Stocks Close Lower Amid Profit Taking In Monday Trade
New York stocks fell as profits-taking trimmed prior gains. Dow closed down 3.38 at 885.05 while S P 400 dipped 0.49 to 114.46 and S&P 500 slid 0.37 to 104.84. Blue chips including IBM Du Pont and Eastman Kodak retreated, Boeing fell 3, Tropicana Foods bid moved after court action, and Amex and Nasdaq posts mixed results.
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New York Stock Exchange
Standard & Poor
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IBM
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
Films and festivals highlight Princeton events this week
Three children's films play at Princeton Public Library with showings at 10:15 and 2:15 featuring The Mole and T.V. Beep Beep and Aesop Tales. Lifesaving classes run Aug 14 to 25 at Princeton City Pool 6 to 7 pm priced 15 dollars by calling 425 6025. Walt Disney cartoons shown Saturday at 11:30 to noon at Bluefield Municipal Auditorium for kids. The sixth John Henry Folk Festival returns to Peace Springs flea market grounds with music blues crafts and foods, plus a railroad spike driving contest Sept 3 with winner appearing at the B&O Museum in Baltimore. Evening concerts sun 8 pm mon 6 pm. Tickets 3 per day or 5 for weekend with family group and senior discounts. Camping available. Information by John Henry Folk Festival P O Box 135 Princeton WV 24740 or 304 487 1148.
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Recreation Department
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Princeton Weekend Court Actions Include Assault Bonds
I NeTeT Sieh Mt ofola of Princeton was released on a $60 bond on a charge of assault during the weekend magistrate's court headed by Magistrate Dave Pedneau. Gary Courtney was charged with assault and released on bond, pending trial on a future date. Complaining witness was Jean Lilly, also of Princeton. Three men pled guilty to public intoxication and were sentenced to three days in Mercer County Jail: Earl Sampson of Maben Archie Tate of Princeton and Billy J. Mills of St. Petersburg, Florida. Robert W. Pritt of Athens was released on $75 bond pending trial on DWI. Four men forfeited a $30 bond for failing to appear for public intoxication charges: William D. Piles of Garden City New Jersey Randy Boothe of Sarasota Florida Paul Thompson of Princeton and William G. Goebel of Athens.
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Robert W. Pritt
Athens
William D. Piles
Garden City
N. J
Randy Boothe
Sarasota
Paul Thompson
Princeton
William G. Goebel
Dear Dr Graham on whether sister is truly Christian
A pastor explains that only God can judge if her sister is born again. True faith includes evidence of a changed life and active obedience. The letter urges prayer, personal surrender to Christ, Bible study, church involvement, and living as a Christ follower to influence others.
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Jesus Christ
Community church events and revival notices in Bluefield area
A listing of local religious events includes a carry-in picnic at First Church of God with missionaries from Brazil and Mexico, cottage prayer band at Davidson Street, a Full Gospel Businessmen gathering in Princeton with Jim Mallas, a Louisville Youth Choir concert at Cumberland Heights, revival at Square Street Pentecostal Holiness, the Flat Top Missionary Baptist Association executive meeting in Keystone, and Bluefield Community Center vesper services with Evangelist Barbara Clark plus scripture readings and hymns.
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First Church OF God
Fincastle Lane
Bluefield
Tom and
Jean McCracken
Brazil
Warren Kinion
Mexico
John P. Bush
Zion Penetecostal
Ed Justice
Davidson St
Lilly Johnson
C.E. Moore Jr
New Discovery
Highview Baptist Church
Louisville
Cumberland Heights Baptist Church
Penetecostal Holiness Church
Square Street
Perry Gross
Joppa
Ed Hill
Flat Top Missionary Baptist Association
Mount Chapel Baptist Church
Keystone
Barbara Clark
Bluefield Community Center
Clark
Zelma Brown
King
James Coles
Amazing Grace
Showers forecast across New England Florida and Gulf Coast
The National Weather Service projects showers for parts of New England and Florida with a rain line stretching from Virginia to the Gulf Coast and another band moving into the Great Lakes region. The satellite image shows frontal rain and thunder clouds from the Gulf to the Great Lakes. Crosby Stills and Nash plan a Huntington Civic Center concert at 8 p.m. continuing their return after six years apart featuring songs from a new album and classic 1960s hits.
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Florida
National Weather Service
Virginia
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Huntington Civic Center
Agendary
Chancellor's Guard Speaker Addresses Princeton Old Guard
Chancellor Gerald R. Chancellor of the Good News Mission at Mercer County Jail spoke to the Princeton Old Guard in the First United Methodist Church about prisoners returning to society. He stressed citizen responsibility as 98 percent of inmates will reenter the streets. A memorial service was held for Fred W. Belcher. Visiting committee member Clarence Taylor reported hospital patients Cecil Burgess and Doc Conner, and James P. McPherson’s return home. Ill at home: Sam Day and others. Sixty two members and 11 visitors attended, chaired by Director Andy Faulkner.
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Good News
Mercer County
Princeton Old Guard
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Clarence Taylor
Cecil Burgess
Doc Conner
Princeton Community Hospital
James P. McPherson
Sam Day
Cecil Garret
Clarren Mills
Boyd Green
Harry Hall
J. W. Reed
B. C Conner
Dorsey Bailey
FE. C. White
Carl Brewster
E. O Ables
John Hunley
E. W Wysong
William G. Day
Eula Mo
Flooded Texas hill country weary as Bess nears coast
Nationwide weather map shows continued flooding in south western Texas with Upper Rio Grande still high and central Texas flood recovery underway after at least 26 deaths and five missing. Tropical storm Bess nears the Mexican coast while showers stretch from New England to the Ohio Valley and Gulf Coast.
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Associated Press
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Bess
Mexican
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Ohio Valley
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Carolinas
Virginia
Maryland Mountains
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Vepco rate hearing set with no night sessions
The Virginia State Corporation Commission will not hold night hearings on Virginia Electric Power Co.’s 246 million rate increase. Hearings outside Richmond are Sept. 5 in Chesapeake and Williamsburg and Sept. 6 in Fairfax, with Sept. 7 back in Richmond. Gov. Dalton urged on night sessions, but the commission declined citing human endurance and staff limits. Meanwhile SBA disaster loans offered to storm victims in designated Virginia areas with Aug. 14 deadline for new applicants. Over 1,000 applicants seek more than 7 million in repairs through July 30.
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Small Business Administration
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Hampton
Norfolk
Roanoke
Salem
Franklin
Gloucester
Halifax
Isle of Wight
Middlesex
Northumberland
York
State Corporation Commission
Virginia Electric Power Co
John Dalton
Preston C. Shannon
Dalton
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Williamsburg
Fairfax
SCC
Shannon
Vepco
Richmond City Manager refuses black majority request to resign
Richmond City Manager William J. Leidinger, in office since 1972, refuses a request by Mayor Henry L. Marsh III and the black majority on the City Council to resign within 60 to 90 days. Leidinger cites no reason and says he will resign only for another job on his own schedule. The pledge marks the first racial split on the nine member council, with dissatisfaction among some Black members lingering.
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Richmond
William J. Leidinger
Leidinger
Henry L. Marsh III
Marsh
Mumble Mouth Sermon on Enunciation Appeals to Clarity
A speaker criticizes callers who mumble during long distance calls, urging clear speech to speed connections and reduce billing errors. The voice laments miscommunications and defends call accuracy, ending with a rebuke to those who insult intelligence.
184 Pints Blood Collected At Bland Street Church
A bloodmobile visit to Bland Street United Methodist Church yielded 184 units, a new record, with 15 deferred. August quota was 167. Six donors reached gallon milestones, including Miller, Gibson, and Franklin at one gallon each, and Douglas, Mahood, and Sister Phalen at two gallons. National Electric Coil sent 18 employees. 14 first time donors attended. Bluefield Kiwanis members and helpers listed, with supplies by several sponsors. Next bloodmobile is Sept 5 at the Bland Street church.
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Bland Street United Methodist Church
Thomas J. Miller
Carl T. Gibson
Jess Z. Franklin
Eddie Douglas
Mable Alice Mahood
Anne Phalen
National Electric Coil Company
Bluefield Kiwanians
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Gis General Telephone
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Carol Shockey
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Jeff Godwin
Greg Gearhart
Eddie Litton
Steve Mullins
Chris Hopkins
Bud Meyer
Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
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