Rhodes announces Belmont County coal washing plant
Gov James A Rhodes and R and F Coal Co confirm a 20 million dollar coal washing plant planned between Lamira and Warnock in Belmont County. The facility aims to process about 4 million tons annually and meet EPA sulfur and ash standards in parts of Ohio. Xavier University to invest 2 million to upgrade humanities program with 1.5 million from NEH grant adds books facilities and community studies expansion.
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Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
R&f Coal Co
Cadiz
Lamira
Warnock
Belmont County
R&f
Ohio
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati
Xavier University
Jesuit University
National Endowment For the Humanities
Miami University reports enrollment upswing at three campuses
Miami University shows an enrollment rise to 18,397 students across its campuses in Oxford Hamilton and Middletown after a prior decline from a 1975 peak of 18,551. Main campus in Oxford lists 14,769 students for the fall term.
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Oxford, Ohio
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Miami
Hamilton
Middletown
Union Workers Return to Longview State Hospital
Charles King of OCSEA reports 400 striking workers at Longview State Mental Hospital returned to work after a four day walkout over grievances including alleged racial discrimination in discipline. Administrator Myers Kurtz denied the charges and negotiations resume Monday.
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Cincinnati
Charles King
Ohio Civil Service Employes Association
OCSEA
Longview State Mental Hospital
Myers Kurtz
King
Laws Not Compatible with Pet Store Economics
Middletown Ohio AP A pet store owner says laws and economics clash after he released two cats to stop white mice from raiding hamster food. The cats broke into a cage and ate a $40 canary, which he lamented was such a good singer.
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Middletown, Ohio
George Magbee
Magbee
General Tire unit to file substantial counterclaim in Sonatrach dispute
General Tire and Rubber Co says its Chemical Construction subsidiary will press a substantial counterclaim in the financial clash with Sonatrach. Chemico denies liability to Sonatrach claims seeking 92 million for breaches of a LNG plant contract in Algeria. Sonatrach pursued arbitration in Lausanne and later sued Chemico and parent firms in New York for interference with performance.
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Akron, Ohio
General Tire & Rubber Co
Chemical Construction
Sonatrach
General
Chemico
Algeria
Lausanne
Switzerland
International Chamber of Commerce
U.S
New York
General Tire
Aerojet-General Corp
Aerojet-General
Navy opens Miss Navy Contest to all service members
The Navy announced a nationwide Miss Navy Contest welcoming men and married women or any woman with children or pregnancy. A spokesman said regulations prohibit discrimination. The contest will be held Wednesday in National City, California.
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National City
Calif
Navy
Suit May Be Filed Over Bridge Structural Problems
Gov. Jay Rockefeller said West Virginia may file suit against Allied Steel Corp. over the Silver Memorial Bridge at Point Pleasant due to structural problems. The priority is to address safety hazards.
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Charleston
W.va
Jay Rockefeller
West Virginia
Ohio River
Point Pleasant
Allied Steel Corp
Rockefeller
French Plane Hijacked Forces Return To Paris
A hijacker shot a stewardess and seized a French jetliner carrying 107 aboard. The aircraft bound for Lyon was forced back to Orly Airport, with the gunman demanding a broadcast over Radio Europe No. 1 and Radio Monte Carlo and threatening to shoot a passenger. The hijacker, described as 45, large, blond with blue eyes, demanded maximum fuel.
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Paris
Orly
Lyon
Radio Europe No. 1
Radio
Stripper Fired Over Tattoos in Vancouver Case
Kandis Thompson, a 27 year old stripper, was fired by Kings Castle nightclub in Vancouver for tattoos on her left breast and right shoulder. Thompson plans to seek a Human Rights Commission review, claiming disability and gender discrimination. She says she has worked in about 24 BC clubs and earned around $200 weekly, adding patrons paid to see the tattooed performer.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Kandis Thompson
Ms. Thompson
Provincial
Human Rights Commission
Kings Castle
OU Students Can Ease Clashes Barrett Says
Ohio University Mayor Donald Barrett told the Student Senate that students can reduce disturbances through peer pressure and communication. He urged the senate to use its power to keep the university from gaining a bad reputation and criticized downtown bars. The senate passed a resolution asking OU to withdraw financial interests in South African corporations until trustees ensure socio economic stability under apartheid. The measure will go to the board with hopes of sparking discussion and avoiding confrontation.
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Michael Lajoie
Athens
Donald Barrett
Ohio University
Barrett
The
Senate
South Africa
OU Board of Trustees
Bill Sell
Sell
1977 Athens County United Appeal Opens Drive
The 1977 Athens County United Appeal launches at the Ohio University Kent State game with a parade of Boy and Girl Scouts Red Cross and Salvation Army displays. Theme A little bit more means a lot aims to hit a 77000 goal.
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Athens County United Appeal
Ohio
Red Cross
Salvation Army
United Appeal
Peden Stadium
Tri County centers kept open on gamble for funds
Tri County Community Action Agency will keep five day care centers open for at least a month using state Title XX and local funds while awaiting potential federal ARC support. The centers in Athens Logan New Lexington The Plains and Nelsonville serve about 180 children and may face cuts if ARC funds do not continue.
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Tri-County Community Action Agency
Roger Patton
Appalachian Regional Commission
Tri-County
Athens
Logan
New Lexington
the Plains
Nelsonville
ARC
West Elementary elects first student council in Athens
In the West Elementary School gymnasium Athens, 30 candidates campaigned for four council seats. Voters chose Daniella Katz as president Holly Dabelko as vice president Keya Myers as secretary and John Rankins as treasurer with adviser Mrs. Elaine Wetzel. The runoff determined the winners.
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West Elementary School
Athens
Daniella Katz
Barry Katz
Holly Dabelko
David Dabelko
Keya Myers
Frank Myers
John Rankins
Roy Rankins
Elaine Wetzel
Derek Shoemaker
Press
West
Deat
Beth Hanning
Burglars Take Tires and Battery From Service Station
Burglars took five tires and a battery from Troy Hyatt's Shell service station at the South Y in Athens. Hyatt reported the break in to police Thursday. The loss totaled 227 dollars after entry was gained by breaking a window.
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Troy Hyatt
Shell
South Y. Hyatt
Athens
Findings in Prathers Case Due Next Week
Athens County Prosecutor David Frey will issue a report to the county commissioners next week detailing his findings from a hearing on Ralph Prather a former Albany patrolman. The hearing examined whether Prather’s dismissal was justified under CETA procedures.
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Athens County
David Frey
Ralph Prather
Albany
Prather
Frey
Troy Hyatt
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