Snow slows traffic as two inches fall in Hocking Valley
Two inches of snow coated trees and roads in the Hocking Valley causing slow traffic and ice on bridges and ramps. Crews were out at 6:30 a.m. with most roads in good shape by 11 a.m. Schools remained in session in Logan Nelsonville York and nearby districts. Forecast calls for lingering snow flurries and a small warmup later in the week.
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N.Y
Concord
N.H
Metzenbaum to Step Aside for John Glenn
Sen Howard Metzenbaum announces resignation on December 23 to allow Sen elect John Glenn to be appointed early, gaining seniority. Gilligan's spokesman expects Glenn to fill the seat, following Glenn's landslide win over Ralph Perk in the November election.
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Ohio
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Ford Forced To Take Costly Oil Import Bill
The Senate approved an oil import bill 44 to 4 that would require 30 percent of imported oil to be carried on American ships. The measure faces White House approval as part of a broader trade package, with critics warn of higher heating oil and gasoline prices and inflation.
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Shoemaker Reappointed Finance Committee Chairman
Rep Myr H Shoemaker D 88 Bourneville was reappointed as chairman of the House Finance Committee for the 111th General Assembly. Speaker elect Vernal G Riffe Jr announced the appointment. Shoemaker begins his ninth term in January and has chaired finance for the past two years.
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Bourneville
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Shoemaker
Gas Curtailments Increase for Ohio Industries Next Month
Columbia Gas of Ohio will cut allocations to 540 large volume industrial customers by 55 percent below normal starting January. The company cites deteriorating gas supplies from Southwest deliveries and lower producer deliverability, urging conservation to protect jobs. No new customers have been taken on for over two years, and sales to industries have been limited for four years.
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Logan
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Logan Clay Products Co
Logan Clay
Holl
Standard Oil
Rural Road Aid Bill Advances Through House
The House passed a $763 million highway aid measure by voice vote to fund rural roads and cities shifting toward mass transit. It preserves a 55 mph limit, tightens enforcement, and includes $200 million for roads outside the federal system. Rep. Bella Abzug notes the bill links to cost of living escalator provisions.
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Bella Abzug
D-N.y
Congress
Gas curtailment hits Hocking industries with 55 percent cut
Industrial plants in Hocking County face a 55 percent reduction in natural gas allocations after prior curtailments. Managers warn of possible plant shutdowns this winter as costs rise and fuel options shrink, with leaders seeking talks with Columbia Gas of Ohio and federal energy officials.
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Evelyn Little
General Hocking Brick Corp
Don Russell
Russell
Columbia Gas
Ohio
Logan
Federal Energy Administration
Birdwell
Market mixed as Dow climbs amid recession concerns
Markets in New York were mixed with the Dow Jones average up 3.28 to 590.11 at noon. Losers edged gainers at the New York Stock Exchange as traders waited on recession fears.
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New York Stock Exchange
Mixed Economic Signals Mark Energy Talks and Labor Struggles
The report outlines price shifts and rising unemployment amid energy talks. Ford and Giscard dEstaing plan a joint push on energy policy and an international oil conference. Senate backs 30 percent U.S. tanker carriage for imported oil while U S Steel raises prices and layoffs loom.
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Ford
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Giscard d’Estaing
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