Five miners dead in West Virginia mine explosion
Five Westmoreland Coal Co miners were found dead after a methane blast at Ferrell No. 17 mine near Madison. Rescue teams, 13 in total, reported heavy smoke and isolation of the blast area two miles from the entrance as bodies were recovered late Saturday evening. Names include Herbert Kinder 22 Madison Howard Gillenwater 28 Alkol Howard Williamson 39 Peach Creek Carlos Dent 39 Hewett and Fred Pridemore 26 Hewett.
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Western voters push for voting reform after early presidential call
Western politicians and election officials demand changes after close state vote times and early network projections sparked turnout declines. Senators Hayakawa and Hatfield propose tighter returns rules while Hawaii and California officials discuss delaying results until all polls close. California turnout fell from 82 to 76 percent since 1976.
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Iraq claims capture of 41 Iranian boats near Abadan
Iraq said it seized 41 Iranian patrol boats and a river base near Abadan at Khorramshahr. Iran reported U S built Phantom warplanes struck an Iraqi refinery north of Baghdad near Kirkuk. The 48 day war continues with mixed claims and regional activity.
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Sadat Urges Reagan to Continue Mideast Peace Efforts
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat called on Ronald Reagan to press ahead with Middle East peace efforts and urged the Carter administration to schedule a Camp David style summit. He spoke after meeting Israeli opposition leader Shimon Peres amid Begin’s last-minute New York trip and White House discussions with Carter.
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Good Word Contest Daily Prize Draw
Readers may enter the Gazette Good Word contest with a daily clue guess. No purchase required. Mail or drop entries to The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa with name address city state zip phone and clue day. Each day one winner gets 100 cash. prizes awarded by December 10 1980.
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Eight-month Kellogg strike ends with 41 month deal
About 550 miners and clerical workers accepted a Sunshine Mining Co contract after an eight month strike that began March 15. The agreement includes $10.36 per hour plus cost of living adjustments to $10.51 for mid level miners, who earned $8.86 at the start of the strike. The move followed incidents of violence including a bombing and picket fights.
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