Propane Tank Blast Kills Six In Waverly Tennessee
A derailment explosion in Waverly Tennessee killed six people and injured about one hundred as a railroad tank car filled with liquid propane caught fire. Firefighters battled flames, a second car was cooled to prevent further explosions, and authorities searched for more victims overnight. Four identified dead were local residents and workers. the blaze burned fourteen buildings and sent smoke across the region. Presidents Carter and Blanton offered aid while crews prepared to transfer propane to trucks.
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Waverly
Tenn
State Adjutant General
Carl Wallace
Wallace
Joel Plummer
Wilbur York
Lloyd Florow
Melvin W Matlock
Rex L Gant
Sterrett
Carter
Jimmy Powers
Mystery return of sight and drama on road
In Grand Rapids trucker Francis Gilmore regained his sight after going blind on the Kansas Turnpike on February 15. Doctors attributed hysterical blindness from stress, predicting the condition could last one week to two weeks.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Francis Gilmore
Gilmore
Kansas Turnpike
Cber
Joanne Gilmore
K. B. Dellett
el Dorado
Kan
Settlement Forged Friday Ends Longest Coal Strike
An 81 day nationwide coal strike nears its end as the United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association forge a tentative settlement. President Carter prepared to act but announced a ratification target within about 10 days. Key terms include wage boosts up to 2.40 per hour over three years, health and pension guarantees, and restrictions on wildcat actions while avoiding production incentives and Sunday mining rights.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Carter
Congress
Arnold Miller
Ess
UMW
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
Bill Wooten
Point Pleasant
W.va
Dave Altemuehle
Cincinnati Gas & Electric
Ohio miners eye tentative pact as Rhodes praises deal
Governor Rhodes welcomed the tentative coal strike settlement announced in Washington. Union leaders urge careful review while miners weigh the contract with 80 days out. Utilities warn the energy crunch continues and urge restraint until members ratify. Senator Glenn notes Ohio’s heavy coal reliance and possible temporary layoffs.
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Middletown Journal
Waverly, Tenn
Ray Blanton
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
George Grundy
Rick Trull
Wayne Davis
Benton County
Nashville
Davis
Ethiopia
Soviet Union
Ogaden
Somalia
U.S
Vasiley Ivanovich Petrov
Post-Enquirer
Cincinnati Post
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Griffin B. Bell
Donald R. Moore
Federal Trade Commission
Miller
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co
West Virginia
Ray Lindahl
Pennsylvania
P&m
Associated Press
United Mine Workers District 6
Don Nunley
Glouster
Gene Osler
Bellaire
Cg&e
John Glenn
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