08 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
1
Major school tax levies faced voter rejection across Ohio with barely half approved. Several districts may face school closings or year shortages due to funding gaps after ballots failed. Dayton and other cities saw defeats prompting public concern and administration statements.
The article highlights a volunteer community figure, Mrs. Marin, and notes her long service while detailing ongoing school levy debates in multiple Ohio districts. It reports district funding fears, closings possible in Licking Valley and Northmor, and multiple levy outcomes across Wood, Morrow, Fairfield, and nearby counties.
WAVERLY Ohio The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission and Energy Research and Development Administration Expansion Committee weighed projected employment for Portsmouth Area A Plant addon during a meeting at North Elementary School. Estimates based on other growth regions suggested about 2200 permanent jobs, though committee member Jack Smith warned the figure may be too high.
Utilities and experts led a Tuesday discussion in Tennessee on commercial breeder reactors while James Schlesinger testified in Washington. They weighed timing for profits, fuel recycling, and the need for breeder technology to meet energy demand by the turn of the century, amid projections of rising costs and policy hurdles.
In New Boston Democratic primary voters ousted Lonnie Adkins while incumbents faced strong challenges. Paul Nelson reports Brown led with 3707 Grace St and Collier 3849 Stanton Ave both winning seats for council at large.
Paul Matthews of West Portsmouth pleaded guilty in Common Pleas court to theft by deception of welfare payments totaling between 12000 and 16000 dollars over six years. Judge John B. Marshall deferred sentencing to the probation department. the charge carries two to five years. Prosecutor Lynn Grimshaw noted the overpayments covered six years and said two more fraud cases are being pursued with the welfare department.
Jackson Republicans reshape local leadership after a tight primary. John Evans defeats incumbent Jack Jones by four votes for the presidential nomination. Imogene Evans wins the nomination for at large council, becoming the first woman to reach that ballot line in Jackson.
The 24th Portsmuth Charity Horse Show may set a record with 14 classes including Made Norse walking horses Arabian and quartet. Cochair Kerry Keating notes over 20 entries so far and more than 100 entries expected. horses from about a dozen states will compete. Notable entry includes Huntington Junior Queen mare from last month show, shown by Scott Charleston. Barbara Dunham as show secretary. June 25-26 draws 500 plus horses and thousands of spectators to wholesome entertainment.
Officials say President Carter’s energy goals fall short as the GAO notes a shift to coal. Administration sources cite White House stance after UN talks. Separately House investigators probe alleged South Korean payoffs to members of Congress revealed in ethics committee staff report.
A Thursday and Friday gathering at the DAY building on Sunrise Ave focuses on human rights issues with participation from Brazil. The event aims to highlight humanitarian concerns and community responses in Brasília.
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