Author defends unflattering portrait of LBJ in new Johnson bio
AP reports Robert Caro defends his critical Life of Lyndon Johnson volume, noting Johnson’s self centered drive for power and controversial acts. He cites sources from court records to interviews, including Lady Bird Johnson, while acknowledging future volumes can reveal redeeming political deeds.
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Celeste urges shift in gas tax fund distribution to Ohio
Ohio Governor Richard Celeste told a House subcommittee that the federal Highway Trust Fund shortchanges states like Ohio. He cited an 80 cent return per dollar contributed, noting Ohio will receive about 496 million in federal aid while paying about 531 million, and criticized plans to shift costs to states through tolls and local taxes. Celeste urged raising minimum allocations and argued idle trust funds inflate deficits, urging fairness and reallocation.
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Man borrows license, uses friend's identity for years
Geauga County man describes a long running identity problem where a onetime friend used his driver's license since 1975. Philip Okleson of Bainbridge Township says many felony and misdemeanor charges were wrongly tied to him as authorities tracked a suspect who bore his name.
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Olmsted Falls Hikes Home Economics Fees
Olmsted Falls School District will raise home economics course fees next year to 10 for Home Ec 1 12 for Home Ec 2 and 15 for Foods from the current 7 total. Superintendent P Joseph Madak cited higher course material costs including food supplies and alignment with Southwest Conference peers.
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