Tracing Roots Through Archives Aims to Help Families
James D Walker and other genealogical experts guide Blacks and whites in tracing ancestry. Researchers advise starting with Census, military, pension, land, naturalization, and ship passenger records, then using Library of Congress or local societies. Some find help in old family Bibles and plantation lists. many faces roadblocks. Turn to page 4 for continuation.
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Unemployment Drops Sharply in January Amid Weather
Washington AP reports January unemployment fell to 7.3 percent from 7.8 percent as harsh winter weather and a shrinking labor force weigh on figures. Labor Dept notes weather may dampen February data. weather relief and Carter stimulus debate split Cabinet on whether to boost overall program or target direct aid.
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Berea Woman Christine Gitlin To Join Carter Envoy Advisory Board
Christine Gitlin of Berea travels to the White House to be named to President Carter’s first Ambassadorial Advisory Board, a 20 member panel to guide ambassador selection. The board includes Ohio figures and other national leaders. Gitlin has chaired Ohio’s Democratic convention delegation and led the state campaign effort. Her husband, Dr David Gitlin, confirms the committee’s formation and uncertain term of service.
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Columbia braces for more cuts as cold bites Ohio
Energy officials warn near zero overnight lows and a weekend storm may force further gas curtailments. Schools and many industries already closed as emergency rationing continues through Tuesday with potential extension. Ohio Governor Rhodes notes a chance to access part of California gas allocations to ease shortages.
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Weather turns cold with light snow expected today
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are forecast with cloudy skies and a chance of more snow tonight and tomorrow. Low tonight near 5 to 10, high tomorrow around 20. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Sunrise 7 36 a m Sunset 3 47 p m.
Elyria Schools consider half day sessions due to gas curtailment
Columbia Gas curtailment may extend beyond Wednesday morning prompting Elyria City Schools to seek half day schedules. Superintendent Showalter expected to recommend half days start Wednesday if curtailment continues, prioritizing junior high and high school students as buildings are converted to fuel or heat and fuel tanks at Northwood and Eastern Heights are installed.
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