Ford Aims At Major Highway Finance Overhaul
President Ford proposes sweeping changes to fund the U S highway system with greater state influence. The plan would prioritize Interstate and local routes, expand state decision making, and consolidate about 30 programs into broader grants, signaling a far reaching shift in transportation policy.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
White House
Elyria
Transportation
William T. Coleman
Arson Suspected in $225000 Fire at Larrys Beef and Tails
Elyria officials labeled the April 13 blaze at Larrys Beef and Tails a possible arson, with Fire Chief Rumph stating the cause was still under investigation. Dozens questioned, including owner Larry Teich, who was away at his sister’s funeral. Fire spread rapidly through concealed pockets, using an accelerant not identified. Teich plans to rebuild at a new site after optioning land.
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Mr Larry
Elyria
Floyd S. Rumph
Rumph
Ridge Street
Larry Teich
Ridge St
Teich
Godspell cast to perform at Elyria Summer Theatre
The Elyria Summer Theatre will present Godspell the next two weekends at Elyria High School auditorium. Cast includes Kris White and Bob Van Amburg. Performances are Friday and Saturday July 18 and 19 at 8 15 p.m. and Sunday July 20 at 2 15 p.m. Box office hours are daily 11 30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 30 to 8 p.m.
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Kim Tonry
Israeli raids hit guerrilla bases in Lebanon and Jerusalem attack
Israeli forces bombarded refugee camps in southern Lebanon while a deadly Jerusalem blast shook the Holy City. Reports say 13 refugees died and huts were destroyed as rockets hit Israeli border settlements. Lebanese premier Rashid Karami sought progress on a hostage case involving U S citizen Ernest R. Morgan.
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Israel
Lebanon
Ernest R. Morgan
Jerusalem
Holy City
Tel Aviv
Rashid Karami
Morgan
Petersburg
United States
Sinai
Washington
Egypt
Rashadiyeh
Tyre
Auto boom predicted as Iacocca foresees strong 1976
Ford President Lee Iacocca expects a national upturn to magnify auto sales with 1976 possibly a boom year for the industry. GM and Chrysler executives echo optimism, noting improving demand and consumer confidence as the economy strengthens, with current domestic car sales near a 26.6 million annual rate.
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Lee A. Iacocca
Ford Motor Co
Iacocca
McDonald
Brown
Bicentennial coins released by banks this week
Banks began distributing Bicentennial coins today with a special design. The initial 50 cent pieces feature John F Kennedy on the obverse and a colonial drummer with the liberty bell over the moon on the reverse. Washington and Seabower remain on the other sides. Most banks expect to ship them within the week.
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John F. Kennedy
Mom locks kids in car leading to two deaths
In Wichita, a young mother left three children in a closed car with interior heat near 140 degrees. One child convulsed, Victoria Crockett aged 5 and Melvin Crockett 22 months died at a hospital, sister Stephanie Crockett 3 survived after treatment. mother in custody awaiting charges.
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Wichita, Kan
Sedgwick County
Victoria Crockett
Melvin Crockett
Stephanie Crockett
Parkersburg High cuts absenteeism with 10 no‑excuse absences
In Parkersburg West Virginia Parkersburg High School allowed 10 unexcused absences per semester for about 2 500 students leading to a drop in absenteeism from 9 5 percent to 5 percent. Of 2 500 students 295 lost credit for 477 classes and 250 were excused for valid reasons.
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Lorain County
Parkersburg, W.va
UPI
Parkersburg High School
Spal
Buller
Butler
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