Blizzard damages farming in Clermont County hit 800000
A Clermont County committee estimates farmers losses at 800000 after a heavy blizzard. Corn losses reach 135000 on about 1500 acres, soybeans in fields 450000, five cattle at 1500 each, dumped milk 115000, and building damage 200000. FHA offers loans at 3 percent up to 250000, then 5 percent beyond. Disaster declaration unlocks funds for owners operators and tenants.
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Clermont County
Carl Ungelhaem
Janet Stabilization and Service
ASCS
John Warner
Wagner
Nature the
Farmer’s Home Administration
FHA
Jim Smith
Georgetown
Smith
Harsha urges Taft Hartley for coal talks
Congressman William H Harsha urged President Carter under the Taft Hartley Act to call a cooling off period and halt the United Mine Workers strike. He said an emergency exists in Ohio and other snow struck states and warned of a catastrophic situation from too much snow and too little.
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William H. Harsha
Jimmy Carter
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Harsha
Clermont County commissioners to announce 1978 budget Thursday
Clermont County leaders cap budget requests at 3.2 million amid agency cuts. Harsha urged action on coal shortages and called for presidential intervention as Ohio utilities face dwindling stockpiles. HUD halts Oakwood project review. Milford opponents cite facility and infrastructure concerns.
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Clermont County
Tim Hogan
Harsha
Ohio
Appalachian
Midwest
Oak Tree facilities rate plan discussed for 1978 season
County Commissioners considered opening Oak Tree Complex and discussed tentative rates. A yearly pass system may let residents pay upfront for unlimited access with a $200 rate for unlimited use of the 18 hole golf course. Eligible youths and seniors faced age-based considerations.
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Oak Tree Complex
Oak Tree Facility
Fawley
Clermont banks look for bright 1978 in rising county economy
Clermont County banking officials report 1977 as a strong year for savings and lending institutions with over 330 million in assets across eight savings banks and loan firms. Officials anticipate continued growth aided by Ford plant construction and East Gate Mall, plus modern conveniences like drive through banking and longer hours. Donald McWhorter of Clermont National Bank calls the period a challenge and a chance to fulfill their mission as growth expands.
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Clermont County
Clermont Conty St
Ohio
Ford
East Gate
Donald McWhorter
Clermont National Bank
Security Savings Association
Banc Ohio/National Bank of Loveland
New Richmond National Bank
First Milford Savings Association
Sentry Savings and Loan Company
Clermont Building Savings and Loan
First National of
Clermont seeks funds for airport and Ford plant plan
Clermont County commissioners discussed extending the airport runway from 4400 to 6000 feet to attract Ford Motor Company’s proposed 500 million transmission plant. State Senator Mussey warned that current budget bills leave no airport funds this biennium, with potential aid to come in the next capital improvements cycle. Williamsburg officials attended a West Virginia EPA meeting over a train derailment, voicing reluctance to bring toxic chemicals near residents, while the Clermont landfill site on Aber Road drew concern amid ongoing local opposition.
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Clermont County
Bad Ray Sea
Ford Motor Company
William Mussey
General Assembly
Ohio
Mussey
Ford
Williamsburg
Donald Hiler
Walker Fields
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Federal
Environmental Protection Agency
Harry C. Malott
Ripley
Malott
Hiler
EPA
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Taft-Hartley
HUD
Patricia Harris
Milford School Board
Miami Township
Milford
Clermont Environmental Reclamation
Aber Rd
Jackson Township
The
Courier
Amelia
Peg Hofmann
Jenny Hollabaugh
Felicity
Gail Estep
Richard Crawford
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