Firemen Remain On 56 Hour Week After Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court ruling striking down 1974 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act keeps firemen on a 56 hour week. Municipalities face savings but impact limited locally, says Portsmouth city manager Scott Johnson. Overtime rules were already changed to avoid large back pay, reducing overtime and trimming some services.
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Ronda Lauder Times
Oath
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme
Congress
Scott Johnson
Grtsmouth
Johnson
Portsmouth
Rhodes vetoes parts of supplemental spending bill
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes renewed his attack on the Democrat led legislature by vetoing key sections of a supplemental spending bill while allowing the $128.5 million appropriation to stand.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Western nations study multibillion bailout for industrial countries
A Western powers aid plan similar to New York City's bailout is being studied with U S taxpayers possibly contributing up to 2 billion of a 6 1 billion package. Italy may receive first with Britain next in line as leaders from eight nations discuss stability and budget balancing conditions.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
New York City
U.S
Italy
Great Britain
Ford
New York
Ashington
United States
Britain
International Monetary Fund
Ohio Governor vetoes spending bill over Medicaid and tax clause
Sections of a spending bill were vetoed by Governor Rhodes citing a $21 million Medicaid reappropriation and a corporate tax prepayment provision. He called the action fiscally irresponsible while Democratic leaders defended the veto as saving funds from a two percent cut. The measure would affect about 23 percent of Ohio corporations with annual liabilities over $1,000.
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Rhodes
Ohio General Assembly
Ohio
Musical Talent Lined Up for Dines-Out Fundraiser
Thursday night Dollars for Scholars event at the Brown Derby in the Ramada Inn features local musicians. Nancy Sommers chairs entertainment with Dr. Richard Villarreal Irma Switalski Jim Purdy Band Becky Beard Portsmouth Male Chorus members Ron Spradlin Dean Byers Stanley Workman Wanda Lake Chuck Maillet and Red McGlone scheduled for performances. A waiter training session at 8 p.m. aims to improve service and legibility for kitchen staff.
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Ramada Inn
Alden B
Portsmouth High School
Jim Purdy
Becky Beard
Portsmouth Little Theater
Portsmouth
Ron Spradlin
Dean Byers
Stanley Workman
PHS
Wanda Lake
Charles
Chuck) Maillet
K. O
Red
Deficit in 1977 City Budget Sparks Limited Concern
The 1977 tax budget shows a $266,458 general fund deficit but city officials deem it not alarming. Projected general fund receipts total $3,041,496 with $5,556 to be carried over from 1976, while expenditures are estimated at $3,313,510. City Manager Scott Johnson notes the budget relies on estimates for certification of valuations and local funds.
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County Budget Commission
Scott Johnson
Johnson
David Wilson
Work Resumed On Rail Troop After Derailment Clearing
Cleanup resumed on the Chesapeake and Ohio line at South Portsmouth after a 21-car Chessie System freight derailed. About 100 families were evacuated due to vinyl chloride tank cars, later returned once work began setting cars back on rails. Rail traffic rerouted, minor injuries reported among volunteers, and city financial figures discussed for 1977 budget.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
South
Portsmouth
Tom Johnson
Johnson
Silver Grove
Russell
Union Carbide
Charleston
South Shore
C&o
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Baltimore and Ohio
Kentucky
Foes Move to Kill Nuclear Fuel Assurance Act Amid Private Plant Plans
Opponents in the U.S. House push to strip privatization provisions from HR 8401. A Bingham amendment would remove sections enabling construction of a 3.5 billion dollar Dothan Alabama plant, leaving only a 2.8 billion dollar Portsmouth Ohio expansion. The push cites foreign ownership and Bechtel links, while Ford administration backs the bill.
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Richard J. Maloy
Washington Bureau
Washington
House
Jonathan B. Bingham
D-N.y
Dothan
Ala
Bingham
Portsmouth
Ohio
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Ford Administration
Congress
ERDA
Pi Dothan
Uranium Enrichment Associates
Questions Left By Busing Decision
The Supreme Court narrowed a Pasadena busing order ruling the local judge exceeded his authority but left major questions unresolved. The 6 to 2 decision questions the validity of Real's starting order, duration of court supervision, and magnet school alternatives, with the Ninth Circuit expected to revisit the case. Justices Marshall and Brennan dissented.
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W. Dale Nelson
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Pasadena
Calif
William H. Rehnquist
Preme Court
Real
Ford
Congress
Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Thurgood Marshall
William J. Brennan Jr
John Paul Stevens
Planning Officer Resigns Amid Funding Freeze
Gerald Barry, 44, Eden Park, quits as city planning officer after two weeks in the post. Barry leaves to join a Warren data processing firm while the CETA funding freeze prevents an immediate replacement and Scott Johnson notes possible alternative funding.
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Gerald Barry
Eden Park
Barry
Warren
Steve Wells
Wells
Scott Johnson
Johnson
Rams
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