Ohio Railroad Users Attack Line Shutdowns
Ohio farmers cooperatives and industries along branch lines oppose USRA plan to drop 6200 miles of Midwest and Northeast rail service, including about 900 miles in Ohio. They argue federal funding should not punish their businesses for Penn Central mismanagement. Alan Carter of Kent, Ohio, warns against bearing the blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Midwest
U.S. Railway Association
USRA
Ohio
Penn Central
Alan Carter
Kent
Carter Lumber Co
Vern Russell
Landmark, Inc
Russell
ConRail
Consolidated Rail Corp
Norfolk & Western and
Chessie
Chambers of Commerce
Ford
Arthur D. Lewis
Clarence F. Miller
Congress
Miller
James A. Rhodes
Rail Services Planning Office
Interstate Commerce Commission
RSPO
Senate Debates Tax Slash Plan Under Ford Pressure
The Senate opens debate on a $29.2 billion tax cut aimed at boosting consumer spending and jobs as Ford presses for quick action. It exceeds House and Ford recommendations, with Senate likely to rise further during conference. Oil depletion allowance fights loom, risking delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
South Bend
Ind
Congress
Oil probe centers on residual fuel oil
A federal probe into possible price fraud in oil imports centers on residual fuel used by electric utilities. The Customs Service says the investigation spans over 30 companies, 40 entry points, and foreign oil players, amid suspicions of misrepresentation to inflate prices during the Arab embargo of 1973-74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Customs Service
U.S
Customs Service
Federal Energy Administration
Colburn Heads Logan Civil Service Board
Clair Colburn was elected chairman of the Logan Civil Service Commission at a special meeting following Frank Ricketts Sr. resignation. Mike Scaparrotti became vice chair and secretary, with Ricketts remaining as a member. Colburn, appointed to a six year term, is manager of the Logan area office for Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Civil Service Commission
Frank Ricketts Sr
Clair Colburn
Warner Ave
Mike Scaparrotti
Ricketts
Colburn
Clarence Krumlauf
Logan
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
Robert L. Schultz
W. Second St
Election Board
Fourth Ward
Schultz
Logan Metal Powder Products Corp
International Union of American Machinists & Aerospace Workers
Ruth
Misty Dawn
West
Roberta
Eldon
Doug) Carr
Glenwood Dr
Logan High School
Ohio State University
Carr
American Legion Post
Logan Mingo Lodge
F&am
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Janet White Carr
Hill St
George Carr
Logan Schools
Haney seeks third mayor term in Logan election
Republican Merril B. Haney filed nominating petitions to seek a third term as Logan mayor. He emphasizes representing all residents, with no opposition yet in the GOP primary. The piece lists other local candidates and details about their careers, family, and affiliations.
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Merril B. Haney
Hocking County Election Board
Logan
Haney
James H Stewart
Walhending Ave
Stewart
Markets Edge Higher Amid Mixed Trading In New York
The Dow Jones industrial average rose slightly to 787.39 at midday with a 0.86 gain as buyers and profit takers clashed. Two major banks Morgan Guaranty Trust and Chemical Bank cut their prime lending rate to 7 percent while the NYSE saw a 5 3 advantage for gainers and the AMEX market-value index gained 0.44 to 81.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Morgan Guaranty Trust
Chemical Bank
Dow
American Stock Exchange
Waverly Woman Shot To Death
Clarence J. Zeinner 35 of Cincinnati faced aggravated murder charges after the fatal shooting of Marilyn Zeinner 29 and wounding of Roberta Jones 19 on Blain Highway south of Ohio 23 near Waverly. Deputies said both cars had parked before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Ohio
Clarence J. Zeinner
Cincinnati
Ross County
Marilyn Zeinner
Ellen Jones
Waverly
Zeinner
Roberta Jones
Blain Highway
Ohio 23
Jones
Mariner 10 Confirms Mercury Magnetic Field Origin
AP reports Mariner 10’s third and closest flyby shows Mercury’s magnetic field originates inside the planet rather than from solar wind. The data settle a key question after the initial discovery last year and support internal dynamo theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Mariner 10
Mercury
Sunday
Mariner
Fair Weather in Hocking Valley with Sunny 54 At 11
The Hocking Valley reports a sunny 54 degrees at 11 a.m. and an 34 degree low overnight. Rain is forecast for Wednesday with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.
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Hocking Valley
Refugees Stream East To Safety As Saigon Abandons Provinces
Thousands of refugees and soldiers flee the Central Highlands toward the coast after Saigon abandons Kontum Pleiku and Darlac to North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. Ban Me Thuot falls. provinces lack major defenses as air and ground reinforcements retreat.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Kontum
Pleiku
Darlac
Maryland
Ban Me Thuot
Cheo Reo
U.S
Ohio Senate weighs auto tax pause amid doubt on votes
State senators debated a bill to suspend Ohio four per cent sales tax on new cars through June 30. Supporters cited unemployment relief while Republicans warned of a revenue shortfall of 21 to 30 million dollars and questioned two thirds support needed.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Oliver Ocasek
D-27
Akron
House
Senate Ways and
Marigene Valiquette
D-11
Toledo
Michael J. Maloney
Cincinnati
Valiquette
David L. Headley
Barberton
Robert D. Freeman
Canton
Washington
Freeman
Auto Industry
LHS Alumni Dance and Meeting Planned for May 31
Logan High School Alumni Association announces a May 31 schedule with a 1 p.m. business meeting in the Hilltop cafeteria and a 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. dance at the Logan Armory. Randy Herron notes a 50 year class 1925 surprise, tickets $6 per couple, on sale May 1 and at the door.
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Logan High School Alumni Association
Randy Herron
Logan Armory
Hilltop
Logan High School
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Ohio Railroad
William Kronholm
Associated Press
Finance Committee
Treasury
William E. Simon
Ford Administration
Logan Civil Service Board
Majorie Holzapfel
City Loan and Savings Co
General Finance Co
Zanesville
Elks Lodge
Pleasant Valley Rd
Wellston
Hocking County
Democrat Central
Shirley
Douglas
Peggy
Ohio University
Robert
Vicki) White
Front St
George III
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
North American Rockwell
Logan- Hocking County
James H. Stewart
Reds
Sen
Gene Slagle
D-26
Galion
LHS
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