Women Break Barriers in Appalachian Coal Mines
In Appalachia since 1973 about 1,500 women have found coal industry jobs, lifting many from poverty. Linda Triplett and Mary Maynard, now earning about 325 dollars weekly, lead local United Mine Workers chapters and gain respect among male coworkers. Yet a Coal Employment Project study says 99 percent of coal jobs remain held by men, highlighting ongoing discrimination.
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Huntington
W Va
Mary Maynard
Linda Triplett
U.S
Union
Appalachia
United Mine Workers
Ms. Triplett
Bethlehem Steel
Century
West Virgina
UMW
Maynard
Pittston
Elkay
Jum Creek
Inflation plan faces revamping in Carter era
Washington report says the Carter administration plans a stronger anti inflation program with potential wage and price guidelines while denying wage and price controls. Officials cite a serious inflation problem and study a second phase before the IMF meeting in late September.
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Washington
Carter
Lyle Gramley
Council of Economic Advisers
Gramley
Council On Wage and
International Monetary Fund
White House
Labor Department
Cincinnati Zoo keepers end two day walkout in partial return
After a two day strike by the Cincinnati Zoo animal keepers, 47 workers agreed to return on a partial shift starting Sunday morning. Volunteers covered some duties as union members vote on continuing picketing, while the zoo and Local 282 negotiate a three year contract with wage raises and cost of living adjustments.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoo
Soo
Pepper Wilson
American Federation of State
Wilson
Ohio Students Score Above National Averages In Tests
Ohio Superintendent Franklin B Walter reports state studentsoutperform national averages on SAT ACT and Ohio Tests with 506 math and 459 verbal SAT scores and 19.1 ACT composite. He notes rising achievement in fourth sixth and eighth grade reading writing and arithmetic while urging levy passage to fund schools and highlighting vocational education growth special education expansion and energy conservation measures for 1980.
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Columbus
Ohio
Franklin B Walter
Watter
Omo
Oho
Walter
General Assembly
Pope John Paul I hosts ecumenical prayer with world church leaders
Pope John Paul I met leaders from Anglican, Scottish Presbyterian, Ecumenical Patriarchate, French Armenians and Old Catholics in his private library to affirm ecumenical dialogue as preparations for his installation proceed. He and the group recited the Lord's Prayer in English, signaling unity on the eve of his enthronement. Workmen prepared a velvet pedestal for the papal throne as the ceremony nears.
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Vatican City
John Paul I
Rome
John Paul
Paul VI
St Peter's Basillica
Christendom
Vatican
St. Peter's Square
Italy
Juan Carlos
Sophia
Spain
Prince Rainier
Grace
Monaco
Jorge Rafael Videla
Argentina
Apostolic Palace
John XXIII
Paul V
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
Istanbul
Utrecht
Philip A. Potter
World Council of Churches
Plane crash kills four aboard Blair charter near Charlotte Amalie
A twin engine amphibious plane crashed off Virgin Islands harbor killing four of eleven aboard including pilot Charles Blair, husband of Maureen O'Hara. Miss O'Hara was not aboard. survivors were from New York City. Witnesses report the left engine exploded as the craft neared the harbor and sank within minutes.
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LT. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Here
Charles Blair
Maureen O'Hara
Miss O'Hara
Blair Miss O'Hara
Virgin Islander
Charlotte Amalie
US Island
New York City
Knud Hansen
September Weather With Sunny Skies and Mild Heat
The forecast calls for typical September conditions on Labor Day with sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 80s. Lows will be in the 50s and no rain is expected until at least Wednesday. Temperatures should stay roughly steady.
Blacksmiths of Middletown Profile in Scope
Journalist George Crout profiles Middletown smithys and their craft in this week’s Scope on page 31. The piece highlights the era’s mechanics lifestyle and the town’s view of these workers.
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Middletown
Journal
George Crout
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Melieton
Eastern Orthodox Church
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