Ohio faces energy crisis as blizzard closes plants
Gov James A Rhodes declared an energy crisis and urged conservation after a blizzard.Columbia Gas of Ohio and utility leaders ordered many plants and most area businesses to close or run at minimal gas use to prevent outages. Residential gas service was expected to continue if thermostats are lowered, with 65 degrees by day and 55 at night. Large industries were shut down, idling over 1,500 workers, as transportation and weather hindered commuting. Ohio National Assembly leaders studied the crisis and planned a statement, turning to Page 4 for details.
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Sheffield teachers end walkout amid mediation order
Teachers in the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake district return to work after a snow closing as Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Paul Mikus orders mediation. The board and teachers must report to the mediator every four days, with attorneys for teachers in agreement.
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Blizzard Closes Roads Fire Drives Statewide Control
A severe blizzard paralyzed the state with winds up to 50 mph and three inches of snow. Gov. Rhodes ordered National Guard alert and non essential businesses shut. State roads and schools closed. many communities isolated. gas shortages worsen. emergency services stretched. Columbia Gas asks 68000 commercial customers to close for the weekend.
Energy crisis sparks seven point plan by Gov Rhodes
Governor Rhodes declares an energy crisis and outlines a seven point plan to prevent school and industry shutdowns while keeping fuel supplies for homes. He stops short of ordering school closings as details appear on Page 3 of the edition.
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Psychiatrist advises calm in gas shortage crisis
Cleveland experts discuss anxiety over natural gas cuts and winter stress. Dr Haas urges social involvement to boost happiness amid shortages while Dr Steinbacher notes mood drops as cold weather and curtailments continue. If health is good, mental attitude influences how one handles lower temperatures says Dr Kunkel.
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Blizzard Warning Presses In With Heavy Snow and Cold
A severe blizzard alert forecasts snow and strong winds today and tonight with two to three inches of accumulation likely and heavier amounts later. Temperatures fall to five to ten below zero by tonight and ten to fifteen below by morning, with continuing cold and wind tomorrow and a chance of snow flurries. Winds will reach 25 to 45 mph locally, with 20 to 30 mph overnight.
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No Tags by Mail in New BMW Plan
A bipartisan Columbus plan to replace the mailing tag system would stagger auto tag sales, empower local deputy registrars to sell licenses, raise fees to 11 dollars, insure against registrar thefts, and let registrars earn a reasonable profit. Officials cited higher mail costs and a more economical current system as reasons to drop mailing.
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Freddie Prinze Shot At UCLA In Suspected Suicide Attempt
Actor Freddie Prinze of Chico and the Man was admitted to UCLA Medical Center after a gunshot wound to the head. Police say a gun was found at the scene and consider it a possible self-inflicted injury. A fuller account appears on Page 4.
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