Coal industry calls for binding arbitration in coal strike
The coal industry urged voluntary binding arbitration as negotiators held last chance talks to end the 79 day strike. A three member board would seek a settlement while UMW members were urged to return to the mines. Talks followed Labor Secretary Marshall's meetings with both sides as layoffs and power cutbacks deepen the crisis.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
Arnold Miller
Ray Marshall
Labor Department
John Leslie
White House
Jody Powell
Powell
Carter
James Schlesinger
P&m
BCOA
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Potomac Edison Co
Indiana
Rhodes Warns Of Higher Energy Costs Amid Coal Strike
Governor Rhodes and Public Utilities officials warned of higher fuel adjustment charges as utilities rely on oil or nuclear power during the coal miners strike. He urged immediate bargaining resumption while assessing potential federal actions and voluntary arbitration.
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Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
C Luther Hekemann
Rhodes
Heckman
Washington
Neal S. Tostenson
Ohio Mining and Reclamation Association
Robin Turner
North American Coal Corp
Cleveland
Gunman frees two boys in car exchange. father still hostage
In Eaton Ohio a gunman freed Rob 10 and Mike 6 in exchange for a car and getaway headstart. The boys father Robert Herrmann 38 remained hostage. Police identify the suspect as Don and say the trio fled east on I 70 in a blue car after a bank robbery in Richmond Indiana.
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Rob
Mike
West Manchester
Ohio
FBI
Herrmanns
U.S. 35
Indiana
Ireland
Herrmann
First National Bank of Richmond
Weather and Bank Robbery Night Updates
Mostly cloudy with snow developing tonight into Thursday then clearing for Friday. Temperatures range from teens to mid thirties with highs in the 30s and a light snow band expected through Thursday. A bank holdup at Gateway Shopping Center led to a police shootout. Richard Fugene Baker, 44, was wounded and captured after hostages and a briefcase of most of the money were left behind. FBI and local authorities negotiated through the night with gunmen, who threatened a child hostage and demanded transport. several car transfers and gas deliveries occurred before the suspect was contained near Richmond. The FBI declined to disclose the stolen amount.
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Richmond
FBI
Preble County
Crime Alert 425 7700 Amber Alert Call Line Notice
Neighborhood crime alert urges the public to report suspicious activity by calling 425 7700 with any crime com incidents. The notice emphasizes vigilance and provides the emergency line for immediate threats and safety guidance.
Government seizure eyed to end coal strike by Carter
President Carter may seek seizure legislation to end the 78 day coal strike, potentially the eighth seizure in the industry. Interior Department would oversee seized mines, with miners possibly resisting under Taft-Hartley Act provisions but past workers returned to jobs. Experts differ on effectiveness and timing for congressional action and arbitration options.
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Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co
Joseph P Brennan
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Marshall
Tment
Washington
Carter
Congress
Interior Department
Administration
Congressional
Labor Department
Carin A. Clauss
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Eaton
Sheriff's Deputies
Gunman
Robert Herrman
Ann Landers
Brice Comics
Heloise Ee
Donald Baker
House Education and Labor Committee
Baker
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