Rhodes positive sign as Carter to meet coal belt governors
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes joins 11 coal belt state governors in Columbus for a White House meeting with President Carter. Talks follow operators' reversal on attending negotiations, sparking renewed hope for settlement of the 73 day United Mine Workers strike. Senator Glenn warns action must come soon to avert widespread layoffs and power shortages.
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Carter presses negotiators amid prolonged coal strike
President Carter prods negotiators and meets a dozen governors in a bid to curb the 73 day coal strike. A rare White House session was called with bargainers from both sides to avert deeper disruption to the nation.
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President Carter weighs broad emergency powers over coal strike
President Carter has broad emergency powers to ease the coal strike impact including possible military coal digging and free firewood, but sources say he is not yet ready to act. He urges state curtailments and negotiators to break deadlock while keeping options open under Taft Hartley Act and Defense Production Act if needed.
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Coal countdown for Ohio utilities shows varying coal left
The Associated Press outlines coal supplies for major Ohio utilities. Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co 44 days for 555000 customers. Cleveland Electric Illuminating 51 days for 696000. Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric 4%? years? for 480000. Dayton Power and Light 60 days for 400000. Monogahela Electric 26 days for 23000. Ohio Edison Akron 34 days for 800000. Ohio Power Canton 46 days for 600000. Toledo Edison 50 to 60 days for 254000.
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Snow flurries continue with cold weekend forecast
Light snow cover from overnight flurries will persist into tonight and Friday with a low in the teens and a Friday high near 30. Morning low was 24 after a 24 yesterday. The extended outlook calls for fair, cold weather Saturday through Monday with highs in the 20s and lows from zero to 10 above.
Patrol monitors coal truck routes on public roads
Ohio Highway Patrol will surveil coal truck routes to prevent harassment but troopers will not escort units. Patrol Superintendent Adam Reiss said enforcement will occur if needed, and there has been no serious trouble between coal haulers and striking miners.
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Today Inside Crime Warning and Police Contact
A public advisory urges readers to report crimes or suspicious activity by calling the police number provided. The note emphasizes citizen vigilance and timely reporting.
Rabbit Has Run Of House Silver Thinks He's Human
A Netherlands Dwarf rabbit named Silver enjoys the Cooper home, roaming free and even using the tub for bathroom needs. Owner Mrs Charles Cooper says the nine month old, arrived from Robyn Fields, responds to his name, begs for parsley and carrots, and acts like a pampered child who can be headstrong at times.
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