County
Franklin County
Samuel L
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes New School Finance System
Rep. John E. Johnson and supporters unveil a plan to fund schools by diverting 95 percent of income tax and lottery revenue into a Basic Education Fund. The proposal would cap property taxes, adjust tax brackets, and aim to provide 1,700 dollars per pupil in 1979-80 while shifting revenue from the general fund. Major education groups react cautiously. hearings are expected as the plan moves toward a constitutional amendment for the November 1978 ballot.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Education Association
DEA
John Hall
House
Myrl H. Shoemaker
Johnson
Wayne County
Dayton
General Fund
Education Fund
Sadat to Visit Jerusalem Sparks Syrian Fallout and Resignation
President Sadat will visit Jerusalem for 36 hours starting Saturday with Begin announcing the plan after Sadat's Damascus trip. Assad rejects backing the visit and Fahmy resigns as foreign minister, signaling internal dissent while Israel awaits talks with Sadat.
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Sadat
Jerusalem
Associated Press
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Menahem Begin
Syria
Begin
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Assad
Iraq
Libya
Middle East
Ismail Fahmy
Fahmy
al Aqsa
Yad Vashem
Israel
City and AtCo Sheltered workshop clash over hangar repairs
City administration and AtCo Sheltered workshop representatives dispute repairing the old airport hangar that houses the recycling center. State funds returned to Athens County commissioners will support a paying program but not in the city.
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AtCo
Athens County Commissioners
Efaw Budget Criticized by Athens County Commissioners
The Athens County Commissioners approved 4100 dollars for Sheriff Gary Efaw to meet payroll and avoid layoffs before year end. The funding came after commissioners admonished Efaw over his budget management and questioned his handling of funds.
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Athens County
Gary Efaw
Efaw
Bidding Dispute Emerges Over Housing Rehab Program
The City County Planners Office and Tri County Community Action Agency clash over bid procedures. CAA Executive Director Roger Patton complains of being treated like mud as the dispute unfolds. Page 11 notes. Variable clouds with low 30s temperatures and Friday highs in the 40s. 10 percent precipitation chance. Details on Page 8.
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City-County Planners Office
Tri-County Community Action Agency
CAA
Roger Patton
Page
Food Prices Seen Rising Further in 1978
Government economist Kenneth R. Farrell predicts the average family food budget will rise 4 to 6 percent next year due to higher costs in transportation processing and selling after crops leave the farm. Sugar price increases and new U S policies could further lift prices amid uncertainty from weather energy costs and legislation.
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Washington
Kenneth R. Farrell
Economic Research Service
Farrell
Food and Agricultural Outlook Conference
U.S
Carter
Congress
Far Out House All They Want Is Privacy
Dan and Robin Woodard beat a town ban to build a secluded 96 acre home in northern Massachusetts. They insist on a simple outhouse and off grid living, but face years of court battles over plumbing rules and permits. The couple, early 30s, built the house themselves with no electricity and grow groceries on site. They seek privacy and non interference, while regulators push for indoor plumbing and a washing machine hookup. The dispute persists despite state court approval. Hang in there.
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Jules Loh
Northfield
Mass
Dan
Robin Woodard
Robin
Dan Woodard
University of California At
Los Angeles
Redwood Mountains
California
Boston
State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Michigan
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Athens
Messenger
Steve Robb
Recycling Center In Conflict
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