Schlesinger Named First U S Energy Secretary
The Senate moves to confirm James R. Schlesinger as the nation’s first energy secretary after Congress creates the Department of Energy. The House and Senate approved the energy legislation by wide margins, with White House plans to launch the department by Oct 1. The new agency absorbs most energy programs, abolishes three existing bodies, and assigns energy data gathering to a new Information Administration.
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Carter Signs Strip Mine Law After Long Battle
President Carter plans a Rose Garden signing at the White House for a new strip mining bill long fought by Congress and environmental groups. The law bans surface ripping where unreclaimable and requires restoration to original contours where possible, funded by a 35 cent per ton tax on strip mined coal and 15 cents on deep mined coal.
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Ohio 93N Project Nears Complete In Falls Gore Two
The $997 433 project fixes two deficient bridges on Ohio 93N in Falls Gore Two by replacing them with conduit beneath a newly aligned 24 foot pavement with berms. Much of the work includes new pavement from Blackburn Rd to Bear Run Rd and from Ohio 312 to 668. Rubel Wilson General Contractors of Lewisville leads the effort to remove sharp curves and improve safety.
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Lewisville
Pleasant Hocking Valley Weather With Warm Scores
Fair weather continues in the Hocking Valley with a midday reading of 78 at 11 a.m. Overnight low was 55. Tuesday's high reached 81. A 30 percent chance of showers or thundershowers remains tonight and Thursday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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Logan Mara Plays Principal Role In Tecumseh Production
Grant Mara 20 of Chillicothe and Capital University is a principal in the outdoor drama Tecumseh. He portrays Thin Warrior in the battle scenes and war dance, rehearsing 12 hours daily with a cast that stays in a Chillicothe hospital dorm.
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Carter Decriminalization Proposal Seen Amid Drug Reform Plan
President Carter urges focusing on large-scale drug traffickers while proposing marijuana decriminalization. Officials say the move aligns with prior admin positions, sparking sharp criticism from LAPD chief Edward Davis. DEA chief Bensinger notes it reflects current federal practice. fines remain at $5,000 with up to one year possible.
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Ruppert conviction overturned by Ohio Court of Appeals
The 1st District Ohio Court of Appeals overturned James Ruppert’s 11 murder conviction and remanded for a new trial. The ruling cites a misapplied unanimity rule and notes Ruppert was not informed a majority panel could find guilt without unanimous consent.
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Ohio Bell Strike Seen Nationwide
Ohio telephone workers ready to join a nationwide Bell System strike if talks fail. About 25 000 CWA members in Ohio could walk out at midnight Aug 6 when their three year contracts expire. An additional 4 600 IBEW members may strike 8. Spokesmen say supervisory staff will maintain service.
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Kentucky
Finance Panel OKs $15,000 For Transfers To End-Year Fund Reallocations
The city finance committee directs the city solicitor to draft legislation for about 16 fund transfers and an appropriation of $15,000 from anti-recession funds for City Council review on August 9. Allocations include $7,500 for police salaries, $5,300 for cemetery, and $2,300 for recreation, with a $2,500 rise for cemetery repairs and repainting.
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