Carter seeks 80 day back to work period for coal miners
President Carter invoked the Taft Hartley Act to compel a coal miners back to work within an 80 day cooling off period amid the nation's longest strike. He proposed higher pay during the court ordered back to work period as some miners may resist. Vote against the proposed pact ran 79 753 to 34 689 across 88 percent of locals. Union leader Arnold Miller warned of possible violence if government action proceeds.
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Washington
Carter
Congressional
United Mine Workers
Congress
Gary
W.va
Arnold Miller
Fire destroys home. woman, 74, dies after 8:18 am call
Fire at 707 Crawford St in a two story wood frame house claimed the life of Fannie Grace Kassmeier, 74. Firemen faced water delays as two plugs broke and one froze. Kassmeier, found in a second floor bedroom, likely died from smoke inhalation. Ed Kassmeier, 84, suffered minor burns and was treated at Middletown Hospital. The blaze damaged the house owned by Richard Blaine, with $20,000 total loss. Funeral services set for Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
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Crawford St
Fannie Grace Kassmeier
Kassmeier
Vic Anvil
Richard Blaine
Merlyn Drive
Franklin
Ed Kassmeier
Middletown Hospital
Mks
Rockwood
Tenn
Ruby Orman
Irene Hatton
Middletown
Mary Bozeman
Cincinnati
Alice McNally
McCoy Leffler
Irvin W. Emmons
Butler County Memorial Park
Power curtailments considered as coal shortage grows
Utilities prepare for mandatory 50 percent curtailments for industrial and commercial users starting March 13 as coal stockpiles fall. Ohio lawmakers and Gov. Rhodes weigh drastic measures to move coal and protect shipments amid strike deadlock and federal action plans.
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Associated Press
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Ohio
Susan Harris
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Columbus
Southern
National Guard
Chan Cochran
Rhodes
Flynt shot outside Georgia courtroom during obscenity trial
Larry Flynt, owner of Hustler magazine, was shot in the stomach while walking on a street near a courtroom in Lawrenceville Georgia where he faces trial on charges of distributing obscene materials. He was taken to Button Gwinnett Hospital and was expected to survive.
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Lawrenceville, Ga
Larry Flynt
Hustler Magazine
Georgia State Patrol
Flynt
Button Gwinnett Hospital
Miners shrug off threat of action amid three month strike
Miners keep striking three months as unions resist Taft Hartley backed returns. Local 6196 members John Hamlin and John Thomas vow to ignore back to work orders, while communities and banks aid strikers with credit and support. Food stamp eligibility looms if Carter orders a return to work.
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Martha Bryson Hodel
Associated Press
Carter
John Hamlin
United Mine Workers Local 6196
Keystone
W.va
White House
John Thomas
Taft-Hartley
Vernon Cole
Harlan County
Snow and Rain Forecast for Early Week
Light snow is expected with possible rain as a mix, beginning Tuesday morning with lows in the mid 20s and highs around 40. Yesterday's high was 28 with a 23 low this morning. a chance of more snow Wednesday, then fair conditions Thursday and Friday with moderating temperatures into the 40s and overnight in the 20s.
Crime Alert Phone Number and Call to Report Suspicious Activity
Public notice urges residents to call 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activity. The advisory emphasizes using the police contact for swift response and safety.
Torrential California Rains Leave Eight Dead and 250 Homes Damaged
Southern California cleanup under way after weekend storms killed eight people across Los Angeles and county areas and damaged about 250 houses. Baja California and Tijuana faced severe losses with at least 26 deaths and thousands homeless as shelters opened in churches and civic buildings. Coast Guard aided stranded Americans while Malibu homes endured high surf and sandbagging by stars and volunteers. Arizona’s flash flood watch was canceled as new storms moved eastward.
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Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
Orange
Ventura
Riverside
San Diego
Baja California
Baja Coast
Red Cross
U.S. Coast Guard
Malibu
Pepperdine University
Arizona
Minnesota bill seeks nickel tax to fund drunken driving arrests
Editorials praise and critics clash over Rep. John Arlandson’s plan to levy a nickel per drink to create a $27 million fund. The bill would pay Minnesota localities for each drunken driving arrest, prosecution, and related steps, aiming to improve enforcement amid thousands of nightly arrests.
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John Arlandson
Arlandson
Minnesota
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Dave Altemuehle
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
James A. Rhodes
Cleveland
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Heloise
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Elevision Eaters
Tijuana
Ensenada
Tarzana
ST. Paul, Minn
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