Wholesale Food Prices Drop in July
Wholesale food prices fell 0.3 percent in July, first drop in 10 months, while overall wholesale prices rose 0.5 percent, the smallest gain in five months. Officials expect slower retail food price increases, though declines are not guaranteed, with beef and pork showing some relief and other products rising.
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Carter Job Rating Slips Like Nixon Era Levels
An AP NBC poll shows about half of Americans oppose Carter's 1980 reelection bid, with four in ten supporting. The president's overall job rating sits at historic lows while public trust nudges upward, and over a third of 1976 Carter voters oppose another run.
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Carter faces steady opposition in renewed 1980 bid poll
An AP-NBC News poll shows 50 percent oppose Carter running for re election in 1980 while 38 percent support it. Independent voters tilt 53 percent against, Democrats split 50 50 on Carter, and Republicans 66 percent oppose. Carter’s job rating stands at 26 percent good or excellent with 73 percent fair or poor.
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Final Airport Study Leaves Jet Expansion Door Closed
Baldwin Gregg final version of a 10 county air study says jet service in the region is not feasible and commuter flights are preferred. Minor edits adjust cost estimates for Mercer County Airport expansion while charging no change to the study’s core conclusion drawing criticism from local groups. The FAA funded most of the nearly $90,000 work, with final payment about $20,000 possible, and Mercer County Airport Authority weighing next steps at its meeting.
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Richlands election set for Sept 5 after voided May vote
A three judge panel in Tatwell County Circuit Court voided Richlands Va May 2 town council election and ordered a new vote for Sept 5. The mayoral election was upheld. Henry Roberts remains mayor. The court ruled voters faced name alignment confusion in council races, will recount the same nine May 2 candidates, and barred May 2 absentee ballots while allowing new absentee voting for the September election. The town must pay for the new election and most court costs.
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Chambers
Nuckolls Murder Conviction Upheld by Circuit Court
Lucille S. Nuckolls, 52, loses motions to overturn the July 15 murder verdict for the shooting of her husband Robert Eugene Gene Nuckolls, 54, at their Princeton home on October 1, 1977. She remains jailed in Mercer County awaiting further appeal with attorney Robert Holroyd planning a state court challenge.
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Moore Visits Bramwell in Mercer County Campaign Swing
Veteran West Virginia figure Arch A. Moore, former governor and U S Senate hopeful, stopped at Bramwell Street Fair in a Mercer County swing. He greeted spectators at 6 p m and stayed for Bill Smith’s magic show, noting he plans two counties daily and will delay hard issue talking until October.
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Bramwell
Inside today Holocaust leads Emmy nominations list
The article notes that Inside today Holocaust received the most Emmy nominations of any television show. It references coverage across pages 12.
Billy Martin Reggie Jackson feud flares up again
Ex-manager Billy Martin refuses to retract his claim that Reggie Jackson is a born liar. The article notes the ongoing feud between the two baseball figures, highlighting a heated exchange and persistent controversy surrounding their relationship.
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