Editorial on FBI scandals and state tax reform debate
The column critiques the FBI amid ongoing scandals and recalls past leadership while urging reform. It notes a call for accountability and outlines Governor Rhodes signing of H B 920, shifting real property tax administration and introducing a tax credit system, with potential constitutional issues and uncertain real property tax relief.
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Ember
General Assembly
Rhodes
State Board of Tax Appeals
BTA
Department of Tax Equalization
Ohio Vetoes Bills On Taxes and Mechanic Liens
Governor vetoes H B 2 revising mechanics lien rules and comments on H B 920 effective for 1976 tax year. Critics worry tax relief may lag and utility bills rise under higher taxes while education funding and statewide tax structure face review by the General Assembly.
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Ohio
111Th
Ohio General Assembly
Editor notes and local policy items dominate county report
The Clermont County Commission will reaffirm travel reimbursement policy of 10 cents per mile and conduct spot checks. The Clermont County Animal Shelter appeals for help as 863 animals have arrived this month. the shelter plans a flea market auction on October 2 to fund expansion. A new Ohio law expands benefits for dependents of fallen peace officers and firefighters, and other civil rights protections for the disabled and housing access are discussed.
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Clermont County Commission
Centeont County
Ohio
Post office stamp costs rise worldwide in past year
The article compares first class stamp prices in multiple countries, noting sharp increases over the last 17 months. Canada at 23 cents, Sweden at 23 cents, and several nations show substantial percentage hikes such as Japan 150 percent and Australia 157 percent, while some like Switzerland hold lower rates with minor changes.
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Canada
Sweden
Switzerland
Japan
Belgium
United Kingdom
France
West
Netherlands
Australia
Local figures in Ohio and Kentucky obituary and community notes
Hugh Conklin, son of Mr and Mrs Allen Nichols, passed the bar and joined Nichols Speidel and Nichols. Richard Sebree, mayor of Amelia, suffered a stroke in mayor’s court and died four days later. Ed Saxton featured in an Ohio Gravel ad for lime. Ripley led baseball ties while K I O standings favored Lawrenceburg. Sheriff Croswell’s annual report cited placing 140 people. “largest years on record.” County funds approved for Glaney bridge project. Grace Fisher, 85, made her first plane trip to Huntington. Faith Baptist Chapel Batavia announced summer crusade starting Aug 1. Joann Ferguson 18 injured in Rt 52 crash near Coney Island. Knothole Amelia lost to Mt. Carmel. Amelia’s first league loss. Bessie Liming plans tour of Europe and North Africa. Rebecca and Glen married at First Baptist Church. Jerry McQuitty of Amelia mapped at the Greater Cincinnati Race. New Harmony homecoming 36th annual event planned for July. Sam C. Poole, 100, on Boy Scout Troop 437 committee. Liming’s Lake Club near Hamersville hosted a 23-pound Shovelhead catch at Felicity Church of Christ.
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Sam C. Poole
Thar Felicity Church of Christ
W. Sower
Liming’s Lake Club
Hamersville
Second Class Postage Notice for Batavia Ohio Office
Postal notice states second class postage paid at Batavia post office Batavia Ohio under the act of March 3 1870 and lists deadlines for news items noon Monday and advertising noon Tuesday. It outlines subscription rates Brown Bos Pen Counties 1 year 5.20 6 months 3.90 elsewhere 7.80 and newsstand price 15 cents.
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Batavia
Ohio
Congress
Dee Reams
Spirit of the Times
Chronicle of the Times
Brown Bos Pen
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Watergate
Fed Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Clarence M. Kelly
Nicholas P. Callahan
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Bureau
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Callahan
Kelley
Justice
Hageman
Milford
Columbus Report
William H. Massey
William Wilkins
Editor’s Notebook
Clermont Senior Services, Inc
Hugh Conklin
Allen
Nichols
Nichols, Speidel and Nichols of
Richard Sebree
Amelia
Passi
Ripley
Ed Saxton
Lawrenceburg
Sheriff's Annual Report
Fred Croswell
Glaney Bridge
Ieee
Glancy Bridge
Glancy Rd
Weeney
Grace Fisher
Whch
Huntington
Ind
New Faith Baptist Chapel
Joann Ferguson
Newages
Rt. 52
Coney Island
Knothole
Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel Tr
Bessie Liming
Europe
Africa
Rebecca
Glen
Marr
Jane McAdams
Richard Nolan
Pod
The
First Baptist
Jerry McQuitty
Greater Cincinnati
New Harmony
Clermont Courier
Clermont Publishing Co
Pat Case
Clermont County
Pcaamont County
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