Rubber Talks Break Down as Bargaining Sours
The rubber industry wage talks collapsed with URW rejecting Big Four terms. Arm strong Rubber Co in New Haven joins the strike, and the nationwide action idles about 60 000 workers in 47 plants. Big Four firms prepare new offers as UAW leaders assess next steps.
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Cleveland
Armstrong Rubber Co
Manuel Jones
United Rubber Workers
New Haven
URW
UAW International
Peter Bommarito
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
B.F. Goodrich Co
Bommarito
Captain Outlines Home Fire Detectors For Safe Escape
Athens Fire Captain Ron Bumgardner reviews two main detector types heat and smoke and explains how they operate. He notes bedroom conditions can trap occupants within two minutes of ignition and that most deadly fires occur at night. Smoke detectors use photo electric or ionization methods, with ionization units offering battery operation and long life.
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Athens
Ron Bumgardner
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Speed Blamed In 24 Deaths Over Holiday Weekend
Ohio highway safety director Donald C. Cook blamed 24 weekend deaths on excessive speed and carelessness. He cited one-vehicle fatalities, unbelted drivers, and CB radio distraction, noting pedestrian and motorcycle deaths were up. Total highway deaths this year reached 303.
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Columbus, Ohio
Donald C. Cook
Cook
Crawford County
Cbs
Ohio
Shortage of Blood Feared in Central Ohio Region
Officials of the Central Ohio Regional Red Cross warn of a possible summer blood shortage. Athens County Chapter executive director Bernard Reeves cites increased demand from accidents and elective surgeries. The Athens bloodmobile runs Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with free babysitting and parking. call 593-5273 or 593-6894 to schedule.
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Central Ohio
Red Cross
Bernard Reeves
Athens County
Reeves
Athens
First United Methodist Church
S. College St
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Rain Dampened Band but Not Their Spirits
Athens High School Marching Green and Gold toured Philadelphia for the Bicentennial parade despite rain. Band director Steve Berry praised the trip, noting large crowds, a strong reception along the parade route, and funds raised with help from the Athens Band Boosters and Bicentennial Commission.
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Athens High School
Philadelphia
Ohio
Steve Berry
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
Berry
University of Delaware
Athens Band Boosters
Athens County Bicentennial Commission
England
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