Auto Execs Fight Fuel Restrictions in Congress
Industry leaders led by Henry Ford and Pete Estes target a 21 mpg sales weighted standard for 1980. They press freshman Philip Sharp as imports gain market share while domestic fuel economy lags behind foreign rivals. The lobbying, tied to stockholders, pits carmakers against proposed government action on fuel waste and pollution.
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Ellen Flossie Pitches For Boys In Johnson Hall Game
Ellen Flossie of Audion volunteers to pitch for the Kent college team in Johnson Hall, challenging gender norms as pitchers strive to disconcert batters. The piece contrasts this light moment with a broader critique of Ford administration policy on auto fuel efficiency and corporate auto industry mismanagement amid calls for mandatory standards.
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Economy shows hopeful signs amid deep 1975 GNP drop
The real GNP plunged 10.4 percent in Q1 1975, the steepest since 1946, with a 3.2 percent drop including inflation. Factory and utility output fell 1 percent in March, housing starts slowed to 980,000 annual units, and building permits at 710,000. Personal income rose 0.1 percent due to government payrolls and social benefits.
Mosher eyes U S insurance Bill aimed at malpractice crisis
The Medical Malpractice Claims Settlement Assistance Act was introduced in the U S House by Rep. Hastings with Rep. Mosher as co sponsor. It creates a state backed money pool to insure settlements above 200000, funded by insurers with a federal guarantee until self sufficiency. States may join voluntarily and must set arbitration risk control and patient grievance programs. Ohio legislators also consider four bills as a seven member subcommittee reviews options amid warnings from the Ohio Medical Association of a looming health care crisis without relief.
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New York
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Ohio House
Ohio Medical Association
Lorain Telephone to install new long distance equipment
Lorain Telephone Co will install Direct Distance Dialing switching equipment at its W Ninth Street main building in Lorain. The project cost exceeds 400000 and aims to handle growing long distance calls through 1976. Some temporary problems may affect subscribers during the transition as systems are tied together.
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Wall Street Opens Higher Amid Rebound Hopes
Opening Wall Street prices rose as investors rallied on renewed hopes for an improving economy. The Dow gained a small amount while the NYSE saw more gainers than losers. A survey by the National Association of Purchasing Management indicated buyers believed the recession was bottoming out, complemented by White House optimism on an economic rebound.
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Construction workers vote on Ohio contract deals
Construction workers stay on the job as unions and contractors vote on several proposed contracts. The Ohio Contractors Association with Local 34 Lorain County seeks a two year agreement raising wages by 60 cents per hour in year one plus a paid holiday and a second holiday in year two. Local 18 and Local 758 are in mail vote talks for building and highway contracts, with old deals expired last Wednesday and a day to day work pattern continuing.
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Lucky Buck Lottery Tickets Hit Ohio Markets
Ohio Lottery launches Lucky Buck a new 10 week game with $1 tickets in bright green yellow and orange. Drawings align with Buckeye 300 starting May 15 plus a July 17 Bonus Jackpot. Prizes range from 30 to 150000 dollars with separate three and six digit numbers drawn during Buckeye 200.
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CCC to buy Cincinnati Enquirer for 30 million cash
Combined Communications Corp of Phoenix announced an agreement to acquire the Cincinnati Enquirer from American Financial Corp. for 30 million dollars in cash plus 16 million in secured notes. AFC will also receive 500,000 CCC shares and 750,000 warrants. The Enquirer, founded in 1840, has about 200000 daily and 300000 Sunday circulation.
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Ohio weekend traffic deaths rise to at least eleven
United Press International reports at least 11 people died in traffic crashes over the weekend in Ohio. In Cincinnati a three vehicle crash Friday night killed Carolyn J. Hammond 22 Baron Hinton 14 and Jeffery Stillis 13, with five killed Friday night four Saturday and two Sunday statewide.
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