01 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1976
Page
1
Syria threatened military action in Lebanon unless Kamal Junblatt and his leftist Moslem forces accept a cease fire, signaling possible direct involvement in the ongoing civil conflict from Beirut.
Washington reports Jordan's King Hussein pressing the administration to back intervention in Lebanon and the Arab cause. State Department opposes outside troops, while Syria vows to foil perceived conspiracies as conflict escalates with Junblatt not commenting.
Middletown area drivers report slow start with 500 member local Teamsters officially on strike. Interstates show light traffic while shipments divert or pause. Dayton South Union truck plaza notes slower business but ongoing truck movement. National strike continues with pickets and yard sitins from Connecticut to Colorado.
In Marion Ohio locals mourn the Erie Lackawanna shutdown at the locomotive repair shop. Veteran railroaders recall better days and pay of 50 dollars daily while unions and families linked to the line reflect on decline and transfers.
The extended outlook calls for a chance of showers Saturday and Sunday and fair skies Monday. The forecast emphasizes unsettled weekend conditions before a return to dry weather on Monday.
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