Editorial urges saving East Fork Reservoir project
Clermont Courier editorial defends completing the East Fork Dam after $26 million spent, arguing that abandoning the project harms Clermont County’s growth. It urges local residents to support continued construction, cites water supply and recreation benefits, cites state and federal court actions, and notes backing from Senator Massey and Representative Harsha.
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East Fork
Ohio
Clermont Courier
Clermont County
East Fork Lake
William J. Brown
U.S. 6Th District
Little Miami
Batavia
Milford
Indiana
Kentucky
Clermont
William Massey
U.S
William Harsha
Costly government regulation drives high living costs
The Washington report argues federal regulation raises living costs, with estimates near 103 billion dollars for the next fiscal year. It notes about 500 dollars per person, criticizing bureaucratic overreach, and urges Congress to ensure laws are carried out as intended and inflation is checked. It mentions President Carter and the Council on Wage and Price Stability.
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America
Congress
Carter
The
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Owensville Fair Offers Rides Shows and Livestock Displays
Editor notes a county fair with rides for kids, food stalls, and a wide exhibition of 4-H projects. Spectators will see chickens rabbits cattle sheep and pigs, plus dog and cat shows, a fashion event, and harness demonstrations.
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Owensville Fair
4-H Club
Contest notice on postmark deadline and winner drawing
Postal contest rules require entries be postmarked no later than Saturday. All cards go into a container for a winner draw. Last week's winner was Harold P. Hamilton of 310 Columbia Street in New Richmond, who identified stone pillars and flower boxes on Hausermann Park’s street side at Front Street.
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Harold P. Hamilton
Columbia Street
New Richmond
Hausermann Park
Front Street
Ohio moves on minimal competency testing plan
The Ohio General Assembly in August 1977 required the Advisory Committee to the State Board of Education to study minimal competency testing and report by July 1. The committee prepared a tentative report and held a conference to gather comment, focusing on surveys of other states. Twenty six of thirty six states plus the District of Columbia had minimum competency programs in place.
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Ohio General Assembly
State Board of Education
Ohio
District of Columbia Sur
Veyed
District of Columbia
State Department of Education
Food for Thought on Sowing and Education Standards
A mixed text fragment contrasts religious quotes with insights on education policy. It references Galatians and Romans about sowing and reaping, then discusses minimum competency programs, graduation standards, remedial measures, and concerns about testing usage. It notes several states and DC pursuing early graduation and calls for local, diagnostic, and diverse standards.
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Spirit of the Times
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