Books beat bureaucracy RUDD Iowa library wins ruling
Officials at the Rudd library avoided a potential loss of federal funds after a dispute over wheelchair accessibility. Rep. Charles Grassley provided leverage with a department letter from David S. Tatel stating no enforcement or funding cut would target the library. The official urged that regulations not close facilities serving small communities.
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Jailer Settlemire Acquitted of Sexual Battery Charge
Warren County chief jailer Donald Settlemire was found not guilty of sexual battery by a Clinton County Common Pleas Court jury after a lengthy trial. Jurors noted a first vote of 11-1 for acquittal, with the lone conviction juror later recanting. Settlemire, suspended without pay since June, testified to deny the allegations and plans to return to work.
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Patriarch dies in Moscow at 74
MOSCOW AP reports David V the Russian Orthodox Church catholicos patriarch of Soviet Georgia died at age 74 Tass said on Thursday.
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West German terrorists wounded in Amsterdam shootout
Two men identified as West German Red Army Faction members were wounded in a police stakeout gun battle in western Amsterdam. Christoph Wackernagel and Rolf Clemens Wagner were arrested after the incident, with police noting forged papers and possible involvement in the Schleyer kidnapping and other terrorist actions.
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Amtrak May Shut Down System If Aid Fails
Amtrak warns it may suspend all operations next summer unless Congress funds trains costing over 60 million to run. The carrier plans to shed lines including the Floridian and 22 of 120 daily Northeast runs, listing routes such as The National Limited Lone Star Lake Shore San Joaquin and Seattle Port land local service.
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Rabid Raccoon Scare Spurs Rabies Shots in Columbus Area
Seven members of a Columbus area family in Gahanna and Licking County began rabies shots after contact with a raccoon showing suspicious behavior. The total receiving shots rose to 36, with officials unsure if the animal was rabid.
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Licking County
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Crime Alert Police Hotline Number Notice
A public notice urges residents to call 425 7700 if they witness a crime or spot suspicious activity. The alert emphasizes using the police hotline for reporting and safety.
Weather Outlook for Middleton Areas This Week
Middleton residents felt a cold spell with wind and 33 degree morning air. Snow squalls yesterday caused a 42 degree high, with more snow possible tonight and lows in the 20s. Saturday sees mid 30s under partly cloudy skies, followed by a warming trend and chances of showers Monday. Highs reach 40s Sunday and 50s by Monday and Tuesday, with nightly lows from the 20s Sunday to the low 40s Tuesday.
Government sets safe size rules for baby rattles
The Consumer Product Safety Commission will require rattles to meet minimum size and shape standards after at least eight U S children and two in Canada suffocated. The Toy Manufacturers Association notes a 9.4 million dollar market and minor price increases. Compliance to take effect 90 days after final rule approval.
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