Fourth of July origins and faded anniversaries recalled
A historical summary traces July 4 independence to 1776 with debates over July 2 and readouts on July 8 and July 19, noting the first anniversary nearly went unmarked until a Philadelphia resident prompted plans. The piece then shifts to a local summer picnic event at the Little Miami and East Fork Rivers on July 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs.
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Independence Hall
Congress
Philadelphia
Little Miami & East Fork, Rivers
Flags and Fourth of July photos in local notebook
Editor notes taking photos of flags for a July Fourth issue. Wind aided shots at Perkins and Clermont College with varied angles. The Star Spangled Banner flag at Clermont County stalled, delaying the display as deadlines loom.
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Perkins
Clermont College
Clermont County
Beards, Elections and Conservative Voter Attitudes
In Mont County voters reflect on beards amid election talk. Commissioner candidate Dele Romohr, the only beard wearer, refuses to shave for votes, urging authenticity. Dale, a former school official, jokes that shaving would confuse constituents and notes beard origins as a counterculture symbol. He traces his beard to a pride in his identity while planning a Republican campaign with leaders Julia Sharp and Richard Martin.
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Dele Romohr
Dale
Union Township Police Department
Beeche Gouetem
Ee Saeed
Cochairman
Julia Sharp
Richard Martin
Chuck
Union
Sncea Asti
4th July Fireworks Accidents Prompt Public Warnings
An estimated 6139 Americans were treated in hospital last year for firework incidents. Children under 16 are especially affected. With parental supervision, such accidents can be avoided.
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Sostoen
Taal Society To Prevent
Seeememendaiien Bei Boon
Snes
Cnet
Certification window for planted corn and cotton acres
The ASCS director at Clermont urges timely certification of planted corn and cotton under the 1980 program. The simple plan, per Ungethuem, covers disaster payments, price supports, loan modifications, and facility loans for bins and dryers, with eligibility defined for qualified units.
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Pate Desana
Clermont and Conservation Service
ASCS
I Am the Nation I Was Born on July Fourth
A compact ode to national identity weaving famous symbols from the Declaration to Babe Ruth, the World Series, and the Super Bowl. It invokes 110000 schools and 330000 churches, praising the varied expressions of American life in sport, worship, and public discourse.
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Adams
Babe Ruth
Community Chicken Dinners and Fellowship Events Across Ohio
Local churches and groups hold chicken dinners and community events through July and August. Events include Holy Trinity Church chicken dinner July 6 with bingo and prizes, and Primary Chicken BarBQ July 12 5 to 7 pm at Miami Hills Swim Club Grounds with tickets from members or Ohio Valley Eyes. Proceeds support Recording Fund Ampt and Groesbeck funds. Mr and Mrs Earl Valmore of Cincinnati demonstrate senior citizen discounts and ballooning lectures at University of Cincinnati. Attendance encouraged for tethered rides and public activities with costs listed. Contact details reference 210 N ie Avenue Lockland Ohio and a 948-8997 number.
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Miami Hills
Ohio Valley Eyes
Holy Trinity Church
Vaimore
University of Cincinnati
Forest Hills
Pollution office field office in Southwestern Ohio
The field office of the Southwestern Ohio Air Pollution Control Agency operates to monitor air quality and enforce pollution controls across the region. It coordinates inspections, reports violations, and provides public guidance on emissions standards and environmental health.
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The
Southwestern Ohio Air Pollution Control Agency
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