Dangerous Grade Crossings Plan Announced by Volpe
U S Transportation Secretary John Volpe unveiled a 750 million, ten year program to upgrade about 3 000 crossings annually to reduce 32 daily vehicle tram collisions and 1 500 deaths yearly. The plan aims to eliminate 4 000 crashes and save 500 lives annually, with federal expansion to aid non federal crossings. He also announced a 481 000 federal contract with Ohio State University for skid resistance research at the Ohio Research and Transportation Center near Marysville.
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John A. Volpe
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Ohio State University
OSU
Ohio Research and Transportation Center
Marysville
Higher Meat Prices Expected After Kroger Labor Deal
In Columbus, Ohio, 50 butchers and Kroger Local 446 ratified a two year contract, prompting expectations of higher meat prices. Kroger may raise prices to stay competitive, with future talks planned with A&P Ontario Albers and Super Duper.
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Ohio
Kroger Co
Butchers Workers Local 446
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A&p
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Albers
Super Duper
Ohio Bans Kentucky Hogs To Stop Cholera Spread
Ohio agriculture officials impose a total embargo on Kentucky hogs to prevent hog cholera spread after two confirmed cases in the state. Dr Harry Goldstein announces the ban as 248 hogs near Greenville are slaughtered, with 400 more slated for destruction to contain the outbreak.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Agriculture
Buckeye
Goldstein
Reenville
Horse Cave
Restrictions May Force Prices Of Pork To Rise
Kentucky hog marketing restrictions due to swine cholera outbreaks may push pork prices higher. About 86 Kentucky meat packers report reduced in state hog supply, relying on out of state hogs with uncertain availability. Ohio embargo on Kentucky swine persists, requiring health certificates at state line and on request during spot checks.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Goldstein
John Gilligan
Ohio-Kentucky
Gilligan
State Health Department
Ohio
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