Ohio House backs school debt protection bill
The Ohio House approved a bill that bans closing public schools for financial reasons and requires borrowing to stay open. The 54 to 38 vote moves the measure toward the Senate as part of a larger package backed by Gov. Rhodes to keep schools open for two years amid a $3.5 billion education appropriation and subsidy changes.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio House of Representatives
House
Senate
James A. Rhodes
Lawmaker pushes 24 hour bar hours in Ohio
Rep. C. McLin proposes House Bill 596 to legalize after hours drinking by allowing taverns to stay open 24 hours. Current law requires closures for at least three hours daily between 2:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. if enacted, the measure would give flexible operating hours to bars and taverns.
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Columbus
Melin
Plea Split In Kravitz Kidnap Slaying Case
Michael G. Levine pleaded innocent while reserving right to an insanity defense as psychiatric tests proceed. Levine, 35, Lyndhurst, is held on 500000 bond with John A. File, 26, Cleveland, also charged with aggravated murder and related counts in the May 1 Shaker Heights kidnapping of Julius Kravitz and his wife Georgene, and the subsequent murder of Kravitz and wounding of Georgene. File had pleaded innocent by reason of insanity and is to be examined.
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Cleveland
UPI
Julius Kravitz
Michael G. Levine
Lyndhurst
Levine
John A. File
Kravitz
Georgene
Shaker Heights
File
Crude for Food Protest Song Plays All Day at WNYN Canton
Canton radio station WNYN broadcasts the spoof song Cheaper Crude or No More Food for 144% hours from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in protest of rising gasoline prices. General Manager Don Keys says the action voices frustration at government delays and industry manipulation.
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Canton
UPI
WNYN
Bobby Butler
U.S
Don Keys
America
Keys
Sohio
Standard Oil of
Ohio
Law puts hobble on Ridgeville Gobble arrest
Robertson says his pet turkey Gobble was placed in a squad car after a North Ridgeville officer grabbed him by the neck. Neighbors reported the incident in the front yard, sparking claims of police brutality and an unjustified arrest.
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Robertson
Gobble
North Ridgeville
Gebbie
Richard Willis
Creekside Lane
North Ridgville
Elyria
Ohio to tap gas reserve stations closed on Memorial Day
Ohio will tap gas reserve stations during Memorial Day weekend with 650 Sohio company stations in Ohio facing possible closures. Industry voices warn of shortages and urge calm as dealers report reduced hours and anticipated 25 million gallons short in May. Cedar Point expects crowds to grow due to the shortage.
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Sohio
Ohio
James Cresente
Cleveland
Northern Ohio Petroleum Dealers Association
Cresente
Kunnen
Cedar Point
Lake Erie
Connally and Bush richest GOP contenders in 1980 field
Two Texas candidates dominate wealth in declared 1980 Republican race. John Connally reports assets above 1.9 million and 1978 income over 1 million, while George Bush lists assets at least 700,000 and 1978 income around 250,000. Other contenders Baker Crane Dole show smaller ranges amid disclosed salaries, honorariums, and holdings.
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Washington
UPI
Texas
John Connally
Federal Election Commission
CIA
George Bush
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Senate
Philip Crane
R-Ill
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Federal Trade
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Lorain County transit plan would expand bus service
A proposed county wide transit expansion seeks subsidized fixed routes run by SBS Transit and Cleveland Lorain Highway Coach. New links would connect Elyria Lorain Oberlin and Vermilion while dial a ride expands for elderly disabled. Federal and state funding potential supported by a public hearing at Lorain County Community College.
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SBS Transit, Inc
Cleveland-Lorain Highway Coach Co
Elyria
Lorain
Northeast County
Cleveland
Oberlin
Elyria Ad
Elyria Yellow Cab Co
Bel
Midway Mall
Wellington
LaGrange
Grafton
Social Service Agency
Bell
Transit Board
Lorain County Community College
Tiernan named top FEC chair despite past rebuke
Former Rep. Robert Tiernan was elected unanimously as chairman of the Federal Election Commission. The Rhode Island Democrat, who repaid $2,000 for a government phone bill after a 1977 controversy, also owes $4,000 from a 1974 House race plus $1,300 from late last year. The choice comes as the FEC faces scrutiny amid unfinished audits of 1976 presidential candidates and 1980 campaign activity.
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UPI
Robert Tiernan
Federal Election Commission
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Joan Aikens
FEC
Thomson
Tiernan
George Towne Club
Congress
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Robert Bry
Donald Carter
Council
George Forbes
Ridgeville
Califoria
Mike Jannen
Greater Cincinnati
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Bush
Amherst Township
Vermilion and Brownhelm Township
Alan Bell
Easter Seal Society
Lorain County Federation For Human Services
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SBS
Vermilion
Amherst-Amherst
Amhest-Amherst
Sheffield Center
Lorain County
Ohio Department of Transportation
Avon
Avon Lake
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RTA
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Miss Pig
Peterge Man
Turto
Reggie Jackson
Marvel Comics Group
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