Income Tax Extension Need Detailed
MIKE LEACH explains Portsmouth council asks voters to renew the citys 1 percent income tax. Funds support capital equipment wages and operations, with about 30 percent for capital items such as fire and garbage trucks and street improvements. The extension aims to avoid property tax increases by preserving service levels.
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Mike Leach
Portsmouth
Greenlawn
David Wilson
Tes
Soilson
Wilson
Scott Johnson
Equi Wilson
Ford shifts to dual plan for private and government uranium enrichment
The Ford administration signals a two track approach allowing either a government owned uranium enrichment facility or a private plant in Alabama. If Congress mandates a Portsmouth Ohio plant, government output may be withheld from new customers, opening space for the Alabama private project.
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Stan Benjamin
Associated Press
Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Portsmouth
Ohio
Ala
Hee Mae
Eek
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Alabama
James E. Connor
Connor
Ural Enrichment Associates
Strike Averted As 5500 TWA Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Deal
A threatened 5500 flight attendants strike against Trans World Airlines was averted after negotiators reached a tentative agreement. Details will wait on ratification by Transport Workers Union members. A key mediator participated as talks continued at a hotel.
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New York
Trans World Airlies
TWA
Transport Workers Union
National Mediation Board
Kay McMurray
Cleveland
Washington
James Scearce
United Rubber Workers and
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Chamber Officers Elected by Portsmouth Area Chamber
William Richards of The Portsmouth Bank was chosen as president of the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce succeeding Edward L Glockner. New officers include Richard Diehl as first vice president and seven vice presidents across areas such as business relations and transportation. Nine new board members were elected for three year terms. The board adopted a resolution praising President Ford and others for supporting the Pike County uranium enrichment facility and reviewed local and state ballot issues slated for the upcoming primary election.
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William Richards
Portsmouth Bank
Portsmouth Area
William Leaby
James Donaldson Jr
Gary Albrecht
Robert Switalski
John Reinhardt
Leuby
Chamber
Max Behrer
Larry Blanton
Wilburn Carrington
Donald Covert
Kerry Keating
Victor Morgan
Joseph, Sharp
Lowell Thom
Richards
Fowler Low
Allenbach
Gerald Ford
William Harsha
Portsmouth
Pike County
Happy Hearts School
Children Services
Scioto County
Entries For Show May Set Record
The 28th Annual Charity Horse Show by Scioto Memorial Hospital Auxiliary runs June 17–20 at Scioto County Fairgrounds. Kerry Keating reports a $15,000 goal to aid the auxiliary as a record number of saddle horses enters. New classes include saddle walking Arabian and half Arabian. western division overseen by Michael Sal hosts an AQ show June 20 at 8.00 am with expanded facilities adding 40 stalls.
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Scioto Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Scioto County Fairgrounds
Kerry Keating
Michael Sal
Carter's Wife Greeted On Campaign Trail By Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter says she would speak out if First Lady and backs equal rights and equal pay. She campaigns across states, noting feminist stance, travel weariness, and personal anecdotes including stolen luggage and quick home visits to Plains with 8 year old Amy.
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Pali F. Nelson
Jimmy Carter
United States
Ramada Inn
Rosalynn Smith Carter
Jimmy
Georgia
Boston
Pennsylvania
Plains
Amy
Rhodes to address Ohio legislature on June 10
Governor James A. Rhodes will address a joint session of the Senate and House in Columbus on June 10 at 11 a.m. Speaker Vernal G. Riffe Jr. said the governor asked to speak after the spring recess to discuss vital state issues and proposed legislation to attract and expand industry amid financial problems.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Senate
House
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
New Boston
Rhodes
Appapas
LBO
Industria
Democrats Rally Meet Candidates at Local Dinners
Mrs. Jimmy Carter and Howard Metzenbaum campaigned at Meet Candidates dinners in Chillicothe with about 500 attendees. The events, organized by the 6th Congressional District Democratic Club, included a Ramada Inn reception for state and local candidates. Tickets were 25 dollars, and Mrs. Carter urged trust in government while praising her husband’s Georgia governorship.
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Jimmy Carter
Howard Metzenbaum
U. S. Senate
Legion Hall
Elks Lodge City Club
Arlier
Carter
Ramada Inn
Ted
6Th Congressional District
Democratic Club
John Dobbins
Chillicothe
Elks Lodge
Georgia Shernenee
Legion
Jimmy
Georgia
Des
Ford Adds Wrinkle To Busing
President Ford proposes a three year court supervision cutoff for desegregation cases affecting school districts. The plan may apply to future orders and potentially retroactively to systems under orders, while the Supreme Court may issue guidelines on the timing in a Pasadena busing case.
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Margaret Gentry
Associated Press
Washington
Ford
Oor
Atty
Edward H. Levi
Supreme Court
Pasadena
Calif
Justice Department
Want Ads Sell Used Furniture Fast
An old classifieds notice promotes inventorying unwanted usable items for quick cash. It highlights a sold bedroom suite and other pieces like a Singer sewing machine with cabinet, a 5 piece breakfast set, and a call after 6 p.m. for inquiries, with a contact number.
Turnout Seen Around Half of Scioto Voters in Primary
Scioto County elections director Jennings B. Cole predicts about 52 percent turnout from 37 120 registered voters in the upcoming primary. He notes 9 850 Democrats and 9 460 Republicans, with 452 write‑in requests. past totals show variable participation, and results should begin around 8 30 p m with final county tallies by 11 30 p m. The county uses a new punchcard system counting 600 votes per minute with eight write‑in precinct committeemen. A three‑way Democratic race for congress is expected to draw attention.
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Paul F. Nelson
Scioto County
Jennings B. Cole
Lis
Mocrats
Alicans
Cole
Ecvicts
Scioto County Board of Elections
Rd of Elections Office
Steel firms raise prices on basic structural steel
Pittsburgh AP reports three major steel producers United States Steel USX Jones Laughlin and Bethlehem Steel announced identical percentage price increases on basic structural steel from 251 to 271 per ton with July 16 effective date. J&L raises a class of structural beams for mobile homes by 30 per ton in two steps starting June 14.
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Pittsburgh
Sam Beets
Jones Laughlin
J&l
U.S. Steel
Ohio primary centers on Carter Ford and Reagan
Ohio joins New Jersey and California as the final three contests for delegates. Carter seeks to solidify nomination momentum with a victory here. Reagan tours Columbus to boost GOP gains while Ford targets uncommitted delegates for a path to the convention.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Ronald Reagan
California
Morris Udall
Frank Church
Carter
New Jersey
Reagan
Columbus
Monda Ford
Washington
Nelson A Rockefeller
Kansas City
Regan
Ohio legislature braces for donnybrook over finances
The upcoming session faces a partisan clash over a $150.8 million supplemental fee bill. Leaders dispute revenue projections between Gov Rhodes budget office and the Legislative Budget Office with gaps from 25 to 50 million dollars. Democrats accuse Republicans of election year maneuvering while Republicans defend the plan as based on state projections.
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Robert E. Miller
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Donnnybrook
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
D-89
New Boston
GOP
James A. Rhodes
Legislative Budget Office
LBO
Rhodes
House
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