29 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1986
Page
1
The 27 year rivalry between Bluefield and Graham resumes tonight at Mitchell Stadium at 7 30 p m with emphasis on sportsmanship. Glynn Carlock Glen head coach urges mutual respect and student enjoyment of football amid heated local passion.
Temperature drops Thursday interrupts warm spell as Accu Weather predicts an overnight low of 45. Forecasters expect a weekend climb to 70s and Labor Day highs around 80 with a low near 59. Weather statistician Tim Kish notes August record lows at Mercer County Airport and downtown readings.
Reagan administration officials said the United States would stay within the 1979 strategic arms treaty limits until a possible Reagan Gorbachev summit. Delays in Air Force cruise missile deployment on bombers keep the 131st bomber from arming, avoiding an immediate treaty breach but risking political risk if plans change.
Bluefield and Mercer County officials remain unsure about the name of an out-of-state manufacturer touted by Gov. Arch Moore as potential for 100 jobs. Local leaders say the governor and his office are keeping details secret while Moore travels and negotiations continue.
Accu Weather reports for Friday expect sun to partly cloudy and cool conditions with a daytime high around 68 degrees. Tonight remains mainly clear with an overnight low near 45 degrees. Weather A-6
Editorial notes fire deaths fell in West Virginia while national home fire fatalities rose nearly 20 percent. The Mercer County school system is praised yet urged to improve with several concrete suggestions.
The United States expects to spend a record 4,263 dollars per student this fall, up 212 dollars from last year. Enrollment will total 57.42 million, with total school expenditures at 278.8 billion dollars, reflecting an 5.8 percent rise as inflation eases.
A brief financial note compares charges of 2.9 percent to 11 percent. It outlines how the lower rate affects total fees and customer costs under similar transactions, highlighting potential savings and implications for plan choices.
General Motors financing offers 36 month loans at 2.9 percent to clear a one million car stockpile of 1986 models. Dealers in Bluefield and Tazewell Virginia report strong early demand with dozens of calls and large showroom traffic. Cole Chevrolet, Ramey Chevrolet, and A T Pontiac note excellent response and expect brisk sales ahead.
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