Gasoline Tax Hike Proposed by Ford Administration
The Los Angeles Times reports officials consider increasing the federal excise tax on gasoline by up to 10 cents a gallon to curb inflation and save energy. It could cut consumption by as much as 5 percent, pressuring oil producers and strengthening the dollar while raising about $8 billion for possible income tax cuts for families under $20,000 annual income.
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Ohio Lottery draws reveal 178 264 002 payouts and Buckeye 300 path
The Ohio Lottery Commission announced the first drawing results with three digit number 178 and double numbers 264 002. Single three digit tickets win 20 dollars while double number hits vary from 500 to 1 000 dollars depending on color boxes. Buckeye 300 offers 15 000 guaranteed with potential to 300 000. The story also notes Ford’s White House appearance and a signing at HEW for an 25 billion education bill.
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Ohio Lottery Commission
Cypriot leaders near peace talks in wake of diplomat’s death
Clerides and Denktash near a scheduled meeting to address humanitarian issues in Cyprus. They have not met since the Geneva talks collapsed, with discussions to include prisoners, refugees, and cross‑community communications. Clerides spoke after signing a condolence book for Ambassador Davies, condemning the riot but saying U S Cyprus ties remain strong. Police detained a suspect in Davies killing amid the riot. two others were questioned and released.
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Cyprus Trauma Delays Greek Wedding Dreams in Cincinnati
Greek Cypriot exile Ted Vernardakis laments the Turkish invasion of Cyprus that derails his planned July 20 religious wedding. He recalls hopes for reconciliation fading as demonstrations erupt and families unite across Athens and Limassol. He is a University of Cincinnati researcher.
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Ohio offers 1975 private land reforestation trees
Landowners may order seedlings under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources 1975 program. The trees are for large rural tracts, not residential lots or ornamental use. Orders should be placed by year end to ensure availability next spring. Ernest J. Gebhart notes the program’s purpose and restrictions.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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Oil profits rise as production stays flat says GAO
The GAO reports a $1 per barrel price increase raised oil company profits but did not boost production. The study notes major oil firms see no immediate output impact while profits grew due to higher prices. Rep. Fraser accuses Nixon officials of knowing the move would not spur more drilling.
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Middletown Weather Outlook And Economic Critique
The forecast shows a chance of showers tonight in the Middletown area with Lows in the mid sixties and highs at the upper 80s Friday. Yesterday's Middletown high reached 86 and the overnight low 60. An extended outlook calls for cloudy skies Saturday through Monday. Fraser criticized oil firms for a windfall of 1.6 billion dollars with no tax action amid a GAO report noting that Stanford Research Institute advised modest price hikes to curb consumption without boosting profits. The GAO said the Stanford study warned higher prices might not spur more oil production.
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Stanford Research Institute
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Arena at OSU gets Ford OK for commencement
The White House cleared St. John’s Arena in Columbus for President Ford’s August 30 commencement address to Ohio State seniors. Only 2,500 graduates and their families can get tickets in the 13,400-seat arena. Ford’s speech will air on OSU radio and TV.
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Campaign targets career criminals to curb rising crime
Atty Gen William B Saxbe outlines a Justice Department national push to identify repeat offenders and prosecute them rapidly. He also convenes city police chiefs in Chicago to audit rising crime and explains plans to detail the program at the conference. Saxbe cites FBI data showing a 15 percent rise in first quarter crime and 16 percent last quarter of 1973. He also weighs amnesty options for deserters and draft dodgers, noting Ford must decide if amnesty is cosmetic or genuine.
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