Steel Pipe Contact Causes Fire at Hocking Mall Site
John Pearce, a Baskerville, Virginia man, was listed in good condition at Hocking Valley Community Hospital after a 35 to 40 foot steel pipe being lifted by a boom truck touched a high tension power line at the Hocking Mall construction site. The truck burned, power was shut off by Ohio Power Co., and Pearce was taken to hospital by EMS. The Adamson Construction Co. truck was a total loss. Firefighters remained on scene until 3:19 p.m. Monday. The AP report also notes stock market steps with minor changes amid end of quarter activity.
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Baskerville, Va
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Hocking Mall
John Pearce
Ohio
Chieftain
Logan
Pearce
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Adamson Construction Co
Richmond
New York
Baskerville
Daily News
Reggie Brown
Court Rules Nixon Not Entitled to White House Tapes
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, holds Congress valid under the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act to seize Nixon era tapes and 42 million pages of documents. Justices Brennan, Stewart, Marshall and Stevens lead the majority. Burger and Rehnquist dissent.
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Warren E. Burger
William H. Rehnquist
National Records Center
Suitland
Brennan
West Logan Water Rates Hiked by $1 Monthly
West Logan water owners Mr and Mrs George Bardain announced a $1 monthly rate increase to bills mailed this week covering July to January. They warned that without higher income the water business could close and noted frozen lines may remain unrepaired this winter. The system serves 95 customers with rates based on family size.
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George Bardain
West Logan
Bardain
Rainfall Edges Half Inch in Hocking Valley Weather Update
Heavy rain measured at half an inch fell late Monday in the Hocking Valley, with a 70 percent chance of more rain tonight and 60 percent for Wednesday. Highs near 80 and lows in the 70s are forecast. 11 am temperature was 75 under cloudy skies, following an overnight low of 67 and Monday’s high of 86 before the rain began.
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Hocking
U.S. Says It Won’t Impose Middle East Settlement
The Carter administration vows no attempt to dictate a peace plan for the Middle East while urging normal relations between Israel and Arab states. Tensions rise as Prime Minister Begin signals hardline positions, and U.S. officials express irritation at those views.
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United States
Middle East
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Jordan
Gaza
U.S
Begin
Alexander Schindler
New York
Vance
Schindler
Conference of Presidents
Supreme Court rules lawyers may advertise fees in major decision
A 5-4 ruling lets lawyers advertise fees for routine services, challenging a long standing professional tradition and signaling potential price disclosures by doctors and others. The decision aims to empower consumers with pricing information and follows the earlier move permitting prescription drug advertising.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Court
Grand Jury Indicts 14 in Hocking County
The Hocking County grand jury examined 29 witnesses in 15 cases and returned 14 true bills. Anna Mowery faced obstruction charges but was not indicted. Arraignments set for 9 a.m. July 5. Jurors praised jail conditions but urged better air, paint, and ceiling paper.
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Hocking County
Recreation Center Project Committees Being Established
Log an town meeting launches fund raising to buy the Kroger building on W Front St for a county recreation center. Committees will seek $170000 for the building and 1.9 acres flood plain, with two groups coordinating city and county efforts. A follow up meeting is set for July 7 at Westminster House.
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W. Front St
Logan-Hocking
Hocking-Logan Civic Recreation Center, Inc
Logan Recreation Commission
Westminster House
Logan Presbyterian Church
Ohio Minimum Wage To Increase This Year
Ohio's minimum wage rises 10 cents an hour on July 1 and gains another 20 cents by January, with covered workers at least 2.10 dollars next month. Small retailers, manufacturers, motels and restaurants fall under the law. tips under 20 dollars a month are exempt.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Department of Industrial Relations
ODIR
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