Coal strike costs miners ten million daily in wages
Charleston West Virginia reports the national coal strike by United Mine Workers costs about ten million dollars per day in wages. Negotiations in Washington resume as union leader Arold Miller seeks a wage rise to 114 dollars per day over a three year pact. Industry estimates show lost man days and financial strain on health and retirement funds.
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Fireman’s home tragedy across Skamania County in storm
In Stevenson Washington deputies describe a deadly early morning house fire that killed Freddie Ellsworth’s wife Audrey, their 4 year old daughter Kimberly Ann, 11 month old grandson Eric Gahlmer, and friend Allene Gillette while Ellsworth and others struggled to reach victims. Fire officials blamed faulty wiring as the blaze raged in high winds and heavy rain. Ellsworth’s son Scott survived after calling the alarm.
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High School Uses Slammer for Discipline at Solon
Solon Junior-Senior High School introduced a suspension room called The Slammer replacing the three day out of school suspension. Assistant Principal Ron Herdliska says the program started last year after the principal learned of it. Students stay in the room and complete daily assignments, with most viewing it as fair though some dislike it.
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Congress ends abortion funding row under Medicaid deal
After four months of dispute Congress sets conditions for abortion payments under Medicaid and approves a 0.2 billion appropriation for federal agencies. The compromise allows funding in cases where a pregnancy endangers the woman, results from rape or incest, or when two doctors certify severe health damage. House and Senate voiced continued concern but backed the plan amid budget timelines and Christmas payroll needs.
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Tax on gas-guzzlers seen as a Carter victory
President Carter gains a congressional win as energy tax negotiators approve a tax on fuel-wasting cars. If final accord holds, up to $550 extra for 1985 model cars and up to $3,850 for 1986 models. Debates continue over natural gas pricing and crude oil taxes in lingering energy talks.
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Maryland and Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers Roundup
Maryland draws for the weekly Super 50 Cent and 17 dollar lotteries show three digit 27 two digit 12 with bonus 2 and 4. The Numbers Game daily lottery in Maryland yields 2. In Pennsylvania Baker's Dozen lottery the three digit 27 and 5 are reported. Pittsburgh and media reports note a daily number 41.
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