Ohio Senate OKs supplemental bill to fund commerce dept
The Ohio Senate approved a $1.8 million supplemental appropriation to restore funding for the commerce department and recall most of its 103 laid off workers. The measure, 31 to 2, faced Democratic push to shift consumer protection duties to Atty. Gen. William Brown. Lukens and Van Meter dissented.
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Columbus
House
Commerce Department
Consumer Protection
William J. Brown
GOP
James A. A
Donald E
Buz” Lukens
Middletown
Thomas A. van Meter
Ashland
Commerce
Gordon Peltier
Peltier
Rhodes
Consumer Transfer Senate Finance
Harry Meshel
D-33
Youngstown
Consumer Protection Agency
Brown
New Fashion Look Boosts Ostrich Feather Trade
In Oudishoorn South Africa farmers report booming ostrich feather sales driven by fashion trends reviving demand for plumed hats capes and boas. Elizabeth Taylor reportedly ordered a full ostrich cape last year as European and US buyers resume orders.
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Oudishoorn
South Africa
Elizabeth Taylor
Cape
Africa
Oudishorn
Ouditshoorn
Outdshoorn
Oudtshoorn
Ohio House backs travel agency protection bill
A travel agency measure passed the Ohio House 65 to 17, seeking to require registration with the Secretary of State for travel ticket sellers and brokers. The bill stops short of full regulation, but aims to provide consumer protection and solvency proof via bonding or a bank guarantee.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Robert A. Nader
Warren
Senate
Secretary of State
Tion Nader
Fire damages vehicles on Westertay Wem Road incident
Fire crews responded to a Westertay Wem area car fire near 410 Weer tCoart and 0 damage reported. Injuries included a cut on Therese Craake and a head injury to a baby, taken to Panpital for care. Authorities noted 510 18% pay flames under a hood and a rear crate issue during the incident.
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Westertay
Wem
Miehiand Sree
Lefterson Road
E.m
Aramore Drive
Sheldon Reed
Therese Craake
Part Lane
Mindietown
Panpit
Salary bill lets city employees get raises during terms
The House approved an 80-Thursday measure sponsored by Rep. Kenneth A. Rocco allowing salary increases for city officers during their terms. The bill applies to all elected or appointed city officials who under current law cannot receive raises while serving their terms.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Kenneth A. Rocco
Parma
Transit bill empowers regional authorities in Ohio
The House approved a measure by Sen. William F. Bowen by a 2 1 vote to broaden regional transit authorities powers. It would allow systems to access state and federal mass transit programs and block creation of county systems where regional authorities already operate.
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Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Ohio license renewal bill advances to Senate
A bill sponsored by Rep. Tex Kieffer Jr. would allow Ohioans temporarily out of state to renew licenses 90 days before expiration. The measure, approved 84-0, heads to the Senate for consideration. it would relax the current rule permitting renewals 30 days before expiry.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Tex Kieffer Jr
Zanesville
House
Farm Bureau Founded in 1919 Emerges as U.S. Farmers Group
The American Farm Bureau Federation, established in 1919, becomes the nation’s largest organization representing farmers. It coordinates advocacy, education and services for agricultural interests across the United States.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Callaway ski resort expansion eyed by high level officials
Senate investigators heard that officials at the Agriculture Department and the Forest Service showed interest in pushing approval for Howard Callaway’s Crested Butte Colorado resort expansion. Forest Service chief John McGuire defended the agency saying decisions were not swayed by Callaway contacts while noting unusual high level involvement.
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Washington
U.S. Forest Service
Howard H. Callaway
Army
Colorado
Senate
Callaway
Ford
Earl L. Butz
Forest Service
John McGuire
E Interior Subcommittee On Environment and Land Resources
Agriculture Department
Service
McGuire
Pentagon
Ralph Walton
Walton
Crested Buttent Corp
Deveent
Malone
Agriculture
J. Phillip Campbell
Butz
Crested Butte
Campbell
Maloney
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phil
Rex Ressler
Elb
Ressler
The
Ressler Malone
Richard Ashworth
Entagon
Warning signs of hose leakage during coolant replacement
When replacing engine coolant, inspect hoses for damp, rusty, or discolored spots that may indicate leaks. Replace any hose showing such signs to prevent coolant loss and engine damage.
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