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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
9
Congressman Harsha urged the Ways and Means Committee to raise the personal income tax exemption from 600 to 1200 annually. He argued the current exemption is inequitable after decades, notes inflation and rising living costs, and asserts revenue losses could be offset by closing loopholes and taxing certain foundations.
A farm house on the old John Johns place near Brazier burned down at 9 o'clock, flames from a defective flue. The family escaped with little besides two rifles and a faded picture. Insurance on house and furniture was about 900 dollars. A notice describes home remedies and prevention using oil of hay on window sills and doors.
A critique of the hymn Break Thou the Bread of Life by Lathbury with music by Sherwin. It notes its 1877 origin for Chautauqua, its scriptural basis in John 6, and its use as a communion hymn in informal churches. The piece links the bread imagery to spiritual nourishment and social wellbeing.
The 108th General Assembly increases duties of the Secretary of State. The office safeguards laws and resolutions, deposits required papers, and prints Ohio Laws volumes after each session. These volumes must be ready for distribution within 120 days after adjournment. Additional guides and publications are produced.
The author recalls joining the Sierra Club after a rocky start with membership forms and by laws, recounts past internal feuds and tax issues, and notes renewed image as a respected group. The piece highlights campaigns to protect Alaska pipeline ecology, Everglades, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mineral Valley, and the Great Lakes.
Parson Jones recounts a wild dream where the United States and Russia race for the moon. The Russians land accidents, build a space bomb, and bury devices until a child accidentally blows up the moon, causing global chaos before the dream ends.
A religious reflection on the moon landing, contrasting human achievement with biblical promises. The text cites Revelation and Thessalonians to argue that earthly exploration remains bounded by divine limits while faith in Jesus provides eternal salvation beyond space travel.
A Los Angeles Committee on Public Education cites serious problems in California colleges and universities. It claims the system undermines youth values, spurs demonstrations, and even street violence, while wider reviews cite neglect of political science and intergovernmental studies essential for responsible citizenship.
Reports indicate more than thirty amendments were added to House Bill 531, raising costs to about 1.6 billion for Ohio education funding. The Senate must concur with all amendments before final passage, with pay raises for teachers and staff, and shifts of funds under discussion. The session is expected to close by early August amid last minute negotiations.
A contract between the Ohio Historical Society and the Louisville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds a four phase multi county survey of southwestern Ohio. The study covers parts of nine counties and all of nine more in the Miami River Little Miami River and Mill Creek basins with a 16417 cost and 390 days to complete.
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