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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1976
Page
1
Earl Petinsky, paralyzed from the waist down since age two, faces traffic court for driving too slowly at 12 mph in a three wheeler. He works for Fox Enterprises and says he is striving for self sufficiency while police and his employer debate the case.
A polio victim was ticketed last January for driving too slowly after a car struck him. He spent three weeks in hospital while his wheelchair was demolished. His parents bought a three wheeler with lights, license plates, and hand controls. He holds a license limited to 12 mph with a governor.
The House approved a bill requiring lobbyists to reveal who they work for and how much they spend. An amendment requiring disclosure of major contributors sparked criticism and worry from environmental groups. The measure, now similar to a Senate version, faces a final compromise before adjournment.
Democrats push public attention to federal probes into Ford campaign fund use and golfing trips funded by corporations. Mondale and Strauss criticized Dole, while Carter avoids comment. Probes by Watergate prosecutor into Ford's district GOP funds and SEC reviews of corporate trips are noted.
Edgar M. Moore Jr., 25, of Canton, received a BC Law diploma by mail after enrolling in 1973 and withdrawing before classes. He finished with honors. The Associated Press report notes remarks about Nixon era coverups and responses by Dole and Ford on probes.
Glenna Sturgill waits for a decent burial for her husband James and 10 other miners killed in Scotia Coal No 1 mine explosions at Big Black Mountain Owen Fork Kentucky. Recovery delays exceed the 60 day reopen deadline set after the March 11 death.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a 20 percent rain chance. Tonight low near 40s, Thursday high in the upper 60s. yesterday’s high 66, overnight 40. Extended outlook shows fair Friday, possible Saturday showers, clearing Sunday with 70s highs and 45 to 55 lows. In a separate report, the mine explosion killed 15 men on March 9. two later blasts trapped workers, 13 men died, and recovery is hampered by water, rock falls, and roof danger. Mrs. Sturgill mourns after 25 years of marriage as families wait for remains and funeral plans.
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