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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1978
Page
4
Editor notes Clermont Courier now linked with Cincinnati Suburban News. Bees invaded the office as staff hunted solutions. The piece recalls newsroom pressure, bee antics, and a raid on photos to capture the moment.
A religious tract warns believers that U S policy on Israel risks divine wrath and oil supply dangers. It argues Israel is a burdensome stone to the U S and other nations, warning of oil embargo and misread prophetic outcomes while citing Zechariah 14 2.
Ohio legislators substitute S J R 33 for SB 401 to push a detailed pricing study by the Public Utilities Commission. The plan calls for analysis of measured rate versus flat rate service, impacts on customer classes, Extended Area Service feasibility, cost allocation, and service choice. The plan must be delivered by June 9, 1978 with results likely guiding next year’s legislation.
Governor Rhodes praised Clermont County and Batavia officials for helping land a $500 million Ford transmission plant. He argued 80 percent of Ohio’s problems come from jobless residents and cited welfare reform as a major fiscal lever. He endorsed gas and solar energy with caveats and warned against excessive anti pollution costs driving industry away.
A letter to the editor argues federal taxes rise with spending under Democrat-led Congresses and the Carter administration. It notes a half trillion dollar budget and a small proposed tax cut undone by Social Security tax increases, forecasting Tax Freedom Day later next year.
A reader accuses a corporation of lavish spending on wine, open bars, hors d oeuvres, and self serving publications to influence government officials. The letter argues for public transparency on lobbying costs and anti government campaigns, asserting officials lobbyists host banquets to sway votes and gain favor.
The Clermont Courier weekly second class postal matter in Batavia Ohio under the act of the post office, succeeding The Spirit of the Times and The Chronicle of the Times, published by the Clermont Courier.
Administrative notes list Terry Young Rick Crawford Bev Burns and Tina Sullivan among staff movers. Reuters style shorthand shows internal postings or byline credits without full context. No explicit event or date provided.
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