Rhodes jokes and vows as Ohio’s longest-serving governor begins fourth term
Gov. James A. Rhodes opened his fourth term with an inaugural lunch, praising hard work and loyalty while joking about marriage to the “most beautiful girl in Ohio.” He teased Lt. Gov. George V. Voinovich, recalled his past, and hinted at further political plans as he celebrated a long tenure.
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Voinovich declines role as hotline to Gov Rhodes
Lt. Gov. George V. Voinovich, sworn in with Gov. James Rhodes, declares he will not be a conduit for Republicans to the governor nor a court of last resort for complaints. He plans to push an Ohio State and Local Government Commission and focus on governing rather than immediate campaigns.
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Court voids Pennsylvania fetus viability rule in abortion case
The Supreme Court 6-3 strikes down Pennsylvania 1974 abortion law requiring doctors to determine fetal viability and pursue live birth when viable. Justice Blackmun says the standard is vague, penalizes good faith doctors, and may chill constitutional rights while dissenters warn it cedes fetal protection to states.
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Firm finds loophole in wage guidelines in Minnesota
A Minneapolis firm, Pako Corp., won approval to offer a one way cost of living adjustment if inflation exceeds 7 percent in 1979, with a 10 percent ceiling. The Council on Wage and Price Stability said the plan does not violate guidelines but cautioned against making it a habit.
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Carter to send austerity budget before State of Union
President Carter plans to submit next year's austerity federal budget to Congress on January 22, a shift from tradition. He will deliver the State of the Union two or three days later to argue for tight federal spending amid inflation. The trip to Guadeloupe aimed to bolster SALT II talks and give Europe a bigger role in SALT III negotiations.
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Jan 9, 1979 Chronicle Telegram item fragment
Fragmentary postal notice style text from Elyria Ohio dated January 9 1979 includes postage paid marks and address change instructions for The Chronicle Telegram with scattered contact numbers and street references.
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U S revokes visa for South African boxer Knoetze
The State Department canceled the visa of white South African boxer Kallie Knoetze, barring his bout with Hill Sharkey in Miami amid protests over his 1977 shooting of a black teenager in Pretoria. He entered on a visa expiring January 40 and had been set to fight at the Miami Convention Center Saturday.
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Eight American archaeologists freed after 73 days in Ecuador
Eight UPI reported American archaeologists recount their 73 day confinement in five Ecuadorean prisons amid a political mix up. The group led by Clyde Nickelson includes his sons Tom and Terry and six others from Florida, Tennessee and California. They were jailed after a misinterpreted Abbey statement tied to a supposed plot against a presidential candidate.
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Ohio news in brief: joint operating case and police pay halt
In Cincinnati oral arguments are set for January 30 on a bid by the Cincinnati Post and Cincinnati Enquirer to form a joint operating agreement. A suburban paper group and unions oppose the merger while Justice Department lawyers urge approval to save the Post from financial collapse. In Cincinnati a Hamilton County judge issued a temporary restraining order halting a 7 percent police pay raise, finding the council violated a contract with the Fraternal Order of Police by abruptly ending negotiations.
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Cleveland woman pleads guilty to attempted burglary and robbery
Marian Kennedy aged 48 pleaded guilty to reduced charges of attempted burglary and attempted robbery of the Rocky River home of a union boss widow Laura DePalma. She also admitted receiving stolen jewelry coins and weapons and could face up to 335 years in prison. Bond set at 20000 pending presentence report.
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Kent State civil case seeks release of confidential evidence
The second Kent State civil damage suit negotiator asking Judge Thomas to lift a protective order on certain confidential depositions from the May 4 1974 shootings. The move follows a $675000 out of court settlement in the second suit, with potential new disclosures if allowed. Separately two gunmen killed a Supreme Court justice in Spain, and Carter plans a 1980 reelection committee with White forecasting an easy return for Carter and unlikely run by Kennedy.
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