Hope for U.S. Economy Brightens With Small Trade Surplus
The Commerce Department reports a $22.9 million quarterly U.S. trade surplus the first in over two years, while the 1973 budget deficit settled at $4.4 billion. Analysts see potential for a balanced trade in 1974 and a balanced budget, with improving inflation prospects. President Nixon forecasts balance by 1974 as stock markets and auto sales rebound and Americans maintain high savings.
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State Senate Finale Schedule and November Ballot Actions
The 110th General Assembly plans August 27 finale sessions with no floor meetings until January 1974. Senator Massey will split time in Columbus to handle mail. November ballot items include HJR 13 on agricultural land taxation and HJR 1 Vietnam era bonus. The General Assembly passed a new minimum wage law for the public sector with a $1.60 base, exemptions, and a January 1, 1974 effective date.
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Bible Defends Capital Punishment as Divine Justice
The writer argues that scripture supports the death penalty for murder and defends government authority to execute justice. Citing Genesis and Romans, he contrasts biblical murder prohibitions with sanctioned capital punishment and questions modern views on punishment and crime.
Perintown residents to represent Ohio at state fair
Seimus and Mrs. Burger of Perintown will represent Clermont County as a Typical Farm Family at the Ohio State Fair on August 21. Names for the Selective Service Board were sent to Major General Goble in Columbus, including Carl Bush of Bethel and A. F. Kayser of Moscow.
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Seimus Burger
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Columbus
Carl Bush
Bethel
A. F. Kayser
Moscow
Harry
Nixon warns against congressional pay hikes amid inflation
President Nixon stresses fiscal restraint as Congress defeats a bill to raise salaries for Members of Congress and top officials. The plan would have reset review dates to August 31 and advanced recommendations, risking a gap of up to 12,500 dollars per year for lawmakers and potentially over a million federal workers. The cost could reach about five billion dollars annually, prompting calls to prioritize programs like water pollution control and highway safety amid rising prices.
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Controversy Over East Fork and Caesar Creek Dams
Editor argues for the East Fork and Caesar Creek projects, detailing origins in 1960s civic groups, flood control, and water conservation. Critics label the Corps of Engineers as destructive while supporters cite regional needs and future water supply, urging completion.
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Morrow
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