Reappraisal Windfalls Stir Debate Across Oberlin Area
City officials discuss an estimated 21 000 boost from reappraisal amid three city levies while noting much land is non taxable. Amherst and Columbia districts also anticipate extra funds, yet state aid could drop as valuations rise, complicating school funding and levy decisions.
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Thomas Dalton
Oberlin College
Federal Aviation Administration
Dalton
Oberlin
North Ridgeville
Avon
Amherst
Donald Sutter
Columbia
Donald Hagen
Piyor
Donald Pease
Study finds open shirts lower likability in men and women
Lawton Oklahoma based psychologist Louis Scott Williamson reports a study using 40 student observers who rated models in varied clothing. Men were seen as more likable in tight pants while women in short shorts fared better. overall sexually suggestive attire reduced likability for both genders, with stronger negative views toward women in unbuttoned or revealing outfits.
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Lawton, Okla
UPI
Louis Scott Williamson
University of Missouri
Kansas City
Williamson
Lawton
Jim Taliaferro Mental Health Center
Columbia Gas trims proposed hike for Amherst contract
Columbia Gas of Ohio accepted a smaller rate increase for the second year of a two year contract in Amherst South to save residents about 70 cents monthly. Officials and village council considered a 9 percent first year and 7.5 percent second year rise, with requests to seek a 5.5 percent second year increase.
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South Amherst
Columbia Gas of
Ohio
Columbia
Paul Fackler
Lorain-area
Council
Twenty Two Arrested in Boston School Demonstration
Twenty two young protesters were arrested in Boston during a one day antibusing school boycott at South Boston High School. About 100 people attempted to demonstrate against busing and most arrests were for disorderly conduct.
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Boston
South Boston High School
Teacher seeks lap records in garden grove
Fifth grade teacher John Gardner collects notes from parents permitting their children to sit on his lap while pursuing unlikely world records for the most girls on a lap and a longest time on someone’s lap. He says Guinness officials doubt any category exists.
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Garden Grove
Calif
John Gardner
Gardener
Gardner
Guinness Book of World Records
Jackie Williams
Ford accuses Carter of risky military limits in debate
In campaign remarks in Pittsburgh and a radio broadcast Ford attacked Carter’s reluctance to commit American forces, flagging conflicts from Angola to Rhodesia and warning that Carter’s policies could push nations toward the Soviet bloc and threaten Israel. He contrasted his own approach with a costly domestic program plan and tax rises.
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Pittsburgh
Ford
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Middle East
U.S
Israel
Whiskey sellers Rattlesnakes bite an estimated 3200 Americans yearly
A historical report notes that whiskey vendors and rattlesnake encounters collectively affect about 3200 Americans annually. The article highlights risks linked to both alcohol sales and venomous bites in public spaces.
Pound holds steady after Callaghan threat over loan
The pound remained near steady after a record low as Prime Minister James Callaghan warned NATO members could face cutbacks if allies do not back Britain on a 2.9 billion recovery loan. The currency fluctuated after opening around 1,588 dollars per pound and a Monday close near 1,595.
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London
James Callaghan
NATO
Britain
Callaghan
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
Sunday Times
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Jobless rate falls to 6.2 percent in Ohio
Ohio unemployment dropped from 6.4 percent in August to 6.2 percent in September as the United Rubber Workers strike ended and teachers returned to schools. Factory employment rose 2.8 percent to 1,301,000, with average weekly earnings up 4 to $257.30. American Greetings Corp raised its quarterly dividend from 6 to 6.5 cents payable December 10.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
United Rubber Workers Union
Ohio Bureau of Baigent Services
American Greetings Corp
Rare collector plate found in attic valued at 1750
A Northbrook man discovered several dishes in his attic, one a rare collector’s plate appraised at 1750. Bradford Exchange director JR MacAnthor notes high prices for exceptional plates as collectors pay premiums for market-savvy picks. A kit for buyers, including plate pictures and market analysis, is offered for 100 with a 30 day guarantee.
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Northbrook, iii
JR. MacAnthor
Board of Governors
The
Bradford Exchange
Economist
Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove
Ohio grain prices by region after market close
UPI reports cash grain prices paid to farmers in Ohio markets after hours. Northeast No 2 wheat 2.24, shelled corn 2.20, oats 1.45, soybeans 6.08. Northwest No 2 wheat 2.43, corn 2.22, oats 1.47, soybeans 0.96. Central No 2 wheat 2.38, shelled corn 2.18, oats 1.55, soybeans 6.09. Trend: wheat and corn steady, oats steady, soybeans higher.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
Northeast
Northwest Otto
Central
Grain prices at Lorain County market close
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association reports yesterday's market closing prices for local grain. Wheat 2.26 per bushel, shelled corn 2.28, oats 1.40, soybeans 6.07 per bushel.
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Lorain County
Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc
Special embossed checks aid visually impaired at local bank
Elyria Savings and Trust in cooperation with the Center for Sightless offers specially embossed checks for the visually handicapped. The checkbook features bold lines and large type, with raised details in key areas and limiting denomination numerals to guide amounts. Free of charge, customers must present a certificate of eligibility from the Center for Signless to receive the aid.
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Elyria Savings and Trust National Est
Center For Sightless
ALJ_ Fitch
Bank
Fitch
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