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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1978
Page
1
The Carter administration pins hopes on back-to-work orders under Taft Hartley to restart some coal mines. Officials say court orders, wage increases, and food stamp penalties may coax returns, while independent contracts could spark broader reopenings before warm weather lessens shortages.
Farmers from 11 states donated thousands of pounds of food to 5000 striking miners at Muhlenberg County Fairgrounds Central City Kentucky. UMW officials distributed flour meal beans potatoes and produce while miners pledged farm support and condemned low crop prices.
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes announces a strict 25 percent limit on mandatory power cutbacks and urges statewide voluntary conservation. He warns of possible National Guard use if coal shortages deepen, as PUCO orders power and coal sharing and reports weekly strike costs.
The Carter administration vows to cut food stamp eligibility for any household with a member in an illegal strike under a Taft Hartley order. Officials say orders will be sent by telegram to states, with local merchants providing credit to affected workers. Nationwide figures show a spike in food stamp use during the coal strike, with West Virginia and Ohio reporting large increases across December through February.
USGS researchers propose a 40 000 square mile landmass named Wrangellia drifted from tropical latitudes toward Alaska and beyond 200 million years ago. Evidence includes a layered rock sequence rich in lava and fossils, magnetism hints, and a link to the era of Pangea.
Periods of rain or snow are expected tonight and Wednesday with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Highs tomorrow in the upper 30s. This morning’s low was 24 after yesterday’s high of 43, the warmest since 50 on Jan 7. Extended outlook shows fair skies Thursday with a chance of showers late Friday into Saturday. Highs in the 40s to low 50s, lows upper 20s to mid 30s.
A community notice urges residents to call 425 7700 with tips about crimes or suspicious activities. The hotline number is repeated to encourage prompt reporting and public safety awareness.
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