Public’s Right to Know and Local Reporting Duty
An editorial defends press duty to inform the public with accurate coverage. It criticizes censorship calls at a Chamber of Commerce dinner and urges broad reporting of arrests, crimes, and government actions while noting officials should assist in informing voters. The piece ends with a contest about identifying a Clermont County archway site and announcing last week's winner Irene Adams of New Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sahonatale
Clermont County
New Richmond
New
Richmond
Susannah
Thomas Asburn
Augusta St
Irene Adams
Miss Perkins
Itill
Susan Perkins
Reader letter defends private lane snow removal and praises community effort
The Mailbag editor receives a letter defending a private lane snow clearance, criticizing county budgeting and welfare critiques. It lauds residents who worked long hours during the blizzard, commends Susan Perkins, and praises the Williamsburg Rotary Club and local public services for heroism and sacrifice. The writer urges unity and recalls January community resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Adams County
Mr. Conover
Coe Auib Dag
Club
Rotary
Lee Kreider
Massy Bill Proposes Shift to State Income Tax Finance Education
Senator Massey backs H R 1000 to fund schools by moving funding from real property taxes to the state income tax and lottery proceeds. Representative John Johnson sponsors the measure, aiming for about 1700 dollars per pupil via a basic education fund, with property tax relief tied to income and other taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Massey
John Johnson
Hamilton County Common
Paul Mite
Johnson
Clermont County Officials Receive Three Complimentary Letters
Editor notes three letters of praise sent to Clermont County commissioners praising efforts to attract Ford Motor Company plant. Letters signed by Charles W. Jackson Judge and James A. Rhodes express gratitude for cooperation and leadership across government levels.
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Clermont
Commissioners Office
Hogan
Terry
Ford Motor Company
Clermont County
Charles W. Jackson
James A. Rhodes
Washington report on defense budget shifts and senior military views
A year after President Carter proposed cutting defense, Harold Brown urges a $56 billion five year spending rise while Gen. George S. Brown calls for faster MX deployment. The piece critiques delayed actions, notes Joint Chiefs’ opposition to canal treaties, and contrasts civilian leadership with military independence, highlighting shifting defense postures and perceived strategic pressures.
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Carter
Harold Brown
Ford
Brown
House Armed Services Committee
U.S
Navy
Soviet Union
Joint Chiefs
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
South Korea
Clermont Courier Publication Details and Deadlines
The Clermont Courier, Batavia Ohio weekly newspaper, publishes on Wednesdays and is second class matter at Batavia post office. It is housed by Clermont Newspapers Inc, 385 W Main St, Batavia 45163. Deadline for news items is 12 noon Friday. Advertising rates listed.
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Batavia
Ohio
Clermont Courier
Spirit of the Times
Chronicle of the Times
W. Main St
Brown and Hamilton
Vm. Sen Aniiaoioeas
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Courier
West Main St
United States
Williamsburg
Columbus Report
House
Ways and Means Committee
Editor’s Notebook
Growing County
Washington Report
George S. Brown
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