Rhodes pushes river flood planning after Ohio icebound
Gov. James A. Rhodes tours the frozen Ohio River from East Live 1 to Cincinnati and warns of a severe economic and flood risk as 900 to 1,000 barges are stranded. Army Engineers note bottlenecks at the river's bottom end, while officials say rock salt and other supplies run at 25 percent capacity and federal help may be possible for snow removal and life saving efforts. Rhodes plans talks in mid February with state neighbors and federal agencies to prepare a flood response and ensure equipment and programs are ready before a break in the ice.
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Associated Press
Ohio River
East Live 1
Cincinnati
James A. Rhodes
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
David L. Weir
Ohio
Weir
Dennis Kwiatkowski
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
Chicago
Lee McManee
Nationa Guard
Rhodes
Army Corps of Engineers
Ohio gas curtailments halt major commerce statewide
Ohio's largest gas utility ordered all residences and small businesses to shut down while other utilities limited usage. Columbia Gas of Ohio told about 10,000 medium sized customers to trim to maintenance levels as industrial and large users faced stricter cuts. The curtailments, issued under Federal Power Commission authority, aim to prevent supply gaps as winter strain worsens.
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Columbia Gas of Ohio Co
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Mothers whose children died in blaze arrested
Two young mothers Cathleen S Hawkins and Lois L Pittman, both 21, were jailed on four counts each of suspicion of manslaughter after a fire at a north Omaha home killed four preschool children and left a fifth severely injured. The blaze started while the children were unattended for about two hours, reportedly while they played with matches in a bedroom.
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Omaha, Neb
Cathleen S Hawkins
Lois L. Pittman
Cha See Re
County Silanes
Christopher Hawkins
Latashia Hawkins
Dana la Kon Pittman
Terrance Pittman
Fire hits Franklin motor home and early morning truck crash
A 1973 motor home in Franklin insured for 10000 was a total loss after a fire at Ohio 73 and 175 yesterday. Firefighters were dispatched at 5:42 p.m. The owner is Meredith Leach of Fenton Michigan. Earlier, a gasoline tanker on I 75 required cooling at 5:15 a.m. Damage to the tanker and scene was minor. Police reported multiple children died in a separate house fire where a neighbor saw flames from a hole in the side. Authorities indicated the blaze started in the bedroom and spread, with investigators noting children found in various parts of the home. Mothers were alleged to have left the home unattended for over two hours prior to the 1:40 p.m. report.
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Franklin
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Meredith Leach
Fenton
Mich
John Huddleston
Taylor Brothers, Inc
Gulford
Ind
Charles Pittman
Olson
Andray
Mondale ends 10 day trip with Japan visit
Vice President Walter Mondale wrapped up a 10 day, 22000 mile fact finding mission in Western Europe and Japan. He pledged the United States will remain an Asian Pacific power and said the alliance with Japan stays central to policy. Mondale noted no timetable for withdrawing 33000 U.S. ground troops in South Korea and called the trip a success.
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Tokyo
Walter F Mondale
Europe
Japan
United States
Mondale
Takeo Fukuda
Carter
Asia
Pacific
Southeast Asia
Brussels
Bonn
West Berlin
Rome
London
Paris
Coal Hazard in Fireplace Advises Safe Use
A safety note warns against burning coal in a nonvented or damaged fireplace. It stresses risks of buildup and hazardous fumes and urges readers to use proper vents and dispose of coal safely to prevent fires.
Council on Aging aids elderly amid energy crisis efforts
Butler County Council on Aging reorganizes to assist residents over 60 during emergencies. Trained workers will discuss problems daily, with follow ups, home visits, and errands as needed. Offices at 1905 Columbia Ave. can be reached by phone 423 0729 as heat cutbacks are made. Fire officials warn about coal in fireplaces and related fire risks, noting structural defects and old fireplaces as common causes.
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Division of Fire
Marsha Curt Peck
Peck
Fords await move in day at Thunderbird estate
Former President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford stay at Leonard Firestone's Palm Springs home until their lease starts Tuesday on a 4000 square foot three bedroom ranch in Thunderbird estate. The Fords will live there about a year while their permanent Rancho Mirage home is completed. Ford plans to attend Yale in February for two days of classes and student meetings as part of a fellowship.
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Betty
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Belgium
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Yale University
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David Altemuehle
Kesman
Tom Ryan
Cioran
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