US welcomes new decade with parades and party spirit
Americans usher in the 1980s with celebrations from Pasadena to Colorado. The 91st Tournament of Roses parade drew an anticipated 1.3 million spectators as Frank Sinatra rode as grand marshal. Security was stepped up while New Year Eve celebrations included organized taxi services in several cities. A leap second was added to 1979’s last day to align atomic clocks with solar time. Post parade, major bowl games Sugar Cotton Rose and Orange were set for New Year’s Day with other festivities nationwide.
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Brunswick OKs 3-year contract with teachers
Brunswick School System and the Brunswick Teachers Association reached a three year contract after 48 hours of nonstop bargaining ending with a 140 to 31 approval. Starting salaries rise to 11125 in year one, 11950 in year two, and 12845 in year three through 1982. The settlement preserves drug benefits, adds three personal leave days, and strengthens just cause and transfer protections.
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Last ditch bid to save Carter Kennedy debate fails
United Press International reports the Des Moines Register and Tribune proposed moving the Democratic debate to Washington on Jan 17 to accommodate President Carter. Carter vetoed the idea, and White House editor James Gannon rejected the plan citing Iran hostage crisis. Original Jan 7 plans collapsed as Carter could not travel.
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Soviet Afghan clash and Tehran sanctions unfold in Kabul
Soviet troops clashed with Afghan forces in Kabul as Moscow expanded its drive to quell resistance across Afghanistan. Kabul radio praised the intervention, while U.S. intelligence cited hundreds of Soviet casualties and reports of cabinet losses amid the coup. United Nations sanctions on Iran loomed as Waldheim prepared travel for Tehran outreach.
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Weather forecast with dense fog and light snow chance
Cloudy conditions persist with patchy dense fog this morning. Tonight remains cloudy with lows around 20 to 25. Wednesday brings a chance of snow flurries and a high near 36. Precipitation probability is near zero today and about 10 percent tonight. Winds variable at 10 mph or less.
Ohio General Assembly seen through sanitized tour view
A Columbus report critiques how Ohio laws are made, noting tours of the Statehouse reveal a polished image of open debate and public service. It argues lawmakers are subject to self interest and special interests, with rules sometimes stifling real majority rule as the second session of the 113th General Assembly opens.
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Legislative bargaining and bills in the process
Holding important legislation hostage is a long-standing tactic in lawmaking. The piece suggests examining how bills are introduced and advanced as sessions move, noting that many measures are carried forward or stalled as power players seek concessions.
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