Ford set to deliver State of the Union with belt-tightening plan
President Ford will address Congress Monday night to report improved state of the union but a long road ahead. He plans a $394 billion budget, a $10 billion extra tax cut, tax incentives for business, less regulation, and continued international aims including Middle East peace efforts and a second phase arms accord with the Soviet Union.
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Plea for life of Florence circus elephant Mowgli
Florence Italy AP animal lovers flood letters and calls pleading to save Mowgli the female elephant blamed for two deaths in six months. Circus owner Moira Orfei says the animal may be ill and seeks a painless death while officials consider relocation or ship back to India for life in the jungle.
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Two Women Run Elevators in Middletown Building
In the Middletown Federal Savings and Loan building two women share elevator operator duties becoming the last active operators in the city. The piece notes they will remain on the job for some time to come and highlights evolving work roles.
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Mild Winter Forecast Underscores Gas Shortage Miscalculation
Predictions of a severe natural gas shortage last August faded as warm winter weather and better supply forecasts reduced expected shortfalls. The Federal Power Commission and Federal Energy Administration had anticipated around 1.3 trillion cubic feet this winter, about 16 percent below last year's roughly 1.0 trillion cubic feet shortage. The main factor cited is warmer weather.
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Cincinnati youth held in slaying
Gregory Brown an 18 year old Hughes High School student was charged with aggravated murder for the fatal shooting of Cranston Jones 17 in front of his home after a Queen City Metro bus stop. He was slated for arraignment Monday in Hamilton County Municipal Court.
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Beirut announces new cease fire in Lebanon conflict
Premier Rashid Karami announced a fresh ceasefire between Christian and Muslim factions in Lebanon. The truce calls for lifting blockades around two Palestinian refugee camps and four Christian towns, with roads to remain open and guarantees from the government. Casualties rise as fighting continues across the nine month war.
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Partly cloudy day with mild freeze in prospect
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high in the 20s and a low around 15 tonight. Monday could see a high near 30 with no precipitation expected.
Albert Prediction: Congress-Ford clashes to persist on jobs plan
House Speaker Carl Albert foresees ongoing battles with President Ford as Democrats push job programs beyond the administration's spending limits. He lists three early bills, including a vetoed Labor Health Education and Welfare bill and a works program aimed at 800000 jobs, with possible overrides and February action anticipated.
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Birds again darken skies of Kentucky
Frustrated officials in southwestern Kentucky face a new line of defense as blackbirds roost in large numbers, prompting talk of birth control after prior failed efforts including freezing scaring poisoning and destroying roosts. Officials cite crop damage and disease concerns while past chemical warfare plans drew EPA disapproval.
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Middletown Hospital opens psychiatric unit with public open house
Middletown Hospital announces a new 23 bed psychiatric department on the third floor of the 1938 building. The unit will serve patients with emotional problems alcoholism and drug addiction and will admit via family physician or hospital staff. An open house will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. next Sunday with tours and staff available.
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