Rhodes Faces Test as Ohio Assembly Opens
Ohio's 106th General Assembly convened with a 16-16 Senate split and Lt. Gov. Brown holding swing votes. Governor Rhodes faces a clash over tax hikes as school funding seeks a one cent sales tax boost to raise 116 million annually, contrasting with Rhodes' budget proposal.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
James A. Rhodes
GOP
John W. Brown
Frank W. King
D-Lucas
Senate
Democratic
Ted W. Brown
House
Ohio Education Council
Rhodes
Roger Cloud
R-Logan
A. G. Lancione
D-Belmont
Cloud
105Th General Assembly
John C. Smith
Dayton
Montgomery County
Jaycees Take Down Christmas Decorations
The 1964 holiday season ended as Logan's Main Street Christmas decorations were removed by Logan Jaycees and volunteers. Work began at noon and was nearly finished by dark, with thanks to the Jaycees for the season's attractions.
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Jaycees
Logan City Schools set 1965 appropriations at 1.37 million
The Logan city school board approved total 1965 appropriations of 1,366,587 and elected Robert Bryan as president at Brandt's Restaurant. George Blosser as vice president and rep on the LHS athletic board, Doris Williams hired as home economics instructor, Rudolph Rempel rehired as clerk, Brady Waugh resigned as bus driver, and jan 1965 meeting dates set. General fund totals 1,029,192 plus several subfunds. anticipated revenues list state and federal aid and other receipts. Anticipated pay raises tied to Gov Rhodes plan prompt added 12,500 for 100 salary increases, with 584,640 for regular teachers and two more teachers added. Ongoing costs include 100 salary rises, plus 10,000 under Economic Opportunity Act and 5,000 for district survey.
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Athens
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Rusk warns against reckless moves in Vietnam
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged persistence in Vietnam and ruled out a political settlement or withdrawal. He warned against expanding the war and said reckless action could lead to catastrophe while noting South Vietnam can stop the insurgents.
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Johnson
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China
Laurelville Youth Sentenced for Burglaries and Fire
Jack Lee Hedges, 17, of Laurelville Route 1, was taken to Mansfield Reformatory by Sheriff Paul Hartman. He was sentenced by Juvenile Judge Rhea Bangert Brown last week for cabin burglaries and a mattress fire in the county jail and will serve an indeterminate sentence.
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Laurelville Rt. 1
Mansfield Reformatory
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Rhea Bangert Brown
Death Claims Patrol Veteran Bruce Frye
Cpl. Bruce W. Frye a longtime state highway patrolman died Friday at University Hospital Columbus. Funeral service was held at Wrightsel Funeral Home McArthur with burial in Elk Cemetery. He served in World War II earning multiple decorations and remained at the Athens post until his death. Survivors include wife Frances Maxine and son William Michael of 47 Hudson St. Athens.
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State Highway Patrol Training Academy
Georgetown
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Athens Post
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William Michael
Hudson St
Athens
Indonesia seeks rival to United Nations under Sukarno
Indonesian president Sukarno plans to form a world body of young nations as an alternative to the United Nations. Indonesia opposes Malaysia's U N Security Council seat, viewing the UN as a tool of the United States and Britain.
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Holiday Traffic Toll Shatters Old Records
The nation ends its New Year holiday with 453 traffic deaths over 78 hours, setting a new peak. California records 69 fatalities, Texas 45, New York and Illinois 24 each, while Alaska Delaware Hawaii North Dakota Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Wyoming report no deaths. Ohio counts at least 22 after a four-vehicle crash near Springfield.
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New Church Roof Collapse Kills 55 in Mexico
A concrete roof collapse during a Mass at a new Roman Catholic church in Rijo near Puebla killed 55 and wounded 63. About 300 people were present. preliminary probes cite defective construction. Priest Father Ezequiel Alvarez Ortega died. his brother, the designer, will be questioned.
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Mexico
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Ezequiel Alvarez Ortega
Kennedy Brothers Enter Senate as First Sibling Duo in 162 Years
Robert F. Kennedy wins New York Senate seat and joins brother Edward M. Kennedy in the U S Senate. The Kennedy brothers become the first sibling pair to serve together in 162 years, expanding the Democratic ranks in Congress.
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New York
Noted Painter Dies
Milton Clark Avery, 71, noted American painter, died Sunday in New York. Avery’s works have sold for as much as $10,000, reflecting his prominence in the art world.
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Riots shake Saigon as crowd demands Huong ouster
In Saigon a crowd of about 1000 rioters blocked streets for over three hours demanding Premier Tran Van Huong’s overthrow. The protest followed Buddhist-led anti-government demonstrations amid martial pressure, with injuries and arrests reported.
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Otto Shaw Elected President of Hocking County Commissioners
Otto A. Shaw of Rockbridge Route 1 was chosen president at the 1965 organizational meeting. Howard Blum of Logan was named vice president as all three board members, including Thomas Van Buren, are Democrats. Rehires include Mrs. Fanchion Mount at 220 dollars monthly, Charles Waugh at 365 monthly, and James E. Leonard as dog warden at 270 monthly. Travel reimbursements for county officials using personal cars were approved with eight cents a mile for the first 500 miles and six cents thereafter. Weekly meetings will continue on Thursdays.
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Rockbridge
Hocking County Commissioners
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County Commissioners Association of Ohio
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Logan Rt. 4
Howard Blum
Logan
Fanchion Mount
Charles Waugh
James E. Leonard
Logan Rt. 3
Spector
Avalanche claims three Dutch students in Austrian Alps
A massive avalanche in the Austrian Alps buried 21 Dutch students on Sunday night. Three students died, while the remaining 18 escaped unharmed or were rescued. Local authorities and rescue teams responded promptly to the scene near Salzburg.
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Austria
Austrian Alps
Richard Farmer Resigns as Jury Commissioner
J Richard Farmer of Logan resigns as Hocking County Common Pleas Court jury commissioner. Judge Harley Meyer accepts the resignation with regret and appoints Harry L Smith of Logan as his replacement. Farmer, a Republican, has served since July 1 1963 and Smith's appointment becomes effective today.
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Logan
Hocking County
LBJ May Tell Of Tax Cut In His TV Address Tonight
President Johnson may unveil tax cut and budget plans in a televised State of the Union address to be delivered at 9 p.m. EST before a joint session of Congress. He will attend opening 89th Congress religious services at the National Presbyterian Church. The president aims to set broad guidelines for a Great Society, with details in later messages and a federal budget expected under 100 billion dollars. Speculation centers on a potential excise tax cut near two billion dollars.
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Democrats Elect Long Senate Whip and Ford Leads House
The new Congress convened as House Republicans ousted Rep. Charles A. Halleck of Indiana as floor leader and installed Rep. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan by a 73 to 67 vote. Senate Democrats chose Sen. Russel B. Long of Louisiana as whip amid others contending for the post. President Johnson plans the State of the Union this evening as the era of sizable Democratic majorities begins with focus on social security, health care, and rule changes.
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Weather update in Hocking Valley dips to freezing night
The mercury fell to 13 degrees overnight in the Hocking Valley and rose to 36 by noon. Sunday reached 38 degrees. Forecasts indicate fair and slightly warmer weather on Tuesday.
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