Resignation withdrawn as Tri-County Community Action leader stays on
Charles Ennis agreed to remain executive director of the Tri-County Community Action Agency after the board voted not to accept his resignation. The meeting drew nearly 150 attendees from Athens Perry counties amid questions over bylaws and potential nepotism linked to board members and relatives.
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Charles Ennis
Tri-County Community Action
Tri- County Community Action Agency
CAA
Tri-County Vocational High School
Nelsonville
Athens
Perry Counties
Peoples Rights and Benefits League
Don Swyers
Murray City
John Law
Athens County
Swyers
Hocking County
Doug Arnett
Anti-Poverty Agency
Arnett
Richard Greenberg
Office of Economic Opportunity
Maxine Plummer
State Antipoverty Office
Tri-County
Ennis
Christian Unity Service At St Matthew This Sunday
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends with a 7 30 p m service at St Matthew Lutheran Church The Rev Jack Bever ly of First Presbyterian Church will deliver the message with Rev Conrad Diehm as rector St Matthew Lutheran Youth Singers perform Spirit of God Public invited. fellowship hour in parish hall Area churches hold open house 2 30 to 4 30 p m with greeters to guide visitors
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Christian Unity
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Jack Beverly
First Presbyterian Church
Conrad Diehm
St. Matthew Lutheran
Gas Rates Rise in Murray City and Logan
Residents of Murray City and Logan will pay slightly more for natural gas starting February 9 as Columbia Gas of Ohio passes along higher supplier costs. The increase is 0.0729 cents per thousand cubic feet plus a later 0.028 cent refund per thousand as of March 1 for one year, yielding a net rise of 0.044 cents per thousand and about seven cents monthly for typical heating use.
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Logan
Murray City
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
Mystery death of 1250 sheep in Utah range
More than 1,250 sheep die on a western Utah range as investigators probe possible nerve gas exposure from Dugway Proving Ground, radioactive dust from a Nevada test, or loco weed. Gov. Ramp ton urges swift public information while AEC and Army deny responsibility. Laboratory tests continue at Utah State University.
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Garrison
Utah
Utah State University
Atomic Energy Commission
Army
Dugway Proving Ground
Skull Valley
Ton
Rampton
AEC
Dugway
Mercury
Nev
Global brief floods Phnom Penh areas with heavy toll
A rocket mortar and commando attack on Phnom Penh airport and a nearby military camp caused many casualties, destroying parts of Cambodia's air force and jeopardizing efforts to reopen the sea highway. Casualties exceed 100 with few attackers killed.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Spokesmen Oppose Telephone Rate Hike
Spokesmen from Portsmouth, Troy, Kettering, Brilliant, Helena, Logan, New Boston, Plain City, Tipp City and Piketon testified against General Telephone Co. at a Public Utilities Commission hearing. The proposed 9.4 million dollar hike would raise residential bills by about 29 percent for customers in 200 communities across 70 counties.
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Columbus, Ohio
Portsmouth
Troy
Kettering
Brilliant
Helena
Logan
New Boston
Plain City
Tipp City
Piketon
General Telephone Co
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio Chamber backs expanded sales tax for revenue
Ohio Chamber of Commerce leader Stephen C. Nemeth Jr told the Citizens Task Force on Tax Reform that expanding the sales tax is the most appropriate vehicle to raise state revenue. He argued the burden should be shared, noting business already pays heavy taxes through tangible personal property assessments.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Stephen C. Nemeth Jr
Citizens Task Force On
Nemeth
Mills Murder Trial Breaks For Weekend Recess
Oliver Mills 61 faces a first degree murder charge for the slaying of Vinton County Sheriff Harold Steele last August. The trial paused after opening statements and testimonies from the county coroner a deputy sheriff and an ambulance driver observed by jurors.
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Mcarthur
Ohio
Oliver Mills
Mills
Vinton County
Harold Steele
Health Center Gets Extra Federal Funds
Health center funding gains added federal support as Congress and officials react to the death of Senator Richard Russell. The Georgia Democrat, long a defining voice in the Senate, dies at 73 after a career marked by relentless public service. Allen Ellender takes over the Appropriations Committee and ascends to president pro tem, becoming third in line for the presidency.
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Washington
Richard Russell
Georgia
Russell
Senate
Nixon
United States
Allen J. Ellender
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Hugh DeMoss To Speak At Trade Club Dinner
TV-4 news director Hugh DeMoss a two time Emmy winner will headline the Logan Trade Club annual dinner at the Logan armory next Thursday. More than 200 expected with tickets at 5 dollars. Henry L Hall and Harry L Smith receive special awards. Robert Gosnell will act as master of ceremonies and Rev Leonard Ferguson will give the invocation. DeMoss hosts The DeMoss Report at 6 and 11 p.m. on WLWC Columbus and has led WLWC to regional honors.
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TV-4
Hugh DeMoss
Logan Trade Club
Logan Armory
Trade Club
Ambrose Hotel
Carl Goldsberry
Barton S. Hall
Harry L. Smith
Robert Gosnell
Leonard Ferguson
Logan Baptist Church
DeMoss
Ohio
Wlwc Television
Columbus
WLWC
Hugh
National Academy of Televison Arts and Sciences
Ohio Associated Press
Covington
Holmes High School
Kennedy Ousted By Deathbed Vote In Senate Leadership Shakeup
In a dramatic late session Senator Byrd secured 31 votes to depose Edward M. Kennedy as Senate Democratic whip. The proxy ballot from dying Senator Russell tipped the scales, reshaping leadership toward a more conservative bloc and dampening Kennedy’s 1972 presidential hopes.
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Washington
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Edward M. Kennedy
Senate Democrats
Kennedy
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Byrd
Winter Hike and Fishing Derby Highlight Hocking Weekend
A forecast of snow accompanies a likely record turnout for the Buckeye Trail winter hike through Hocking Hills State Park on Saturday. The six mile trek starts at Old Man's Cave shelterhouse at 10 a.m. with lunch at Cedar Falls and transport back from Ash Cave. An ice fishing derby at Burr Oak Lake runs Saturday and Sunday with $100 in prizes across four categories and registration at Burr Oak Lodge.
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Buckeye Trail
Hocking Hills State Park
Old Man's Cave
Cedar Falls
Logan Trade Club
Ash Cave
Blocking Valley
Burr Oak Lake
Burr Oak Lodge
Hill-Burton Agrees To Pay Full One Third
Congressman Clarence Miller announced approval of an $11 791 supplemental Hill-Burton grant for the proposed county public health center bringing the federal share to one third of the $187 574 total cost The project near Hocking Valley Community Hospital would serve Hocking and parts of Vinton Perry and Athens counties with plans to share with Appalachian Regional Commission and local funds The county pledged $44 200 but could not raise more. without federal aid the center might be dropped.
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Clarence Miller
U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare
Hocking
Hill-Burton
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation
Public Health Center
Public Health
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
County Health Department
Vinton
Perry
Athens
Health Departments
Frost Hurts Florida Citrus Crop After Two Cold Nights
Florida citrus officials report heavy frost damage across the central citrus belt after two nights of record cold. Early buds for next year's crop may be affected as temperatures dipped to the mid twenties.
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Deep South
Florida Citrus
Florida State Citrus
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