Dim Energy Outlook as Coal Strike Strains Potomac Edison
United Mine Workers reject a proposed contract prompting fears the coal strike will extend into March. Potomac Edison faces higher oil-fired generation costs and seeks to pass fuel costs to consumers via a temporary SCC approved fuel adjustment clause while awaiting action on emergency and permanent rate requests.
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Potomac Edison
State Corporation Commission
Coal Strike Persists as UMW Divides Over Pact
Coal stockpiles dwindle and the United Mine Workers face divisions as the 70 day nationwide strike continues. The UMW bargaining council voted 30 to 6 against a tentative pact, delaying end of the strike and forcing renewed negotiations amid emergency wartime preparations in several hard-hit states. President of the UMW commented on CBS Morning News.
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Washington
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Canton
Ohio
Arnold Miller
Griffin to Run Again for Michigan Senate seat
Detroit report says Sen. Robert P. Griffin R Michigan will seek re election. The minority whip in the Senate announced at a Traverse City news conference that he had changed his mind after earlier plans to retire. The filing confirms Griffin’s continued stance amid political turmoil over the seat and national energy strike developments.
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Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Griffin
Senate
House of Representatives
Traverse City
Snow Forecast Brings Five Inch Accumulation Tonight
A winter storm warning is in effect for late today through tonight with expected accumulation of three to five inches. Heavy rainfall earlier has raised the water table to normal or above, reducing rationing concerns as snow and sleet mix likely before tapering by midday tomorrow.
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Mich
Ron Harvey
Star
Wrnter
the Weather Service
Weather Service
Washington
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Begin signals openness to US mediation in Middle East
Prime Minister Menachem Begin thanked the United States for mediation and rejected claims of a strained alliance after harsh criticism of Israeli policy. He welcomed Alfred Atherton’s upcoming shuttle diplomacy while Israeli officials rejected a Palestinian homeland on the West Bank.
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Atherton
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Jordan
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Clarke County shocks Northwestern District in basketball upset
Clarke County delivers a surprising upset Saturday night in the Northwestern District. Details and photos appear in the sports section.
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Clarke County
Abby
Ise Ee
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