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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1985
Page
1
Over the Thanksgiving weekend the film Rocky IV became the largest nonsummer opening in history. The feature highlights box office momentum and historic tailwinds, with analysts noting the film drew audiences across major markets during a holiday window.
The forecast calls for increasing clouds today with highs of 35 to 45 and lows of 25 to 35. A mix of rain and snow remains possible Thursday with similar high temperatures. Cold air moves back Friday into the weekend with temperatures dropping to the mid 20s or teens.
The Community Christmas Tree Fund has surpassed the $1,001 mark toward a $12,000 goal. As of Tuesday, $555 more was raised, with donations from area residents, businesses, and organizations including memorial gifts and church contributions. Contact The Bluefield Daily Telegraph to donate.
The Commerce Department reports a 0.3 percent October rise in the Index of Leading Indicators, the weakest in four months, signaling sluggish growth into 1986. Analysts caution no rapid rebound while housing sales fall 5.5 percent in October, marking a third straight monthly drop.
The University of Virginia Tayloe Murphy Institute reports Virginia’s gross state product rose 9.4 percent in 1984 to 87 billion, beating the 8.3 percent national rise. Growth stems from Washington metro strength, economic diversity, and favorable location, with manufacturing still a major share.
The West Virginia Lottery sent 25 million tickets from Norcross Georgia to Charleston offices after a 480 mile two day trip. Lottery Director Ralph Peters and Nancy Hill met the sealed truck at the Virginia state line with a police escort. Retail licensing for 2000 outlets will begin after December 13 with sales starting soon.
Beatrice Gregory filed a warrant on November 16 accusing Michael Allen Roark of firing on the family in a car and at their home in Pisgah. He was not served the felony warrant until after he fatally shot a 3-year-old boy and wounded the parents, authorities said. Roark was arraigned in juvenile and domestic relations court on a first degree murder charge.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a Democratic version of President Reagan's tax overhaul but will need the president's active support to become law. Chairman Dan Rostenkowski urged swift presidential backing, while GOP leaders expect a qualified endorsement after Treasury and CEA reports. Reagan awaits the impact studies before deciding.
Temperatures across two Bluefields fell to near record lows with a 13 degree morning, six shy of the 1966 record. National Weather Service forecaster Howard Moneypenny warns of hazardous driving as rain and light snow mix midweek, with highs in the 40s and nights below freezing. The Midwest snowstorm has caused dozens of deaths while the Northwest and Northwest coast report ongoing storm impacts.
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