Rhodes Bypasses Board Orders 14 Investigators to Probe Workmen’s Comp
Gov. James A. Rhodes directed 14 highway patrol investigators into Ohio s workmen s compensation fraud probe after the controlling board signaled plans to involve Atty. Gen. William J. Brown The move comes as Democrats control the board and as indictments rise in Cuyahoga County Johnston the industrial commission chair withdrew a request for 538 654 to fund outside investigators while still seeking 150 000 for a fraud audit The session featured sharp partisan exchanges amid questions on Stebbins ouster talks
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Howarth
Cleveland
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Senate Ousts Gregory Stebbins Over Corruption Charge
Gov. Rhodes pushes removal of industrial commissioner Gregory J. Stebbins in a 23 to 10 vote. Senators ruled he was corrupt or derelict in office for using his position for personal gain and approving a claim payment to a dead person. Stebbins, 60, professed innocence and said he was surprised by the outcome amid calls of due process concerns.
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Carter Attacks Ford Over Brown Remarks in Interview
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter urged President Ford to reprimand Gen. George S. Brown for comments about Israel Britain and Iran saying leadership is needed. Mondale urged action as Brown disputed statements and Ford said the matter is closed after Brown apologized earlier for past remarks.
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Ford Carter race tight as election nears
The Associated Press notes a dead heat in polls and a near even campaign scene as President Ford and Jimmy Carter campaign in Florida and Washington. Carter calls the race up for grabs while Ford calls it a dead heat amid criticism of Gen. Brown and the Earl Butz affair fallout.
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Boycott Names Spark Complaints by Trading Partners
Commerce Department released on Monday the identities of American firms involved in 59 Arab nation transactions since October 7. Among listed companies are Citibank Bank of America McGraw Edison James Beam Kayser Roth White Westinghouse and Deere and Co. A Fort Wayne exporter questions how to boycott Israel while doing business with many nations.
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Firms comment on Saudi Israel trade and Arab boycott
Companies including Deere and Co and Kremers-Urban International Corp deny participating in the Israel boycott while reporting compliance to U.S. regulations. A Congressional panel notes the Arab boycott is loosely enforced and varies by country as a Baghdad conference of 15 boycotting nations vows tougher measures against perceived U.S. actions.
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American Hanged in Bahamas for Murders
Michaiah Shobek, a 22 year old Milwaukee handyman and would be songwriter, was hanged at Fox Head Prison in Nassau Bahamas after confessing to the killings of three Americans he called angels of Lucifer. The execution was confirmed by crime chief Addington Darville who gave no further details.
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Bahamas prison execution outlined for Shobek
Shobek, tied to the 1974 knifing murder of Irwin Bornstein, was hanged after a detailed Bahamian execution process. Reporters and about 50 spectators attended at Old Trail Cemetery where his body was buried in a bulldozed section.
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New York
Growth Of GNP Falters
Washington AP reports the nations economy slowed from July to September with more unemployed as government data show GNP expanding at an annual 4 percent in the third quarter. It rose 4.5 percent in the second quarter and 9.2 percent in the first quarter. Economists say growth is enough to absorb a growing labor force but not to fully employ it.
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Immunizations Begin Swine Flu Program in Athens Area
The Athens City County Health Department will start its swine flu immunization drive on Wednesday. The notice lists immunization plans and target groups in the community.
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Weather outlook briefly: rain likely tonight into Wednesday
Cloudy tonight and Wednesday with intermittent rain likely. Lows tonight in the mid to upper 30s. Turning cooler Wednesday with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s. Probability of rain 60 percent tonight and Wednesday.
Bargaining on new GM Chrysler contracts resumes today
Detroit AP reports 508000 General Motors and Chrysler workers head into renewed talks as Ford plants stay largely strikebound for a 35th day amid broader labor action. Ford signs off on rabbit meat bill. FDA already inspects meat for purity. Citizens band radio rules shift to 40 channels with 1978 deadline for 23 channel sales. FCC cites TV set defects as main interference source.
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Truce Plan Faces Skepticism in Lebanon War
In BI rut Lebanon reaction to a proposed cease-fire and peace plan split, with doubts the truce will end 18 months of fighting. The plan, endorsed by Yasir Arafat and Hafez Assad, was announced after a summit in Ayadh with Sadat Sarkis and regional leaders.
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