Revenue sharing shape city finances and deficit risks
Middletown faces a shrinking revenue sharing role as Congress weighs renewal. Fraley warns 1977 deficits loom unless funds are renewed or taxes rise. transit and new city building reduced share. County and city officials consider adjusting tax ratios and consolidating services to curb deficits.
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Middletown
Darrell Fraley
Thomas N. Kindness
Fraley
Butler County Budget Commission
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City Commission
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Cities in Ohio face budget woes across municipalities
Ohio cities struggle with rising costs and stagnant revenues as residents face higher taxes and service cuts. The Associated Press surveys municipal finances in a four part series, starting on page 3, highlighting strained local budgets and coping measures.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Syria Blames U S Role as Lebanon Battle Rages
Beirut reports indicate heavy fighting between Muslim and Christian militias with tanks, artillery, and rockets. At least 74 killed and 72 wounded in Beirut area. 22 more dead and 31 wounded in nearby towns as apartment buildings burn and civilians seek shelter in basements.
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Lebanon
Syria
Damascus
al Baath
Baath Socialist Party
Ford
L. Dean Brown
Its
Domino Chain Topples 22,222 Dominoes in Philadelphia
Bob Speca of Philadelphia rests in triumph amid 22,222 toppled dominoes. It took eight minutes and 30 seconds for the chain reaction to wind up in this design.
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Bob Speca
Philadelphia
Terror attacks keep Jerusalem on maximum alert
Police and security forces fortified Jerusalem after a suicide bombing in a shopping center sparked violence across the business district. The blast injured several and shattered shop windows as civilians and celebrants faced chaos and fear amid heightened security.
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Jerusalem
Rael
Zion
Trains Collision Kills About 20 Near Rotterdam
A head on crash between the Rhine Express and a Dutch commuter train near Schiedam killed about 20 people and injured many more. The express ran from The Hook of Holland toward West Germany and Innsbruck, while the local train traveled from Rotterdam to The Hook. Officials could not explain why both trains occupied the same track.
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Netherlands
Schiedam
Hook of Holland
West Germany
Innsbruck
Austria
The
Hook
Walther Marina Fire Causes Over $1 Million Damage
Dayton fire officials inspect debris at Salt Walther's West Carrollton marina along the Miami River after a blaze destroyed the main building and parts department. Several racing cars and boats were saved, while three people suffered minor injuries including two firefighters and a woman. Thick smoke drifted over Interstate 75.
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Dayton, Ohio
Dayton
Salt Walther
Walther Marina
Miami River
West Carrollton
Middletown Weather Forecast Clears Ahead of Showers
Clear skies expected in Middletown with overnight lows in the upper 40s and highs near 77 on Wednesday. A chance of afternoon showers is noted Wednesday with continued shower chances Thursday through Saturday. Yesterday reached a high of 52 and a low of 35.
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