Carter Prods Negotiators At White House Session
President Carter staged a White House session with union and industry negotiators to spur end to the 72 day coal strike. Labor Secretary Marshall called the session productive though heated at times, with both sides agreeing to resume substantive talks and Carter promising to facilitate settlement while stressing he is not a mediator.
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Carter
White House
Washington
Ray Marshall
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Miller
Marshall
Jody Powell
Powell
UMW
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Embattled Miller Attacks Mine Union Politics Over Offer
Arnold Miller, president of United Mine Workers, claims the rank and file deserve a vote on last week’s contract offer from coal operators. He accuses the bargaining council of fear and politics, cites intimidation at a Friday demonstration, and notes several council votes in his favor. The council rejected the contract in a hastily called Sunday meeting amid distrust of operators.
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United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Miller
Sam Church
Bill Esselstyn
W.A
Tony” Boyle
The Strike And The Economy Faces Long Coal Tie
Washington AP reports the 73 day coal strike prompts top level analysis of economic impact. Nordhaus of the CEA says no major effects expected next month, with potential 0.25 percent GDP dip in Q1 1978. Some regions face hardship as coal stocks fall, while auto sales and inventories weigh on manufacturers.
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Indiana
Washington
William Nordhaus
Council of Economic Advisers
U.S
Nordhaus
Sid Ghene Poehddiy
Auto Com- A
Treasury Department
Ohio
Telegraph All loses crown
Mercer County delegates push a bill to establish a junior high for Oak Vale students. The state may add requirements to boost basic skill competency. Mercer Sheriff requests the county commission purchase 10 patrol cars. Convicted paralytic Gary Young plans an appeal to be heard.
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Mercer County
Oakvale
Mercer
Kendrick
County Commission
Gary Young
Angry Miners Rally at State Capitol Over Contract Terms
About 200 coal miners gathered on the West Virginia State Capitol steps to demand a livable contract and oppose provisions penalizing wildcat strikes and chronic absences. Gov. Rockefeller backs behind the scenes talks as miners plan caravans toward non union mines, with sentiment echoing regional labor strife.
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State Capitol
Charleston
W.va
Jay Rockefeller
Bob Bess
Rockefeller
United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Bess
West Virginia
Capill Case Kept Alive By Judge Knapp
U S District Judge Dennis R. Knapp postponed ruling on a motion to dismiss a suit filed by Dr. N. N. Capili claiming denial of rights to practice anesthesiology at Bluefield Community Hospital. A briefing schedule was set with a hearing to be held March 3 at 8:30 a.m. in Bluefield. The Bluefield Municipal Buildings Commission and American Medicare Management operate the hospital and are named as defendants.
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Jim Gilreath
Willy Telegraph
Stierwermrer
U.S
Dennis R. Knapp
Bluefield Community Stal
N. N. Capili
Bluefield Municipal Buildings Commision
Ae Seep
U.S. District Court
Bluefield
American Medicare Management
Community Hospital
Well They Didn't Get Skunked 117-1 Basketball Loss
In Chicago Harvard St George scored its only point as Geannine Griffith drew a late free throw in a 117-1 defeat to Chicago Latin. Latin coach Lynn Hudson cited limited players and practice time as factors, while Latin’s Ethel Allman noted the Bulls stole the ball. Morgan Park sits 8-2.
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Geannine Griffith
Harvard St. George's
Chicago Latin
Geannine
Latin
Oklahoma
Etec
Lynn Hudson
Harvard-St. George
Ethel Allman
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Associated Press
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Bargainng Council
AP Lee
Abby Cette
Dixon
O'Brian
Renee
Kentucky
Beckley
YENIA
Morgan Park
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