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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1978
Page
1
After 109 days United Mine Workers ratified a new three year contract with Bituminous Coal Operators of America by a 56 000 to 42 000 vote. The narrow margin hints at fragile peace as miners return to work this week with a $100 bonus and potential wildcat risks in Appalachia.
Union and industry officials prepare to sign a three year contract ending a 109 day coal strike. Miners ratified with 58,384 voting for and 44,210 against. President Carter to form a Presidential Commission on the coal industry to address long term problems and wildcat strikes. Observers foresee a period of calm but warn that renewed activity could arise this summer as workers face changes in healthcare and strike rights.
An early spring storm blanketed the Midwest with ice and snow, causing power outages in Missouri Illinois and Indiana. Flooding loomed in Ohio Michigan and Indiana as rivers rose above flood stage. Icy conditions led to numerous accidents, road closures, and several fatalities. Interstates faced closures while utility crews worked to restore service.
Los Alamos scientists propose that a burst of radiant energy could have formed the image on the Shroud of Turin, suggesting an authentic burial cloth date around 30 A.D. They seek permission for non destructive tests to resolve whether the image derives from extraordinary energy rather than painting or heat.
The National Weather Service warns of a 90 percent chance of rain this morning with the precipitation continuing into tomorrow, possibly turning to snow flurries. Highs today will be in the mid 50s with a low in the mid 30s. Monday’s highs expected in the low 50s.
Journal reports Middletown officials confront how to handle daily city waste as pressure grows to move toward resource recovery. John Leach examines landfill viability under evolving rules while area leaders hail CETA as integral to local government, a stance Holly Wissing expands on Pages 36-37.
A one story frame house burned in Chicago's South Side during a freezing rainstorm early Saturday. Fire Chief Jesse Stewart says seven people died, including five children. victims include Ann Hampton, 39, and her children Darnell 13, Norman 10, Frank 5, Loretta 6, and Denise 5. Firefighters faced low water pressure as flames engulfed the home. Archie Wright, 68, remains in serious condition after Wendy Harmon, 9, helped move him to a hospital.
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