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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
6
In a personal note the Clermont Courier columnist reflects on a year covering Clermont life from Milford to the Auxier Gas explosion, praising colleagues and readers, and announcing retirement from the newspaper after decades of service.
The text urges personal Bible study as a powerful witness against false religion and emphasizes the light of God’s word. It cites Psalm 119, John 8, and 2 Timothy to stress that truth comes from rightly dividing Scripture and living without fear of inquiry.
A Washington opinion piece criticizes the Carter Administration for weak national security actions. It cites Admiral Moorer and General Singlaub supporting stronger commitments, explicit strategies, and civilian-military coordination, warning allies and urging professional military input in defense decisions.
A Columbus report outlines rising costs of education and declining student abilities while nationwide moves push minimum competency testing. It notes debates over test design and impact on standards, cites data on illiteracy, SAT ACT declines, and states like Oregon and Florida shaping or piloting tests.
Clermont County shows 5.3 percent unemployment with 2 254 out of work and 40 573 employed of a 42 827 labor force in June. Vehicle registration fees distributed 137 099 to counties and towns from a 34 920 348 total. Heating discount eligibility opens before Sept and renters age targets noted. Charity book sale by Big Brothers Big Sisters Aug 26 27 on Fountain Square. CGE refunds nearly 5 million to customers. avg bill down about 72 cents. Harold Sizemore of Goshen honored by GM for 25 years at Norwood plant.
The Batavia Ohio schedule lists Bookmobile 1 visiting Tall Timbers Lindale Trade Winds Hamlet and Highview Mt Repose Queenie Catherine Eunita and others from August 7 to August 11 with times, plus Bookmobile 2 serving Meadow Denied Goshen IGA Wardwood Post Office Apache Indian Lookout and more from August 7 to August 8 and additional stops Hopper Hill Lenken nan Elm Hal Cor Judy Conn.
CG&E will issue a gas usage refund to residential customers averaging 12 600 cubic feet per month. At 5.7 cents per 1000 cubic feet the refund yields about 72 cents off a monthly bill. Total completion of the refund will take about one year.
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