Trucker Survives Six Days Buried in Snow Drift
Cleveland truck driver James L. Truly, 42, spent six days trapped in a snowbound truck after a blizzard on Ohio 13 began last Thursday. He prayed and waited, hoping rescuers would find him, and his brother did on Tuesday.
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James L. Truly
Cleveland
Ohio
Truly
Donald
Parma
Mansfield
Michelle Huntley
Mansfield General Hospital
Susan
James Jr
Utilities urge voluntary cutbacks as coal strike bites power supply
Dayton Power and Light and Cincinnati Gas and Electric ask customers to reduce electricity use amid nationwide coal miner strike. CG&E coal stockpiles drop to 50 days, CP&L one 72 days. if 40 day level reached, mandated curtailments likely. Large users may face 25 percent cuts. PP and L service area already planning cuts.
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Dayton Power and & Light Co
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Cg&e
Cp&l
Beckford
Miami Fort
UMW
William H. Dickhower
Pp&l
Coal shortages loom as 15 day restart estimate given
Ohio utilities face delayed coal deliveries to power plants with a 10 to 25 day restoration window once miners return. Utilities urge conservation, cutting lighting and thermostats while DP&L and CG&E coordinate plans for large commercial customers amid weather and supply disruptions.
Snowstorm Threat Grips Midwest With More Snow
A new system threatens the Midwest with additional snow as Kentucky issues a statewide travelers advisory. The storm is expected to drop up to four inches in Kentucky, following last week's blizzard.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Kentucky
Weather changes and storm toll cross nation
Weather outlook shows tonight snow ending Thursday morning with some sun tomorrow and highs near the low 20s. A separate blizzard system has left at least 129 dead nationwide, with cold conditions across Montana to the northern Plains and single digit lows in the Ohio Valley.
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Midwest
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Appalachians
Montana
Plains
Minnesota
Rockies
Crime Alert Public Tip Line Prompts Community Watch
Local notice urges residents to report crimes by calling 425 7700 and to stay vigilant for suspicious activity. The message emphasizes using the police number for immediate help and public safety alerts.
Carter speech on TV tonight
President Carter’s Panama Canal speech will be telecast live at 9 p.m. EST by ABC and NBC. CBS-TV will air a taped version at 11:30 p.m. locally.
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New York
Carter
Panama Canal
ABC
NBC
Cbs-Tv
Bus Riders Stranded as Wildcat Strike Hits Central Ohio
Central Ohio Transit Authority bus drivers walk off at 4 a.m. amid a dispute over a handicapped and elderly transport contract. About 35 000 riders stranded as 150 Local 208 members voted to strike, protesting United Transportation Inc. winning the bid.
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Columbus, Ohio
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Ata Am
Transport Workers Local 208
United Trnsportation Inc
Liquid oxygen blaze kills 3 in West Virginia plant accident
Three men died and two were critically burned when leaking liquid oxygen ignited near a ruptured pipe at Air Products and Chemicals Inc. in New Martinsville. Victims include Michael Weber, James Luster, and Benjamin Rodriguez. Henry and Jarrows were listed in critical condition. Police cited unknown causes and a nitrogen tank rupture as possible factors.
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New Martinsville
W.va
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
McKay Chemical Corp
Michael Weber
Euclid
Ohio
James Luster
Howard
Benjamin Rodriguez
Moundsville
Weber
Luster
Dravo Construction Co
Pittsburgh
Mobay Plant
Rodriguez
Mobay
West Penn Hospital
Joseph Henry
Robert Jarrows
McKay
Henry
W.C. Bee
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Dp&l
Neil Tostenson
Ohio Mining and Reclamation Association
Rex Chaney
Theational Coal Association
Washington
National Guardsmen
Ohio Highway Trooper
Oregon
California
Southwest
Deserts
Nation
Miami
Devils Lake
N.D
Ann Landers
Eeene
Coldnose
Toledo
Central Union Terminal
Tiffin
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