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Ohio governor declares energy emergency during frigid winter
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes declared an energy emergency as one of the coldest winters on record persisted. The move urged residential natural gas users to keep homes at 65 degrees while Ohio lawmakers prepared a special session. Florida and Georgia faced massive crop damage and job losses, with Florida alone estimating over 100,000 farm workers affected. Georgia warned potential layoffs could rise to 150,000 to 200,000 if cold and gas shortages continue. Across states, schools remained closed, while some cities reported reduced river navigation and ice-related delays along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
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