Canadian announcer in Simcoe Day event horse incident
Joe Cote, an Out of control Canadian Broadcasting Co. announcer dressed as Toronto founder Gov. Simcoe, tries to restrain his boltinga horse during a picnic event in Toronto. The horse strikes an unidentified woman who, based on witnesses, appeared unhurt. The incident occurred Monday during the celebration.
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Reagan launches anti drug battle
President Reagan unveiled a six point plan to purge schools and workplaces of illicit drugs and urged corporate America to expand drug testing. He stressed a nationwide crusade combining mandatory and voluntary measures to cut demand. Nancy Reagan was praised for leading a child anti drug effort as part of the administration's push.
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Reagan’s six point plan to curb drug use announced
Reagan unveiled goals to reduce drug use including drug free workplaces for federal staff and schools from grade school to university. The plan calls for enforcement near schools, public protection, stronger international cooperation, tougher punishment for dealers, and expanded public awareness with Nancy Reagan’s prevention program.
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City officials back president’s campaign on drug education
Bluefield officials weighed drug testing and education as tools to curb abuse. Police chief Dent said testing is personal but could work if universal. recreation head Sims urged broad measures, while MADD's Paine favored early education. A November MADD talk will advise parents on talking to children about drugs.
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Tuesday Partly Cloudy Weather Outlook
The forecast notes a partly cloudy Tuesday night with a low around 60 degrees. No precipitation is expected and skies may clear after evening clouds. Calm winds and mild humidity wrap the forecast for local residents.
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USFL Owners Suspend Play Through 1986
United States Football League owners voted to suspend play until 1987, coming days after a federal jury awarded the NFL $3 in a $1.69 billion antitrust suit ruling against the NFL. The decision leaves the league in limbo as legal and financial pressures mount.
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Princeton picks new city manager Christie
Gary F. Christie, 33, of Lynchburg Virginia, chosen by Princeton to become city manager. The city council unanimously approved a $27 000 annual salary and set Aug 18 as start date. Christie, a Princeton High School alumnus, is a 1971 graduate with degrees from Hampden Sydney College and George Washington University. He succeeds Jim Juhl, who resigned effective July 18. Christie was among 34 applicants and was in town earlier Monday.
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Moore touts plan to create 650 state jobs in three cities
Governor Arch Moore announced an optimistic plan claiming 650 new jobs in Bluefield Fairmont and Benwood through negotiations with unnamed firms. He asserted a long range industrial plan is being developed and touted a goal of 1 billion dollars in new investment by year end.
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Agency Aides Cut Health Office Network Sparks Protests
Protests erupted in New York and elsewhere as the federal health agency NIOSH announced the closing of seven of its ten regional offices. Labor unions and Rep. Major Owens condemned the move as an attack on organized labor, though a NIOSH official said consolidating offices will not reduce services.
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Steel work stoppage cuts coal railroad shipments
Norfolk Southern confirms reduced coal shipments amid a four day nationwide steelworkers strike affecting USX Corp and US Steel Mining. Don Piedmont notes business decrease but would not disclose monetary losses as coal transport to USX plants runs below average due to a slow market.
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