Herbert Simon wins Nobel for economics
STOCKHOLM Sweden UPI Professor Herbert Simon of Carnegie Mellon University won the Nobel Prize in economics for pioneering research into decision making within economic organizations. The Swedish Academy cited his work on limits of computation and incomplete information, noting his role in shaping modern business administration and economic theory.
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NAACP accuses Elyria schools of racial imbalance bias
In Columbus this morning officials discussed district finances as the NAACP accused Elyria schools of racial bias. The group cites 11 of 16 elementary schools as racially unbalanced, with four schools over the district average for black enrollment. They urge more black teachers and top administrators and criticize the planned affirmative action timetable as inadequate.
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Senate Passes 18.7 Billion Tax Bill In 72 3 Vote
The Senate approved an 18.7 billion compromise tax package by 72 to 3, with individual tax cuts totaling 12.7 billion and an expected annual saving of 136 dollars for a four person family at 10 thousand dollars income. The House then sent the measure to President Carter by a 337 to 38 vote, clearing the way toward adjournment. Both chambers also backed Humphrey Hawkins full employment measures targeting 4 percent unemployment by 1983.
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Vermilion teachers accept tentative contract after wage talks
The Vermilion Teachers Association ratified a tentative contract 137 to 15 after salaries and fringe benefits were outlined. The School Board unanimously approved the deal in a special session following the vote. The agreement ends an August 31 expiration with levy-linked raises.
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Council eyes tax funds split with 1978 revenue projections
City council reviews tax fund allocations tied to last year’s October and November collections, with Valassis data suggesting about 4.5 million for this year. Don Rothgery, finance chair, will confirm figures with Valassis and Szabo before tonight’s meeting and explore offsetting December payrolls with 1979 funds. The panel also plans a 170 550 transfer from 1 percent revenues to cover CETA salaries next month due to a delayed Congress approval.
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Bills That Failed In The 95th Congress
Congress adjourned without passing major Carter priorities including national health insurance hospital cost controls and a public education department. Labor reform election law changes and criminal code revision also died. Some measures may return next year. others await renewal or shelving.
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Ohio News in Brief Sparks Weekend Fatalities
Five Tiffin teenagers died Saturday when their car hit a truck on U S 224 raising Ohio’s weekend traffic death toll to at least 15. Two other fatal accidents occurred Friday evening to Sunday midnight including a two-vehicle crash in Chard and a one-car crash near Ottawa. Cleveland teachers prepared to resume classes after ending a five-week strike as the district faces a Controlling Board decision. Ohio electric utilities disputed a Celeste ad claiming automatic fuel increases. A 17-year-old jogger underwent successful double coronary bypass at the Cleveland Clinic after a rare congenital defect. Arcanum Police Chief Sparky Fitzgerald was arrested by the FBI for aiding a bank robbery.
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Supermarket price war looms in Lorain County
Lorain County area stores weigh price cuts as Fazio supermarkets slash thousands of items in eight counties. Meyer Goldberg of six area stores defends low pricing. Pick-N-Pay plans Edwards Food Warehouse conversion. Kroger says price changes depend on regional office.
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Four songwriters inducted to Nashville hall of fame
Four writers were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the annual banquet in Nashville Tennessee. Honored were Tom T Hall Hank Snow Don Wayne and Joe Allison. The event coincides with the Grand Ole Opry birthday celebration and a country music DJ convention attracting stars executives and deejays.
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