Bicentennial Pageant Set for July 2 at Bill Sauer Field
The Hocking County Bicentennial Pageant to kick off a 4th of July weekend will be Friday July 2 at Bill Sauer Field. Mrs Pat Shannon directs with Harold R Smith aiding. James Sluyter directs the adult chorus. Kent Bishop heads the community band.
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Jaycees Plan Bicentennial Holiday At Home Event
Logan Jaycees plan a bicentennial version of the Holiday at Home July 4th celebration adding a folk crafts display. They seek volunteers with early American skills such as butter making, candle making, broom making and dulcimers, plus entertainment groups. Contact Logan Jaycees Box 449 Logan Ohio or call Roger Hinerman or Ed Tucker.
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Senate committee rejects Byington for Consumer Product Safety post
A Senate Commerce Committee vote blocks S. John Byington from a seven year term to head the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Ford aims to name Byington to the unexpired term, with possible confirmation for a shorter term. Griffin notes likely approval for the shorter term.
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Reagan gains momentum with three key primary wins
Reagan captured Indiana by 51 percent, beating Ford by about 15 000 votes and securing 360 delegates to Ford's 292. He rode a two Southern victories and a Texas sweep, while Carter led in Georgia and Indiana with Wallace winning Alabama. Morton cited conservative Democratic crossovers aiding Reagan.
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Two Hocking County Defendants Sentenced for Grand Theft
Francis Hedges 40 of Adelphi and Gary Dicken 22 of Lancaster were sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer after guilty pleas to indictments by the Hocking County grand jury. Hedges received a suspended 2 to 5 year term with five years probation and 90 days to pay costs. Dicken received a suspended 2 to 5 year term with two years probation and 60 days to pay costs.
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Warm Thursday Forecast in Hocking Valley with Showers
The Hocking Valley is expected to see highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s on Thursday with a 70 percent chance of showers and thundershowers. At 11 a.m. today the temperature was 65 under sunny skies after an overnight low of 35. Tuesday's high reached 62.
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Shock Probation Motion Rejected in Hocking County Case
Roger Lee Edwards of New Plymouth sought shock probation after a burglary and escape sentence in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. The court overruled the motion and ordered sentences to run, with four to five years for burglary and one to five years for the escape charge sequentially.
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Mexico lifts oil reserves and eyes OPEC entry
Mexico reports new southern fields raise proven reserves to 7 billion barrels, with total estimates between 30 and 60 billion. Francisco Alejo says 90 to 95 percent of territory may produce hydrocarbons, and the nation plans to seek OPEC membership while boosting exports.
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Markets Edge Slight Gain as Rates Outlook Studied
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up a fraction in early trading while investors digest the interest rate outlook. Gainers led losers 3 to 2 among New York Stock Exchange listed issues.
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Campaign Fund Bill Veto Seen Possible
Washington AP Ford studies the compromise Federal Election Commission bill as Senate 62 29 and House 291 81 votes exceed veto margin He faces mixed Republican advice with Leon Rhodes and Griffin opposing while Scott and Hatfield urge signing The bill restructures FEC appointments and restricts corporate committees from broad solicitations but allows mail solicitations to all employees
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Tourist Council Members To Ride Scenic Railway
Buckeye Tourist Council plans an official meeting Friday May 21 at 11 a m. starting from Hocking Valley Motor Lodge near Nelsonville Ohio 691, then a bus trip to Hocking Valley Scenic Railway depot for a train ride to Longstreth and an old fashioned picnic. The event costs 4 dollars per person and is open to BTC members and others interested in tourism driven economic growth. For attendance call 439 4488. Tillie McCarty is Athens County representative and Robert Putman is lodge alternate.
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