County auditors blamed for unequal real estate tax
A Legislative Service Commission report criticizes Ohio county auditors for not equalizing real estate taxes for decades while state bodies failed to enforce assessment laws. It notes property is often assessed at well below the 40 percent of market value required by 1955 court rulings and criticizes the General Assembly for delaying uniform real estate taxation. The commission plans a follow up report.
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Columbus
Legislative Service Commission
Ohiw
Commission
General Assembly
The
Board of Tax Appeals
Cleveland ex-chief draws suspension
Patrick L Gerity a former Cleveland police chief demoted to inspector and later suspended on accusations of violating department rules faces a hearing. He alleges political motives tied to his mayoral candidacy while Police Chief Lewis Coffey cites a dispute with Lt George Seitz as the basis for the action.
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Cleveland
UPI
Patrick L Gerity
Carl B. Stokes
Lewis Coffey
Gerity
George Seitz
Seitz
George W. O'Connor
Wire found in imported chocolate Easter eggs
Akron health officials warned against consuming an imported brand of foil wrapped Easter eggs after tiny wire like steel wool fragments were found. About 550 pounds were sold by a local store. Frankford Candy Co of Philadelphia was identified as the distributor as FDA aids investigations. Health officials search area stores for more candy.
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Akron
UPI
Health Department
Frankford Candy Co
Philadelphia
Federal Food and Drug
Military justice changes proposed by Mosher bill
Rep Charles A Mosher and 24 colleagues introduce H R 6901 to overhaul court martial procedures. The bill removes command control over defense counsel and jury selection, creating an independent trial command to curb perceived influence. Referred to House Armed Services Committee for consideration.
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Washington
Uss
Charles A Mosher
House
Mosher
Oberlin Republican
House Armed Services Committee
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