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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1978
Page
1
Marietta Ohio receives a temporary delay from mandatory power cutbacks for industrial customers originally set to begin. Monongahela Power Co. spokesman Carroll H. Currey says the delay is temporary and tied to verbal approval from the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to follow West Virginia plans. The cutbacks could be reinstated by Tuesday if WV triggers resume.
The Indiana utility sector enacts first state wide mandatory curtailments amid the United Mine Workers strike’s 77th day. PSI orders 25 percent cuts for industrials, 50 percent for schools, 15 percent for residences, with penalties and disconnections for noncompliance. Indiana University Kokomo shifts to a four day week and reschedules classes as curtailments affect operations and bus service.
Cypriot Interior Minister Christodoulos Benjamin says the captured Egyptian soldiers will be repatriated with arms. Egypt's request to extradite two Arab assassins to Cairo is rejected. At Larnaca Airport a Sunday night attack left 15 Egyptians dead, 16 wounded, 2 missing, and 41 held as military prisoners. The two terrorists surrendered to the plane crew. they face murder charges in a Nicosia court. Arabs hostage on the plane included six Cypriot troops and a West German cameraman injured. The terrorists were identified as Samir Mohamed Qatar and Zayed Hosni Ahmed Alali, with Qatar linked to Iraqi travel documents.
Washington AP reports United Mine Workers and Pittsburg and Midway Coal Co reach a tentative agreement as President Carter plans to brief Congress on definitive steps to end the 77 day coal strike. Administration officials cite possible options including federal seizure arbitration or Taft Hartley action.
United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller says he is not surprised by President Carter's move to take the coal strike to Congress. He notes no contract yet and criticizes operators for not offering a livable deal, while affirming his conscience and the union's tireless bargaining since October 6.
Hartford area residents mourn the 1,400-ton Civic Center Coliseum roof collapse on January 18 after heavy ice and snow. No injuries occurred as the arena, used for hockey games and concerts, suffered millions in damage and was closed. Three University of Connecticut psychiatrists urge city officials to create an information line to calm fears and plan community support.
The forecast calls for snow tonight and Tuesday with a low of 10 to 15 and a Tuesday high in the upper 20s. The morning low dipped to 3 degrees after a 25 degree high yesterday. The extended outlook predicts fair Wednesday and snow Thursday and Friday. Brain health researchers at Farmington Health Center say a community stress wave is under study and a Hartford information line may help residents fearing roof collapses.
Perry County miners meet in New Lexington plan a Tuesday morning demonstration in Columbus to lobby senators representatives and Gov Rhodes over utility rates. Local 1340 leader Larry Harper says several hundred members and families will join. Separately miners across southeast Ohio plan a trip to Kentucky to halt shipments of non union coal to utilities.
The IRS reports 200 to 300 yearly cases where individuals challenge the income tax by pleading the Fifth or arguing improper ratification of the 16th Amendment. Courts reject these claims, noting returns are not criminal matters unless fraud occurs and residents remain liable for taxes. Some claim Ohio statehood dates or renounce citizenship, but tax law holds.
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