John Paul II legacy in a brief papal stint
The pontiff’s brief tenure left a lasting, personal legacy not in decrees but in acts. He discarded pomp at inauguration, fostered ecumenical steps after Archbishop Nikodim’s death, and spoke plainly about church and state. His ad lib style, warmth, and simple image as a pastor marked a hopeful, inclusive path for Vatican II reforms and unity with Christians.
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John Paul
National Catholic Reporter
Kansas City
Steter
Rhodes gains black ministers’ backing for inner city jobs bill
In Columbus Ohio Governor James A Rhodes wins support from a statewide network of black ministers who back a tax break bill to lure or expand industries creating jobs in inner city areas. The rally drew 750 to 800 attendees at Cleveland’s Friendship Baptist Church as ministers from Ohio’s 647 black churches attended. The plan, already approved by the Senate and awaiting House action, aims to spur job growth in predominantly black neighborhoods.
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James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Akron
Cleveland
Ohio
Helen Evans
Evans
Senate
House
Friendshi Baptist Church
Cleveland Marshal Law School
Arthur Kemp
Mr Mitchell
Columbus
Coleaders
Kemp
Energy tax credits cut to 15 percent with $300 cap
Congress agrees to a 15 percent home insulation credit retroactive to April 20 1977 with a $300 maximum for the first $2 000 of cost covering insulation storm doors and windows and related upgrades Also approved are credits for solar wind or geothermal home energy use up to 2200 while remaining energy taxes are to be decided later and aimed at budget savings.
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Washington
Congress
House-Senate
Carter
House
Senate
Treasury
Ohio schools in Lorain County settle one strike
In Lorain County, Midview Local teachers reach a tentative settlement after 12 hours of talks with a federal mediator and prepare for a 3 pm ratification vote by 182 teachers. Wellington district teachers picketed after breakdown in negotiations while Logan and Whitehall districts face court actions and potential back to work orders amid ongoing wage disputes.
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Associated Press
Lorain County
Midview
Wellington
Phillip Slaymaker
Teresa Schier
Midview Teachers Association
Hocking County
Logan
Whitehall
Cleveland
Hocking County Common Pleas
James Stillwell
Stilwell
Logan Education Association
William Parrigin
Richard Nace
Franklin County Common Pleas
G.W. Fais
Columbus
Crime Alert phone number for suspicious activity
A police advisory repeats the Crime Alert phone number 425 7700 for reporting crimes or suspicious activity. The brief notice urges residents to call the number to report issues promptly.
Beirut Battles Escalate As Civil Strife Rages
Nicosia AP reports Syria's assault on Christian areas of Beirut continued with 250 Lebanese killed and over 500 wounded in the 24 hours to dawn. Christian Voice of Lebanon and government radio cited house to house fighting near Qarantina Bridge and shelling reaching Junieh. Communications to Lebanon were cut as a naval shelling was reported north of the capital. President Sarkis held a cabinet meeting to address the crisis amid efforts to aid civilians.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Syria
Beirut
Christian Voice of Lebanon
East
Lebanon
Christian Radio
Qarantina
Perle
Junieh
Weather forecast with clear night and incoming showers
Skies will be mostly clear tonight with a low in the 40s. Showers possible Thursday with a high in the lower 70s. Morning low 50 after a 67 high yesterday. Rainfall totaled .16 inch. Showers possible Friday and Saturday, some clearing Sunday. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.
Sides predict victory in ERA vote in Senate clash
Washington AP report says supporters led by President Carter aim to extend 39 months for ERA ratification while opponents warn the Garn amendment could block extension. Senate debate centers on allowing states that already ratified to reconsider, with Carter aides urging defeat of the Garn plan.
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Senate
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ERA
Carter
Jake Garn
Rutah
Gara
Rosalynn
Walter Mondale
William L. Scott
R-Va
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