Rhodes Unveils 3.5 Billion Transportation Plan For Ohio
Gov. James A. Rhodes announced a nearly 3.5 billion transportation program funded by a 9 to 1 cent gas tax increase, with 1.64 billion state cost repaid over 30 years and 1.83 billion in federal funds. The plan covers highways rails mass transit airports and local projects including 1000 bridges and commuter rail subsidies, aiming to create tens of thousands of jobs and offset fiscal strain.
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Man Says Naming Son Yasir Arafat Was Hoax
Philadelphia AP reports Robert Colbert admitted the claim of naming his son Yasir Arafat was a ploy to obtain the guerrilla leader's autograph. He said the baby photo sent to Arafat was his 12 year old son Robert Jr. Colbert has used the tactic with many celebrities and public figures.
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Taft pledges move on rail service plan
U S Sen Robert Taft Jr pledges prompt talks with federal officials on adding big city rail commuter routes to the federal master transportation plan Ohio aims to place a 1 64 billion bond issue before voters June 3 to fund railroads A total of 80 million would be attracted with 55 million state funds 25 million federal funds 60 million for Cincinnati Cleveland route and 20 million for Cleveland Pittsburgh corridor plans include signals rolling stock and 80 mph trains The proposal expects to serve 60 percent of Ohio residents with a safer alternative to highways Rhode says Amtrak cooperation is sought and constitutional questions could be resolved The plan is among four transportation measures on the June ballot and lawmakers will study a possible gasoline tax increase to retire bonds
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Rhodes outlines Ohio transportation bond priorities
Gov. James A. Rhodes unveils a 1.64 billion bond plan for Ohio on June 3 ballots. The package includes 1.025 billion for highways, 400 million for local capital projects, 55 million for rail commuter service Cleveland to Cincinnati via Dayton and Columbus, 85 million for city mass transit, 10 million for county airports, 40 million for park roads, and 25 million for the Ohio Center. Director says work could start in August on 200 million of projects creating 20,000 jobs, with total program creating at least 100,000 in four years.
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Rhodes aide says Gilligan overestimated Ohio treasury by 150 million
Howard L. Collier told the Controlling Board that the Gilligan administration overestimated June 30 state funds by 150 million. He cited three conflicting budget figures and said a 122 million surplus will likely remain for the current biennium despite higher welfare rolls.
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Democrats Extend Control on State Controlling Board
The State Controlling Board adopted rules to prevent the Republican administration from withholding spending requests by Democratic officeholders. The 4-3 vote included a Democratic holdover, F. Barry Keefe, who questioned legality. Budget Director Howard Collier said departments will receive funds if budgeted.
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